tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73188488727865488622024-03-14T06:38:19.979-04:00GlamGirlGo TMGlamGirlGohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908353640974698223noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318848872786548862.post-11981084323282858292020-03-02T20:19:00.002-05:002020-04-18T20:06:11.105-04:00Its March and this month we celebrate Women! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">W</span>omen are simply amazing. I think of Ginger Rodgers in all her glory matching the complicated choreography of Fred Astaire dancing elegantly and effortlessly BACKWARDS and in HEELS!!!!! We are magical and mesmerizing and all too often our excellence is overlooked or unseen. I'm so excited to share the stories of women throughout history and right in our own neighborhoods who are quietly and consistently awe inspiring! Welcome to Glam Girl Go! This is where we celebrate women of past and present around the globe who do their part in making this world a better place!<br />
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GlamGirlGohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908353640974698223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318848872786548862.post-48708599377970553352019-03-17T17:31:00.000-04:002019-03-17T17:44:38.059-04:00GlamGirlGo: Adventures in Dublin, Ireland<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Jacqueline M. Baker, is an expert in the art of reinvention. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, the author, etiquette and leadership consultant began her career planning weddings. Under the umbrella of her company Scarlett Communications, she also produced special events before hitting a stride as a corporate etiquette coach. According to Baker, "As the Principal Consultant and Founder of Scarlet Communications, I train individuals and organizations to develop and refine important leadership and etiquette skills and embrace experiences that increase confidence and provide a competitive advantage. I have provided training, coaching, and consulting to corporations and community organizations, including Nike, the Department of Defense, the Detroit Lions, Deloitte, the Buffalo Bills, Ernst & Young, Fiat Chrysler, Midnight Golf, the DC Mayor’s office and many others."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Her journey as an entrepreneur inspired her to write her first book, "Leader By Mistake". The book gives an autobiographical look into her career evolution coupled with questions designed to inspire and assist the reader to navigate and recover from mishaps on their path to success. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Most recently, Baker has launched, "Just Start" a passion-accountability workshop for professionals. The event features an impressive panel of career coaches and sessions designed to help participants overcome self- doubt to put action to their business dreams and career goals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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One of my favorite hobbies is to find cool acoustic covers of songs that I love.<br />
I am a huge Daniel Caesar fan so I was so excited to find this cover by Teddy Adhitya! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.<br />
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GlamGirlGohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908353640974698223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318848872786548862.post-87436074618692856202019-03-08T23:08:00.001-05:002019-03-08T23:08:34.409-05:00You go Glamgirl! Congrats to Kristina Robinson!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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GlamGirlGohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908353640974698223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318848872786548862.post-4532005133425490472019-03-07T16:29:00.002-05:002019-03-07T16:35:52.986-05:00Profile of a GlamGirl: Solange Knowles<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtu1fZwsAxthEPf-lGj6HSSuhGhKvYL5A9bxMuKV6mIyVecO3sx4_TMadIr-wbj11l_yo2Ali1iudjqvMwccoUMICPTfYouFFRKECeT7SWUXgNhBZSaKFoPhr8iw6SvSmvbGLq-mNUL0/s1600-h/P1040599%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtu1fZwsAxthEPf-lGj6HSSuhGhKvYL5A9bxMuKV6mIyVecO3sx4_TMadIr-wbj11l_yo2Ali1iudjqvMwccoUMICPTfYouFFRKECeT7SWUXgNhBZSaKFoPhr8iw6SvSmvbGLq-mNUL0/s400/P1040599%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;">She's </span>the younger sibling of one of the most famous faces in the music industry, yet this Houston beauty has created her own unique style and flair that’s decidedly all her own. <br />
Retro with a rock edge, saucy with a girl-next-door appeal, controversial and un-politically correct she's more than a multi-talented artist she's ....well interesting. <br />
Married at 17 and a mother soon after; she capitulated her foray into the family business as a back up dancer into a multi-faceted career. Movie and television stints came before and after the cleanest, quietest divorce in entertainment history while hitting her stride as a singer/songwriter. She went on to pen several major hit singles such as "Get Me Bodied" and "Upgrade U for big sis as well as Destiny's Child. However, Her breakout album, "Seat at the table" would garner her critical acclaim and land her Grammy award for "Cranes in the sky" a song penned after her divorce.<br />
The first time I met Ms. Sol-Angel was backstage at the 2008 Bermuda Music festival. The sassy singer had just finished a Motown inspired set as the opening act for her big sister and despite being under the weather, she obliged my interview request. I didn't know what to expect, I was on assignment for a small but historic newspaper, yet she treated me like a member of the family. She greeted me with bare feet, toes painted in multi-colored, neon hues before we began our candid interview. I did not know it then but that interview would be a key factor in my first cover story! (I'll share that journey in another post)<br />
