Category Archives: Europe

Earth-system governance

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

Reblogged from Wandering Gaia: London: A group of scientists is calling for a fundamental overhaul in the way international environmental issues are decided, including reforming the UN bodies and decision-making processes to make them fairer and more effective at providing … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name? The Kony 2012 Debate Continues

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

“Treating awareness as a goal in and of itself risks compassion fatigue — most people only have so much time and energy to devote to far-away causes — and ultimately squanders political momentum that could be used to push for … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Gnocchi

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

Every girl has some long-lost love she dreams about when alone at night. Mine is Italian. Rich. Firm on the outside, but soft on the inside. Complex. Best when draped in something buttery. And oh yeah, his name is Gnocchi. … Continue reading →

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Sensational Restaurant Sensing

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

So, really, what’s the deal with Michelin stars? At the risk of sounding snobbish, I’ve eaten at a few Michelin starred restaurants, both in the U.S. and abroad, and I generally find them stuffy, pretentious, and above all, overpriced. (For … Continue reading →

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Chic Paris on an Artful Budget

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

When we visited Paris in December of 2007, the Euro was at an all-time high and the dollar was, well, sluggish. I know that now things have changed (and thankfully the $ is on the rise), but that still doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Lounging on Lago di Maggiore

Posted on July 14, 2010 by

If you, fellow chic adventurer, like me, hate crowds, then look no farther than the small bathing beaches along Lake Maggiore for some peace and quiet. On a recent trip, I was fortunate enough to find this little spaggio with … Continue reading →

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Secret—Shhhh—Haven on the Shores of Lake Como

Posted on July 14, 2010 by

So if you’ve been to Northern Italy, then you’ve probably heard of George Clooney’s favorite haunt, Il Gatto Nero (and if you haven’t been to Northern Italy, then surely you’ve heard of George Clooney? – if not, check out this … Continue reading →

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Tranquility is the Trend in Zermatt

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

  The Omnia, in Zermatt, Switzerland, is right on trend in its efforts to both be one with the local environment and scenery and its stand-out architecture. And despite the fact that Zermatt as a whole is incredibly overpriced (we … Continue reading →

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