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Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy

“Haute couture is not made for commercial gain, but more for a kind of inner quest; a satisfaction of our spiritual being.” – Guo Pei Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei’s Fantasy Couture exhibition, held at the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco, takes haute couture one imaginative step toward the pursuit of truth. The exhibit

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Budapest

Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is divided by the Danube River, with Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east. Budapest offers an enviable combination of rich history, stunning architecture, lively nightlife, and mouth-watering cuisine. Popular attractions include Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the Hungarian Parliament Building. The city also has a thriving arts and culture scene with a variety of museums, galleries, and music festivals.

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Creamy Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti is one of the few recipes that I absolutely know everyone in my house will not only eat, but happily sit at the dinner table until everything is gone. This one is fairly complicated and I generally make it over the course of two days because I roast my own tomatoes. You could very

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Seville in Pictures

We spent a few days in Seville a few years ago and had a lovely time visiting the city. I would highly recommend not staying in the touristy part. There are many lovely things to see and do, but you can tell the locals are annoyed by tourists and it’s very busy. We did have

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