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Galavanting to Buenos Aires and the Punta del Este

This week, we return to galavanting around the world as we prepare for New Year’s Eve. The celebrations in Buenos Aires and the Punta del Este are legendary, with the latter earning the distinction as the St. Tropez of South America. Meleena Bowers, our Galavante Special Contributor, makes us feel as if we are there, experiencing the sultry vibe and beauty of these two cities. This is a purely hedonistic galavante. BA and the Punta are where you go to…

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Founder's Note

L.A. Story

This week, we galavante onto L.A., in search of the laid-back California vibe and much needed warmer weather. We’re in a deep freeze on the East Cost, but in reading Meleena’s article, and Isabel’s L.A. It List, they had me dreaming of warm sunshine and cranking up Katie Perry’s California Gurls. As Editor of Galavante, I’m often asked for advice on where to go for New Year’s. L.A. is the perfect holiday getaway, for those who are still trying to…

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Founder's Note

Sweet Home Chicago

This week, we continue our Home for the Holidays series, where we galavante on to Sweet Home Chicago. Sharmila and I, who have known each other longer than we haven’t known each other, both were born and raised in the Midwest. It’s a city that while I live in New York, and Sharmila lives in Dubai, we still call home. As part of the holidays, we are also featuring our THANKFUL series, with a focus on the non-profits that we…

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Destinations

Portofino, Italy

Your adventure to the Italian Riviera begins as you travel through the Liguria region, one of the most scenic drives in Italy. It defies logic that a place like this exists outside of the everyday world of skyscrapers and subway trains, with each vista, twist, turn and drop-off cliff more beautiful and harrowing than the last. There is no mistaking you have entered the Italian Riviera as you drive through its picturesque towns and catch a glimpse of the sparkling…

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Events & Tastemakers

Cengiz Ozelsel, International Photographer

To tour us through Miami, we sat down with international photographer, and former New York finance refuge, Cengiz Ozelsel of Adagion. Three words Cengiz uses to describe Miami – Hot, Sexy, and Fun, are what we would use to describe him. Galavante: You have a very interesting background; where are you from? Cengiz: I’m originally from Germany, but I’ve lived, worked, and pursued my studies in Turkey, France, the U.S., Singapore, and Italy. Prior to relocating to Miami in 2009,…

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Events & Tastemakers

New York Interview with a Local

Being Home for the Holidays at Galavante from our working jet set circuit gives us time to reset and to be THANKFUL for everything and everyone in our lives. Each of us at Galavante is dedicated to improving our local and global communities. This week, we are honored to speak with the EH Foundation, started by our own extraordinary Eva Helene Foust Yazhari and her husband Hooman. Galavante: You and Hooman have taken on the enormous endeavor of ameliorating global…

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Eva Yazhari | Galavante’s European Founding Contributor.

Recipes

Mashed Potatoes Grandmama

What makes these mashed potatoes Grandmama style is the perfect imperfection of the potatoes, with strategic lumps and skin left, which makes this recipe interesting. Also, skip the Yukons and go for the old-fashioned russet, just like Grandmama did. Here is how to prepare this mouth-watering dish. Serves 6-8 Ingredients 5 large russet potatoes 1 ½ sticks of butter Approximately 4 cups of skim or 2% milk ½ cup heavy cream or half and half Table salt Fleur de…

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FOOD

Galavante Thanksgiving Favorites

Whether you are the Griswalds or the Rockwells, Thanksgiving with family and friends is a time of the year to appreciate all that you have. And if you are reading this, there is a very high probability that you have something to be very thankful for in your life. At Galavante, we are thankful for this first year of being able to pursue our passions of travel, writing and entertaining our members. Above all, we are grateful for you, and…

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Founder's Note

Welcome

We would like to invite you to the beta launch of Galavante, the website resource for the Working Jet Set Traveler. Our weekly Wednesday emails will feature a destination from around the world, with ideas on where to stay, eat, shop and of course galavante to enjoy your business or leisure trip.   At Galavante, we’re smart about our money, and look to maximize every experience. We like to be pampered at high-end hotels, but we also like to take advantage…

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Recipes

Raisin and Toasted Pine Nut Couscous Recipe

Theme: Dead Sea Cuisine As we approach the holidays and the weeks of indulgence ahead, we prepare by taking care of ourselves. Inspired by the Dead Sea—the ultimate natural spa—we focus on activities like exercise, yoga, paying special attention to our skin and eating healthy to prepare us for the upcoming holiday party circuit. By the time we get to Thanksgiving, we are five pounds lighter and don’t think twice about partaking in the festivities. Our interview with Mzia Shiman,…

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