Archive for the ‘Ind. Est.’ Category

Starbucks, Cannes, France

Life had been busy with work, so vacation was pretty much out of the question for most of 2016. Nevertheless, vacation is a must in everyone’s life, so we balanced the work life relationship by taking three days off for a trip. But instead of driving a few hours away or hopping on a short […]

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Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA USA

Our first relaxing Saturday afternoon in Pasadena together in months… and we were bored. Our lives are constantly moving and sitting around the apartment all day just doesn’t appeal to us. TripAdvisor revealed the Norton Simon Museum is the #1 attraction in this area, so we threw on some clothes and made the 5 minute […]

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Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, CA USA

Yes, I would love a tour of Disney Studios. A kind offer from someone I was just introduced to; we had a longstanding mutual friend, and the invite came quickly after introduction… the studios were only fifteen minutes from our new apartment in Pasadena, a destination I drove by on the highway often during commutes, so […]

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Summer Shack, Boston, MA USA

Crabmeat Club Sandwich was all it read. We came to Summer Shack for their incredible wood grilled lobsters; these deliciously cooked crustaceans are definitely the highlight of this restaurant chain. But how could I say no when Rachel pointed out the descriptionless crabmeat club sandwich? I simply couldn’t, and not knowing what lay in store […]

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The Nosh of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles CA USA

I met my aunt at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Wilshire (not to be confused with all of the other Beverly Hotels on Wilshire). A few minutes late, she had already asked the concierge where we could get a good club sandwich locally. The Nosh of Beverly Hills they suggested. And so we were off, […]

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Mocca, Cannes France

Turning 30. A bittersweet event? Unhappiness lingered in this joyful moment. Sure, I’m known for celebrating birthday “weeks,” but this being the actual day, I wanted nothing but a smile on my face. I looked around and realized: this is a very achievable undertaking. No matter what Seinfeld says, happy birthdays, even when you become […]

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