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A WINTER RETURNS TO PRAGUE AFTER STUDYING THERE FOR 10 YEARS A WINTER RETURNS TO PRAGUE AFTER STUDYING THERE FOR 10 YEARS My recollections begin with the leaves. At my feet, like my limbs, they were gold spades, hopping cautiously over the cobblestones until I got close to the red …

THE HISTORIC NY TALE OF GIUSEPPE ‘JOE MOZZ’ BADALAMENTI, THE MOZZARELLA MAKER THE HISTORIC NY TALE OF GIUSEPPE ‘JOE MOZZ’ BADALAMENTI, THE MOZZARELLA MAKER On most days, Giuseppe “Joe Mozz” Badalamenti ignores mounds of fresh mozzarella as he dips them into a warm water bath to make breads, ciliegine (balls …

EXPLORING BEAUTY OF WEST VIRGINIA EXPLORING BEAUTY OF WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia has earned the moniker “The Mountain State” with good reason. Being the only state totally contained within the Appalachian Mountain range, it is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a multitude of river systems, excellent rock climbing, ski …

WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT SAN ANTONIO WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT SAN ANTONIO Since its crucial part in the creation of the Texas Republic, San Antonio has always been a popular destination for history enthusiasts. (Do you recall the Alamo?) This metropolis is embracing the new these days as well. A …

HOW TO HONOR AND PROMOTE BLACK ENTERPRISES AND CULTURE IN HARLEM HOW TO HONOR AND PROMOTE BLACK ENTERPRISES AND CULTURE IN HARLEM When asked where she brings visitors from out of town in New York City, writer and activist Tenicka Boyd responds, “If you’re visiting me, then you probably like …

THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT NYC SUPERPOWER THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT NYC SUPERPOWER Tenicka Boyd, like a lot of people who relocate to New York, was drawn to the city by the idea of what may be possible. After turning her career around and going from executive at a …

4 REASONS TO VISIT THE WHARF 4 REASONS TO VISIT THE WHARF Despite being the country’s capital, the city is becoming more and more of a destination for culture thanks to The Wharf and the Southwest district. The waterfront location is a cultural hub for music, history, and the arts …

BEST FOODS IN D.C.’s NOMA NEIGHBORHOOD BEST FOODS IN D.C.’s NOMA NEIGHBORHOOD (short for “north of Massachusetts Avenue”) is a vibrant neighborhood full with innovative restaurants that is sure to please your palette, whether you’re the kind that makes restaurant reservations in advance or you just want to have a …

6 BEST LUXURY HOTELS IN LOS ANGELES 6 BEST LUXURY HOTELS IN LOS ANGELES There have always been fantastic hotels in Los Angeles (hello, Chateau Marmont, Hotel Bel Air, Terranea, etc.), but in recent years, the city has improved. Recent years have seen the emergence of fresh and intriguing possibilities …

11 BEST LUXURY HOTELS IN DUBAI 11 BEST LUXURY HOTELS IN DUBAI In Dubai, there are over 700 hotels and 130,000 rooms, so choosing where to stay can be difficult. And that’s not all—Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab and Atlantis the Royal are just around the corner. The city is home …