Monthly Archives: January 2012

Bien Sur

Posted on January 31, 2012 by smkelly8

You Should Say “Oui” If you were to visit Paris, you’d be up for anything and everything. You’d keep your schedule packed with excitement.From shows to museums to tours to restaurants, you wouldn’t want to miss out on a thing.You’d … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Hope

Posted on January 28, 2012 by smkelly8

Kathmandu, Nepal Xintang, China Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago New to The Daily Post? Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, you’re invited to get involved in our Weekly Photo Challenge to help you meet your blogging goals and give you … Continue reading →

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Butch McGuire’s: Brunch in Chicago

Posted on January 28, 2012 by smkelly8

If you visit Chicago and are downtown on the weekend, here’s a spot with lots of local color to try for brunch. I went to Brunch at Butch McGuire’s Tavern on Rush St. Sunday. The restaurant cum bar is an … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 28, 2012 by smkelly8

Originally posted on Natsukashi Kansai:
Hoping these wishes come true New to The Daily Post? Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, you’re invited to get involved in our Weekly Photo Challenge to help you meet your blogging goals and…

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Shanghai at New Year’s

Posted on January 25, 2012 by smkelly8

It’s good luck to wear red underwear if you’re born in the year of the particular Chinese zodiac animal. This year that would be the dragon. There’s a lot of red underwear on sale this time of year.

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Posted on January 25, 2012 by smkelly8

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The Candidates for Class Monitor Thank you Netflix. Again they led me to a gem that I’d have never seen. Please Vote for Me is a documentary on the first time a Chinese elementary school…

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If I Had the Money

Posted on January 20, 2012 by smkelly8

You Should Visit Argentina Cowboys, European food, beaches, and skiing. This country is like no other!Learn to tango, hike across Patagonia, eat at fine restaurants… you’ll never be bored. What Latin American Country Should You Visit? Blogthings: Quizzes and Tests … Continue reading →

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Eye Candy from Thailand

Posted on January 18, 2012 by smkelly8
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High Tea in Bangkok

Posted on January 18, 2012 by smkelly8

One expects to find a great high tea in London, maybe Hong Kong or Singapore, but Bangkok. Bangkok’s Erawan Tearoom offers and exceptional high tea with a Thai flair. You get ample sweets and savories all styled impeccably to delight … Continue reading →

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China Southern Airlines

Posted on January 16, 2012 by smkelly8

Avoid this carrier like the plague. I took it round trip to Guangzhou from Chicago and dreaded my return, quite rightly it turned out. The food, service and entertainment are all horrendous. I think there were just three rotten movies … Continue reading →

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