Destination Europe


 

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Ugg Boots

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Update: I got my ugg boots from aussiesheepandwool.com.au and their service was terrible. It took 3 weeks for them to even send my order and then when I received it they had not sent me what I ordered. They were extremely rude and unhelpful when I tried to sort out the problem. Even though they [...]

I’ve had the domain name Destination Europe for quite some time so I’ve finally decided to put it to good use and have transferred my blogger blog to my own domain.
I’ve still got to add a blogroll, fix the categories, and create a header image. Not sure what to do with the header. I [...]

I am a bit of a sucker for reality shows and can’t resist watching crappy shows like America’s Next Top Model, The Bachelor, and The Apprentice.
There haven’t been many shows on during the summer although I have been watching the latest season of Project Runway which has been going for a couple of months. This [...]

Sometimes I forget that not all of Paris is as wealthy and beautiful as the 16th where I live. I spend most of my time in the 16th or in central Paris such as around the Bon Marche, Le Marais or around the Opera, where you’ll find the most amazing architecture, wide boulevards, and beautiful [...]

The journées européennes du patrimoine is an annual event where government and historical buildings are opened to the public. It’s a great opportunity to check out some of the amazing architecture around the country and especially in Paris.
Last year I just happened to be passing by the Sorbonne when I saw it was open. It [...]

Munich

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For so many years, I’ve wanted to visit Munich. I’d seen it on travel shows and read about it in books and I was convinced it was the most beautiful city in Germany. Alas, that is not the case.
I spent 4 nights in Munich, just before the start of Oktoberfest, and was underwhelmed with what [...]

Sugar Free

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Finally Monop et al are stocking sugar free Red Bull. About time! In Germany last week I saw they had the extra large cans of Red Bull as well as Red Bull Cola (which was disgusting). I’m sure we’ll get those here in 6 months.
I know how ridiculous it is to eat healthily and to [...]