‘Tis the season for finding a dark, cozy bar in New York, sipping a mulled wine or hot cocktail, and simply finding a way to stay warm in one of the most frigid cities in the US. New York is full of watering holes, but some provide for a warmer respite during those dreaded winter …
I grew up in Upstate New York, and as a child, I resented the area. Why would my parents choose such a desolate, cold area to raise their kids in? Well, after years of resentment, I finally have a great appreciation for the beauty that is Upstate New York. Would I ever move back? Nope, …
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For anyone who loves Christmas as much as I do, Rovaniemi, Finland is an absolute MUST. Never heard of it? Do a quick Google; the first thing the internet will tell you about this gem of a city is it’s Santa Claus’s official hometown! The easiest way to get into Finland is through the capital, …
Finland is not exactly known for its delectable cuisine. In fact, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Bersculoni complained that “The Finns don’t even know what Parma ham is,” and in July 2005 French President Jacques Chirac said, “After Finland, Britain is the country with the worst food.” I was curious as to what I was in …