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Month: June 2025

Sailing The BVI In Style: Why Bowline Yachts Is The Best Day Sail From Virgin Gorda

Sailing The BVI In Style: Why Bowline Yachts Is The Best Day Sail From Virgin Gorda

While staying in the British Virgin Islands, I knew I wanted to treat the family to a full day sailing around the islands. We had a similar outing in Malta, and it was easily one of the best days of that trip. Rosewood Little Dix Bay recommends two different outfits for a day sail, one being a catamaran (which you see all over the place down here), and one is a truly legit sailboat. I had originally attempted to book…

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Behind The Doors Of EL Ideas: Chicago’s Secret Dining Gem For Inventive, Unforgettable Cuisine

Behind The Doors Of EL Ideas: Chicago’s Secret Dining Gem For Inventive, Unforgettable Cuisine

EL Ideas is the kind of place that you dream about when you book a special, Michelin-starred dinner. It’s located in a hidden, one-way street in the middle of the Douglas Park neighborhood of Chicago, which is mainly industrial; there is only room to seat about 20 people; it’s BYOB, so you won’t be paying marked up prices for booze (and allows the chef to really focus on the food); Chef Foss is there every day, hosting his intimate dinner…

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Discover Doria Pamphilij Gallery: Rome’s Quiet Treasure of Baroque Splendor

Discover Doria Pamphilij Gallery: Rome’s Quiet Treasure of Baroque Splendor

The Doria Pamphilij Gallery is a bit of an under-the-radar spot for some epic art viewing, but if you want to be impressed with a super fancy villa that’s in really great shape in the heart of Rome, that has literally piles of art adorning every single square inch of every wall, definitely come here. You can easily buy tickets in advance, and I usually recommend doing so, although this gallery is not as busy as most others in Rome,…

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