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My 5-Minute Guide to Manhattan

Once my yoga teacher told me that the true mastery of yoga includes being able to relax in any pose — no matter how intense it is. I kept thinking about that

How to Make a Long Layover Enjoyable

With a certain approach, layovers stop being wasted time and become a vast resource. These mandatory stops present a chance to look at your life from outside.

Must-See Architectural Sites in Berlin

Although Berlin has been heavily destroyed during the WWII, it managed to rebuild into an architecture lover’s delight. A huge part in that was played by

L.A. Woman at the Door

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Living by the Sea

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever, said Jacques Yves Cousteau. Occupy McSweeney’s roof party biodiesel letterpress