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Book This Idyllic Portuguese Home For Your Next Escape

Could the modern, minimalist villa known as Casa Luum be your next vacation spot? We think so.<p>Nestled among hundreds of olive, almond, and cork trees at a site that was once home to ancient ruins, Casa Luum is a stunning modern getaway in The Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost coastal region.<p>Designed …

25 Best Things to Do in Tokyo

Tokyo has more than enough oddball pit-stops and major attractions to make your head spin, so some advice: Arrive with a game plan.<p>Deciding what to do and see in Tokyo depends on how much time you have—and for your sake, we hope you have a month; there's just so much there. The city’s streets can …

10 Private Island Vacations That Are Surprisingly Affordable

It’s not difficult to live fabulously — if you know where to look for deals.<p>Although a private island vacation may seem like a pipedream for those of …

The 9 Best Boutique Hotels in Barcelona to Book in 2018

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Les vrais joyaux d’Anvers

<b>Anvers</b> a beau être la capitale mondiale du diamant (85 % de la production mondiale du brut y transite), ses joyaux ne se trouvent pas forcément tous …

This Small Greek Island Is Home to More Than 700 Churches

A major pilgrimage site for Orthodox Christians, the Greek island of Tínos has long been overlooked by other travelers.<p>It was our second morning in …

The 9 Best Boutique Hotels in Los Angeles to Book in 2018

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13 Super Charming European Cities Well Worth a Day Trip

Perhaps most famous for being the birthplace of Mozart (as well as the setting for <i>The Sound of Music</i>), Salzburg lies just on the border with Germany. …

Top 10 Hawker Centers in Singapore

Singaporeans take their food very seriously. If you don't believe me, walk down to a Singapore hawker center (there's one almost everywhere), and …

Venise : les bonnes adresses d'un expat' français

Un Français installé à l'étranger partage ses coups de cœur. Destination du mois, la Cité des Doges, qui reste habitée d'une magie unique malgré le …

Berlin's Mitte Neighborhood: The Complete Guide

Mitte (which translates to "middle") is the central neighborhood of Berlin. It holds most of the city's top attractions, and many tourists never …

How to Get the Vatican Museums All to Yourself

New "Good Morning Vatican Museums" tours make the case for waking up early.<p>Calling all art history buffs: The activityVatican MuseumsA city-sized museumVatican Museums are now running private early morning tours, and they're limited to groups of 20 people or less, according to the <i>Associated Press</i>. …

Lesser-known Caribbean gems: the ports that will earn you bragging rights

There are more than 7,000 islands in the Caribbean Sea, dished out between 28 independent nations and overseas territories. Yet the same names – Barbados, Antigua, St Lucia and Cozumel, for example – pop up on many cruise itineraries.<p>There’s no doubt they have much to offer, but if you wish to …

How To Stop Taking Things Personally

When people disrespect you or do not treat you well, it is easy to take their behavior personally, to blame yourself and think you have anything to do with someone else’s behavior. Taking things personally is emotionally draining, and an unnecessary, constant reevaluation of your self-esteem. …

Barcelona: where to eat, drink, stay and shop

WHERE TO EAT<b>Artte</b><br>Chef Enric López's Latin American and South East Asian heritage inspires the chic interiors and fusion menu of Artte, featuring …

Voici les 10 pays les moins chers du monde où passer ses vacances

Séjourner dans ces dix splendides pays coûte au minimum 30% de moins qu'en France. Voici les 10 destinations les plus économiques pour un séjour …

14 Excellent Things to Eat, Drink, and Do in New York City This June

Every month in New York, there are a bewildering number of new dishes to eat, drinks to imbibe, and food-themed events to attend. Often, the hardest …

Îles de rêve : Pantelleria - Italie

Le bout du monde en Europe… Pantelleria est la plus grande des îles au large de la Sicile mais aussi la plus éloignée. Elle est en effet plus proche …

50 villes à visiter dans une vie : Afrique et Moyen-Orient

Faire un tour à Jérusalem, l'une des plus vieilles et plus belles villes du monde, surfer à Cape Town ou passer quelques jours à Dubaï, cette ville …

The Winter of Her Despair

A symbol of strength for a traumatized nation in the winter of 1963–64, Jacqueline Kennedy was in fact falling apart—grieving and endlessly reliving her husband’s assassination, afflicted with what we’d now call post-traumatic stress disorder. Barbara Leaming, adapting her new biography, uncovers …

What to Say When Someone Dies -- Advice From a Grieving Mom

The woman saw me before I saw her. As I got out of my parked car and slung my purse over my shoulder, she walked briskly up to me. "I just want to give you the biggest hug," she said, enveloping me in an embrace that was much too tight and lasted far too long.<p>The thing was, I barely knew her. I …

Amy Winehouse en cinq morceaux

Il y a trois ans, Amy Winehouse nous quittait et rejoignait le triste club des artistes morts à 27 ans après une carrière aussi courte qu'intense. …

Hair How-To: The Perfect Ballerina Bun

You don't need to be a prima ballerina to rock a pretty bun on the top of your head. Follow these simple steps and you'll have a polished 'do every time. Compliments guaranteed.<p>Kathryn Wirsing<p><b>What You'll Need</b>:A paddle hairbrushTwo hair elasticsA foam hair donutBobby pinsHairspray<p><b>1. Brush hair into</b> …

All 69 Ways You Could Possibly Use the Word F*ck

With definitions.<p><i>Here are 69 different ways to say fuck, excerpted from</i> F**k: An Irreverent History of the F-Word<i>, by Rufus Lodge, a successful and critically acclaimed author who lives in London under another name. Published today by HarperCollins.</i> <i>You can buy it here.</i> <i>It's …

We May Have Found Your New Coldplay (And 12 Other Songs You Have To Hear This Week)

<i>Each week, the HuffPost Entertainment team will compile and share some of our favorite tracks discovered across the web, whether they are brand new tunes, new music videos or newly discovered artists.</i><p><b>Brolly - “Ghost Town”</b><p>If you are a fan of the ambient indie/alternative rock branded by bands like …

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05 juillet 2018 - 14:00<p><b>À force de tout stocker dans le cloud, on prend le risque que le nuage se dissipe : mais que faire de tout ce data ?</b><p>03 juillet …

How to Write a Love Letter

Don't buy it. Write it. And take your time. She deserves as much. And so does love. Part of a recurring series on winning her over, winning her back, and generally appreciating the fairer sex.<p><b>A long time ago,</b> when I was living in my favorite apartment behind a bamboo patch in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, I …

Le plan de métro des meilleurs burgers de Paris

Après le buzz engendré par la carte des bars réalisée par le site américain Thrillist, le blog FraisFrais s'est lancé dans la localisation d'un autre …

8 Scientifically-Backed Ways To Feel More Confident (Even When You're Not)

Confidence: Highly coveted, yet often elusive. We dedicate time and energy to cultivating the feeling so we can tap into it when we need it most: at work, in business meetings, on dates, during tough conversations. Fortunately, there are a few science-backed tricks to get us there (even when we …