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The Ultimate Beaver Creek Weekend Guide for Food Lovers

While Denver boasts a wealth of attractions, the mountains are always calling, and summer and fall are no exceptions. The Rockies burst to life with lush greenery and wildflowers in the summer, later transforming into a golden wonderland as the trees change in the fall, making for a picture-perfect escape from the city’s hustle. Although […]

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36 Hours of Dining in Barcelona: Every Place I Ate and Drank

It was a fleeting 36 hours in Barcelona, Spain, but I packed in as much eating and drinking as possible. Here’s a rundown of the restaurants and bars that made it into my dining schedule, and the pros and cons of each. Save for your next trip to Catalonia, or share with a friend who’s […]

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A Visit to the Alhambra: Top Mistakes to Avoid and What to Expect on a Night Visit

Of all the places I visited in Spain this summer, when my mind starts to wander, it often drifts back to the Alhambra. Perched on a hill overlooking Granada, the Sierra Nevada peaks rising behind it, this historic palace and fortress is a masterpiece of Moorish architecture — and I cannot overstate how awe-inspiring it […]

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Ultimate Denver Weekend Guide for Foodies

UPDATED: 19 October 2025 Denver, Colorado is an awesome place for a weekend getaway in the western United States. With a lively and growing restaurant and arts scene that has exploded in the last few years, even people who have visited Denver before will find there are so many new things to see and do in […]

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Ultimate UNIQLO Size Comparison: Japan vs. US

UPDATED with new 2025 sizing! As a petite Asian American woman living in the United States I am always struggling to find clothing that fits straight off the rack. Granted there are a number of retailers in the US that do offer petite sizing, but even then the cut and styles never seem to be […]