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10 Reasons you should book a Viking River Cruise

In the 1860s, young artists such as Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Vincent Van Gogh, and Camille Pissarro rode the new train lines from Paris north to picturesque country towns and Normandy’s striking coastline. I was on the same journey, but gliding down the Seine on a Viking river cruise with my mom by my side. This mode of transportation – a Viking longship – … Continue reading 10 Reasons you should book a Viking River Cruise

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Argentine Beef takes over LA restaurants this March 2023

For those of you who have visited Argentina, you know beef is a major component of Argentine cuisine. Why is Argentinian beef so good? The many breeds of cattle introduced to Argentina thrived in the pampas, grazing happily and often, resulting in leaner, more flavorful, and nutritious beef. Whereas most American beef is grain-fed, Argentinian cattle feed on plentiful grass, resulting in more omega-3 fatty … Continue reading Argentine Beef takes over LA restaurants this March 2023

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10 Los Angeles Restaurants to Add to your 2023 Dining List 

It’s impossible to keep up with new restaurant openings in LA as it feels like every week there are countless new hotspots. Choosing a place to dine in LA often depends on where you live or where you plan to be that day.  Newcomers quickly learn that a typical dinner reservation in LA might be over an hour drive away, even if it’s less than half … Continue reading 10 Los Angeles Restaurants to Add to your 2023 Dining List 

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Palm Springs Modernism Week 2023 in Images

Modernism Week in Palm Springs really spans 11 days each year in February. The popular annual festival features hundreds of events including tours of iconic homes and the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale. Visitors can experience home and garden tours, informative speakers and films, walking and bike tours, architectural double-decker bus tours, a classic car show, fashion and hotel openings, and nightly parties. Make sure … Continue reading Palm Springs Modernism Week 2023 in Images

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Plan your trip to Florence, Italy by eating at one of these spots

Eat like a local and try one of our favorite Florentine discoveries in the City of Love first published on Travel Awaits (Feb. 2023). Pro Tip: Embrace Italian culture with Florence’s well-known bistecca alla Fiorentina, obtained from the loin of young beef or “scottona” which is a young cow that has never mated. Always served rare, the portion may be big enough for 2 to 4 … Continue reading Plan your trip to Florence, Italy by eating at one of these spots

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Get to know Israel through food

Recently, we traveled all over Israel on a culinary adventure with the Israel Ministry of Tourism. Check out some of our favorite spots all over Israel on our latest article on JohnnyJet.com (February 5, 2023). Read the full article here: 10 Unique Culinary Experiences in Israel “[If] you can open a mouth, you can open a mind,” is a quote that stuck with me from … Continue reading Get to know Israel through food

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A Santa Barbara Overnighter… or Two

Let’s face it, we cover Santa Barbara quite a bit in this space. And with good cause. Like Palm Springs to the east and San Diego to the south, it’s a welcoming destination within about 90 minutes, which is about how long it takes to clear one’s head of the daily grind. Best of all you can just hop on a train. On my latest … Continue reading A Santa Barbara Overnighter… or Two

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The Jonathan Adler x Levity Furniture Collection launches with fun prints

Ruggable’s sister furniture brand Levity has launched its first-ever designer collection with Jonathan Adler. The Jonathan Adler x Levity Collection features 17 bold prints (10 new patterns with variation) in Adler’s signature designs, combining his fun maximalist design ethos with Levity’s functional dining chairs, lounge chairs, stools, and ottomans. Scandinavian Lounge Chair The beauty of Levity’s fabric designs is that they are interchangeable and machine-washable covers that allow customers to swap them … Continue reading The Jonathan Adler x Levity Furniture Collection launches with fun prints

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LaLaScoop’s Valentine Gift Guide – Make your loved one swoon with a special surprise

Celebrate the one you love with a special gift this Valentine’s Day.  Surprise with POMP Flowers The go-to floral provider for the Rose Bowl and the Tony Awards, POMP flowers has been cultivating high-quality flowers for over 30 years on their family-owned farms in Ecuador and Columbia, with expertise in over 600 flower varieties all hand-raised and sustainably grown. Surprise your loved one, say “I Love … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s Valentine Gift Guide – Make your loved one swoon with a special surprise

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