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Mila Grgas

Mila Grgas has been a writer for Galavante since 2020. She is student at Fordham University studying Art History and Visual Arts with a concentration in Film and a minor in Creative Writing. Mila has been traveling from a young age often visiting family in Croatia. Favorite Destination Since seeing the Netherlands, Amsterdam has held a special place for me. Most memorable was traveling via the trolly system. I was able to see both the larger tourist sites, and visit…

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Hotel Reviews

The Hotel Bel-Air

Some places are an institution. Just by their mere existence, they deserve #respect. Welcome to LA’s Hotel Bel-Air, as close to a national treasure as it gets in the United States. This grande dame hotel is located in perhaps the prettiest part of the city. You need to power lunch here, preferably over a club sandwich. Overview A place earns the destination of institution if it’s been around since 1946. The Hotel Bel-Air is set on 12-plus gardened acres in…

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Best Of The Best, FOOD

London Restaurant Guide

Give London a break. It has great food, and its reputation for mediocrity in the culinary scene is as outdated as a 1970s avocado-colored kitchen. Here are the restaurants that need to be on your list next time you’re in town. And yes, they do serve more than fish and chips — but those are pretty good too. Thanks to the diverse cultures and people that have made this city home, London has some of the most eclectic food and…

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New York City

The Ned Opens in NYC

The Soho House for grown-ups has arrived in New York City. And we’re not being facetious either; The Ned is literally the older version of the Soho House portfolio. In lieu of 20-somethings, the Ned is more about the 30-somethings and up, with an emphasis on and up. But it’s not lacking one ounce of cool. Meet The Ned Founded by Soho House CEO Nick Jones, The Ned is a members-only, one-stop shop for lodging, socializing, working, and relaxing. While…

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Reviews

Bar Les Ambassadeurs at the Hôtel de Crillon

In honor of Paris Fashion Week, we’re going old school. As in 133 years old, when the Hôtel de Crillon first opened. Though, if we’re being technical, the building has been around since 1758. No matter, it’s more en vogue than ever, and always a good idea to grab a drink at Hôtel de Crillon’s bar. Here’s the review. Overview Rosewood’s Hôtel de Crillon’s Les Ambassadeurs is one of the classic fancy places to stop for a drink in…

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The Special

Adele in Vegas, Baby

You have to respect an artist who calls off her entire show because it’s not the perfection she knows you’re worthy of. But after a year of anticipation, Adele performs at Caesars Palace starting this November through March 2023. Like all things Adele, her Vegas residency is worth the wait — especially if you score front-row seats. The Overview You’ve probably seen Adele before, but not quite like this. The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is the stage for Adele’s welcomed…

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Celebrity Travel

Alicia Vikander

Some actors are naturally good at everything. Oscar winner Alicia Vikander just walks into a scene and it’s a good movie. Whether she’s in Tomb Raider, starring with Bradley Cooper in Burnt, or gracing a Louis Vuitton ad, she owns it. She has good taste in travel, too. Here are three spots Alicia vacations. From Spain to Italy to Brazil, Alicia travels the classics. These three iconic escapes will satisfy your travel cravings anytime of year. 1. Formentera, Spain While Alicia vacations…

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Cooking Videos, Travel show

The Best Scrambled Egg Recipe

Soft Scrambled Eggs Can an egg dish be life-changing? The answer is yes because this one is. From Gordon Ramsay himself, these soft scrambled eggs are a universal crowd pleaser, the empirical evidence of which is that every kid we’ve served it to has asked for seconds. One even went on YouTube to figure out how to make these on her own. This hands down, is one of the best scrambled egg recipes out there. Some Props: I rarely come…

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Celebrity Travel

Travel Like Rose Byrne

You loved her in Bridesmaids. She took down a frat in Neighbors. And she’s crushing it in Physical. Even if you think you don’t know her, she’s been in that one movie. And she’s brilliant. So we’ll have whatever Rose Byrne is having. Here are some top places to spot Rose on a well-deserved respite. But how to travel like Rose Byrne may take a little sleuthing. Figuring out where Rose likes to go for a break isn’t an easy…

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Destinations

On the Radar – Baku, Azerbaijan

You pride yourself on being a traveler in the know. You’ve been there in Amalfi, done that a million times in Paris. So we have an off-the-wall idea for you: Baku. As in the capital of Azerbaijan. Take in Zaha Hadid’s last architectural feat. Eat some caviar. And better yet, there’s a Four Seasons. This is what to do in Baku, and why it may just need to make your list. The City: Baku When you think of modern architecture…

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