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3 weeks ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Michelle Tchea
Credit: Travel + Leisure The Mediterranean’s beaches are popular for travelers who want to hit Europe’s best sunbathing spots, but if you ask me, nothing beats a weekend vacationing in Italy's lake district. For my family, our go-to choice is always Lake Como with its breathtaking scenery, cute villages, and some of the country’s best luxury hotels in this little part of Northern Italy.
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3 weeks ago | 
robbreport.com | Michelle Tchea
Is there anything more appealing than spending your summer in Europe? C’est jolie to rub shoulders with the French elite on the sunny beaches of the Cote d’Azur, and molto bene to sip Negronis on Como, Menaggio, and Garda. Yet many of the high-flying clientele who typically decamp to the French Riviera and Italian coast have found a new spot for their summers away.
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3 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Michelle Tchea
Why the Ultra-Wealthy Are Ditching the Cote d’Azur for Scandinavia This SummerIt's all part of the 'coolcationing' effect. Is there anything more appealing than spending your summer in Europe? C’est jolie to rub shoulders with …
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Michelle Tchea
Is there anything more appealing than spending your summer in Europe? C’est jolie to rub shoulders with the French elite on the sunny beaches of the Cote d’Azur, and molto bene to sip Negronis on Como, Menaggio, and Garda. Yet many of the high-flying clientele who typically decamp to the French Riviera and Italian coast have found a new spot for their summers away.
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3 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Michelle Tchea
Madrid restaurant Gofio offers a Canarian take on tapas with ingredients such as red tuna and rabbit sausage. Photo / GofioTapas may be found around the globe, but in Spain, they’re more than just small plates – they’re a way of life, writes Michelle Tchea. Tapas have travelled around the world, and it is almost impossible not to find a thriving, buzzing tapas bar in any reputable food city nowadays.
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4 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Michelle Tchea
Immerse yourself in Rome’s past by visiting its most elegant and storied hotels. Photo / Palazzo TalìaWant to experience the magic of Ancient Rome without the queues or pricey tickets? Michelle Tchea shares a little-known trick “If these walls could talk” – we hear this phrase a lot when it comes to travel.
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1 month ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Michelle Tchea
Credit: Travel + Leisure Flip-flop culture is part of my DNA. As an Aussie, I was basically born to wear what we call thongs 365 days a year, whether I’m at the beach, park, or pub. As a frequent traveler who now spends all her summers in Europe, I pull out all my flip-flops and sandals and romp around cities like Zurich, Berlin, and Paris in open-toe shoes as soon as the sun peeks out.
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2 months ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Michelle Tchea
Credit: Travel + Leisure The first time I laid eyes on my favorite travel shoes was while I was on one of my regular 10-mile runs. I was back home in Australia, running through the bush (yes, we actually do that!), nursing foot pain from a pair of worn-out sneakers I should’ve retired months prior. A fellow runner ahead of me caught my attention—specifically, her Hoka Clifton 9 Sneakers did.
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2 months ago | 
flipboard.com | Michelle Tchea
"No One Actually Needs It": People Are Calling Out The Unnecessary Things We've All Been "Brainwashed" Into Thinking Are Mandatory"It still amazes me that people actually pay companies to let them use their bodies as a one. You're not even selling out, you're just a sucker." Recently, people on Reddit shared things we've all been "brainwashed" into thinking that we need, and it led to a pretty eye-opening conversation. Here …
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2 months ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Michelle Tchea
Credit: Travel + Leisure While Barcelona is widely popular for its avant-garde food scene and beautiful beaches, Madrid—a traditional city rooted in history—remains one of my favorite places for fashion and shopping. Because it’s not a beach or resort town, the travel clothes, accessories, and shoes you buy are more suited for everyday life, so you’ll actually rewear them after your trip.
