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A morning at Newstead Abbey, England

Originally built in 1170 as an Augustinian Priory by King Henry II, Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire, England is most famous for its later tenant, the poet Lord Byron, who was said to be 'mad, bad and dangerous to know'! a 19th century playa! Today it's open to the public and is still a beautiful place, even in the snow. It's most famous residents now are the dozen or so ghosts that inhabit the house and gardens!

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Urban Rustic

Love dogs? You can befriend some adorable ones outside Urban Rustic, an organic market and coffee shop in Williamsburg/Brooklyn/NYC. Featured in the NY Times today along with a growing number of other flourishing European owned businesses in Williamsburg, Urban Rustic primarily sells food and dry goods produced less than 100 miles from Brooklyn. Anything from farther afield is acquired from sustainable sources.

Tokyu Hands

Tokyu Hands started out as a DYI hobby shop in the Shibuya area of Tokyo in 1976 and is now one of Japan's largest department stores now offering a massive variety of goods. At the Shibuya flagship store, products include toys,games, novelty items, gift cards, gift wrap, costumes, bicycles, travel products (such as luggage and camping gear), hobby materials, hardware, tools, do-it-yourself kits, pet supplies, office supplies and stationery; Japanese calligraphy, painting, drawing supplies, furniture, lighting, home appliances, and storage solutions. From Hello Kitty to Headporter you can also find some of the best accessories on the planet. A visit to Tokyu Hands is a must if your in Tokyo, there is something for everyone at this store!

Happy Halloween!

A cute little Halloween display in the Harajuku area of Tokyo.

The best BBQ in Tokyo

A visit to a Yakiniku and steak restaurant in Ebisu is a must if your in Tokyo. Just look at how happy these chefs at Ebisu Yakiniku Ginseng (one of the many restaurants in the area) look! The meat comes out in smoking bowl or cylinder filled with dry ice and they cook it for you right then and there. Most of the Yakiniku restaurants in the area have really chic interiors and the freshest meat and vegetables your money can buy!

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Only in Japan...

A walk through Asakusa, Japan

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Super size me

This is a burger from the Hard Rock Cafe in Hong Kong. Does anybody really need a burger this big?

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A day in Brighton, England part 2

A day in Brighton, England part 1