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Mandarin Oriental Paris

Yes, there are a gazillion hotels in Paris that are more than suitable to rest your head. But for some reason, the Mandarin Oriental Paris makes it onto the regular rotation. Maybe it’s the location. Or the service. Or it could be the rooms. This is the review. Atmosphere I love arriving at the Mandarin Oriental in Paris as it feels like a second home. Some people want a sense of a destination when they stay at a hotel. At…

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Celebrity

Celebs Who Live in Paris

You may be surprised to know this, but there are few A-List Celebrities who call Paris home. However, when those few include two Oscar winners and a multi-hyphenate talent, it’s clearly the quality and not the quantity. The Celeb: Salma Hayek The Hangout: Chez L’Ami Louis Married to the son of one of the richest men in the world, who has become very rich himself, Salma Hayek is no stranger to luxury living. Of course, the billionaires own properties across…

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Celebrity Travel

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in NYC

Some people, no matter how much money they have, don’t know how to live. That’s not the case with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in NYC. They’re not just at the coolest restaurants, but at the insider places where real New Yorkers dine. When this dynamic duo is in town, these are the favorite restaurants of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in NYC. Sant Ambroeus in the West Village The Cuisine: Italian Of the favorite restaurants of Jeff Bezos and…

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Travel Buzz

Francis Mallmann in the Hamptons

Iconic Chef Francis Mallmann is in the Hamptons this summer, and he’s teaming up with Il Buco al Mare. Francis Mallmann is the king of the Argentine barbecue. Whether you’re in his restaurant in Mendoza or at the Chateau La Coste in Provence, Francis Mallmann takes food to a Michelin-level on the grill. When Chef Mallmann is in the Hamptons, his kitchen will be Il Buco’s wood burning oven. Chef Mallmann is on hand to celebrate Il Buco’s 30th anniversary…

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Celebrity Travel

The Ambani Honeymoon

After you host (by some reports) a half-billion-dollar wedding, the post-wedding life could be pretty anti-climactic. Like, the natural question is, where do you go from there? Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant had one of the most expensive weddings in the world. There were 2,000-ish guests. Jewels like no one has ever seen in public. Heck, there were Kardashians in the house. But now that the dust is settling, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are just like any other 29-year-olds…

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Home Design

The Best Martini Glasses: Dukes Bar

What You Need in Your Home Bar: Martini Glass from Dukes Bar in London The James Bond Connection Dukes Bar is an institution in London, and is credited for making the martini famous. We would say they have at least inspired the most famous martini of all. Ian Fleming, the author of James Bond was a regular at Dukes. It’s said that his famous line about James Bond’s “shaken, not stirred” martini, comes from Dukes. Whatever the case, the London…

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Style

The Gua Sha Hair Brush

This isn’t just another TikTok fad, or just a pretty hair brush. This is a unique Gua Sha hair brush that has a whole host of superhero benefits. Everything from better circulation and hair regrowth to helping with postpartum depression. That, and it feels like a surreal massage for your scalp – which applies to everyone. Crafted by Artisans Each Gua Sha brush is handmade by Taiwanese artisans, who are a team of traditional hairbrush makers. It’s legit, but their…

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Beauty & Wellness

The Ancient Art of Gua Sha

Gua Sha recently gained mainstream popularity, with everyone from Kaia Gerber to fitness influencer Melissa Wood getting on board. However Gua Sha is not new at all. In fact, Gua Sha might just be one of the oldest wellness techniques in medical history. The practice dates back to the Paleolithic Era, and likely with roots in the Ming Dynasty. The word in Chinese literally means “scraping”, but we would say that it’s more of a massage as you’re not breaking…

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Hotel Reviews

Janu Tokyo

Aman is known for the peace and often solitude in their hotels which started in remote parts of the world. Over the past three decades, Aman’s serene, minimalist and modern design have created a cult of Aman Junkies. Where’s there’s an Aman, as a Junkie myself, I will go. I’ve been to 17 of the 35 hotels around the world, and every experience is unique yet exquisite and peaceful. But as the market has evolved since Aman entered in 1988,…

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New York City

Domodomo NYC

I’ve been in search of good sushi in New York that’s not a $1,000 omakase. Not that I’m opposed to a mind-blowing meal, but we all need that everyday sushi fix. My latest obsession is temaki, ever since Nami Nori opened. Temaki, if you’ve never had it, is the Japanese version of tacos. Your seaweed is served open-faced like a taco, and filled with rice and fish. It’s not like I think that Nami Nori is a classic version of…

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