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by Meg Nesterov (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
Feb 2nd, 2011 at 4:00PM: The 83rd annual Academy Awards are coming up in a few weeks and the Oscars race is on. This year's nominations contained few surprises, with many nods for Brit period piece The King's Speech, Facebook biopic The Social Network, and headtrip Inception. While 2010's ultimate travel blockbuster Eat, Pray, Love failed to made the cut, there's still plenty to inspire wanderlust among the Best Picture ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
May 22nd, 2010 at 8:00AM: You may not have that look that Hollywood craves, but you still want to get close to the action, right? You want to touch the greatness that comes with being splashed across screens from coast to coast. Thanks to the latest concept from luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent, you don't need talent. The latest "cinema-cation" packages send you to the locations where some of the hottest movies ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Apr 12th, 2009 at 9:00AM: The greeting you'll receive at the Hotel Hivernage is pure charm, but it requires patience. Instead of tapping your toe at the front desk while the guy in front of you spills his life story, you'll be invited to sit in the lobby while you complete your check-in forms. The staff is not in a rush, so set aside your New York-sculpted expectations. This first taste will set the tone for your stay: ...
by Josh Lew (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Dec 31st, 2008 at 2:00PM: Bras with flashing lights, transparent g-strings, underwear that is made from little more than fake butterflies and plastic flower petals. No, it is not the dressing room of a Las Vegas gentleman's club, it's a shop in a Damascus souk. BBC correspondent Martin Asser recently uncovered some unexpected retail spaces in the Syrian capital. It turns out that, despite the penchant for ...
by Josh Lew (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Nov 12th, 2008 at 12:30PM: Bombings in public spaces are fewer than before in Baghdad, but still not uncommon. However, the threat doesn't seem to be stopping local residents from shopping at the city's markets. Vendors at these retail meccas are staying open later and stocking more goods in their market stalls than before. The city's central market district could be considered "bustling" for the first time in a long time. ...