Shameless Excess... Bring it On

Just back from a week in Dubai - the land of the sun, surf, dazzling lights, shameless excess - just...

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Ridiculous Fashion

Would you pay a month's rent for this? Apparently there are people who would. Take a look...

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Vive La France!

It was the worst of times, a seemingly endless winter, spent wallowing in a heap of weepy romantic comedies,...

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Pet Peeves

I know that this may be a little premature, considering I've only been here a few months (seems like a lifetime already), but here's a few things that make it real hard to love the Switzerland and locals.  1) Texting while walking - Talk about taking "Pieton is King" a little too seriously. What's with the walking with your...

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Gypped in Geneva

So I'm getting out of a meeting at one of Geneva's most prestigious hotels - The President Wilson, last evening, when I got robbed. It was a slick operation. I am an easy target, both arms full, distracted, as I finish a phone call getting into my car. A man knocks at my window and signals to my tyres. "The wheel's out of alignment,...

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Illusions and Recycled Air

The 40 something executive in a customised designer suit who zips through check in, while you wait it...

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