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While she has earned accolades as a song writer, she has also garnered critics for her raw honestly and aversion to status quo. Not to mention her unpredictable and often unconventional fashion choices in an increasingly homogenized culture. Her decision to shave her signature locks sent shockwaves through cyber space as a new definition of glam. It also unwittingly served as a declaration of independence and sparked a debate on the standard of beauty. Bold and beautiful, this young ingénue has proven she has that indescribable “it” that makes her a standout in any the crowd. She’s unafraid to walk alone, she no stranger to the road less traveled. I can’t wait to see where this GlamGirl will Go next (see what I did there :)<br />
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GlamGirlGohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908353640974698223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318848872786548862.post-13654494377426558702019-03-07T16:10:00.000-05:002019-03-07T16:10:18.268-05:00TBT GlamGirlGo: Beauty Secrets with Mikki Taylor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I caught up with Mikki Taylor former Beauty and Cover director for Essence.com who teamed up with Johnson& Johnson and WEEN to present; "What's your beauty secret?." The event, featured a fantasy afternoon of pampering and advice from an all star panel of beauty experts including: celebrity makeup artist and Johnson’s Beauty Consultant Tia Dantzler, esteemed dermatologist Dr. Cheryl Burgess, FLOTUS Michelle Obama esthetician, Joelle Lyons, and celebrity makeup artist Derrick Rutledge. Taylor emceeded the luncheon and shared her insight and wisdom on how to maintain beauty inside and out.<br />
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Here were some of the experts top tips:<br />
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<li>Know your skin type. Ask yourself, "Is my skin dry? Is it oily? Combination?" if you are unsure see a dermatologist to help address any skin care issues that you have. It is essential to know how your skin reacts and what it’s like in it’s natural state to properly address skin issues.</li>
<li> If you have problem skin evaluate your environment and your diet, what you put in your body is just as important as what you put topically on your skin.</li>
<li>Drink water and make sure you “eliminate” daily. </li>
<li>Use sunscreen. Many people of color assume that have no need for daily SPF protection. Despite our extra melanin, sun can still do damage to our skin, so make sure you protect it.</li>
<li>I have been guilty of this one many times! Did you know that spraying perfume on your neck and chest area can dry the skin out and make it age faster?! Choose alternate areas such as wrists or step into the scent by spraying the air in front of you and walking into the mist. </li>
<li>Exfoliation is key. In order to get rid of dark spots and scars they suggest adding an exfoliant or peel to your beauty routine. If you want to get facials or professional peels but can’t afford monthly treatments, go each season. Your skin has different needs in summer, fall, winter and spring and a seasonal check-in could be very helpful.</li>
<li>Just because it’s makeup from a department store doesn’t mean it’s the best. A lot of high end brands are owned by the same company for a lower end brand (Estee Lauder owns Bobbi Brown and Flirt!, Kohl’s beauty line) so explore drugstore beauty just as much as you do department store because the packaging and color range might just be the thing that sets them apart.</li>
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GlamGirlGohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908353640974698223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318848872786548862.post-56292025459427442172019-03-06T15:05:00.000-05:002019-03-06T15:05:00.534-05:00Profile of a Glamgirl: Keanna Faircloth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Keanna Faircloth has been an on-air host at Washington DC's station for Jazz and Justice, WPFW 89.3 FM for over 15 years and currently hosts "The Continuum Experience" every Friday night from 10 pm to midnight. She is a graduate of Howard University in Music History, and has worked as a freelance writer for NPR Music, and for Urban One as an on-air personality, producer and voice-over talent. She loves all things music and manages a private piano studio in her spare time. She is the host of a Jazz lifestyle magazine television series called, "Jazz Encounters" on Montgomery Community Media. And as if all of those things weren’t enough, her podcast, “Artimacy”, airs on DC Radio 96.3 HD4 every Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm ET. Follow her endeavors on Twitter and Instagram at @JazzyGirlRockin and @artimacy.<br />
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GlamGirlGohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908353640974698223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318848872786548862.post-11024277890203282252019-03-05T15:47:00.001-05:002019-03-05T19:10:52.704-05:00Profile of Glamgirl: Jade Palmer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">W</span><span style="font-size: large;">ickedly funny, brillant and one of the sweetest ladies I know, Jade Palmer is also an amazing aviator, writer and scholar. Originally from Croydon, England, just south of London, Jade is currently studying global diplomacy while earning her private pilot's license. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We met on a trip to Bogota, Columbia and her love of soccer and all things nerd instantly made me a fan favorite of all things Jade! </span><span style="font-size: large;">For this Glamgirlgo profile, I took some time to talk to the british beauty about her experiences flying the friendly skies. </span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">DTR: What inspired you to want to become a pilot?</span></b><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">JP: <span style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: ltc-bodoni-175;">I absolutely love flying. I always have. But there's something really special about piloting a plane. There's no feeling like it.</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Learning to fly is the coolest, scariest, most interesting, frustrating, wonderful, exhilarating thing I've ever learned how to do. I love a good challenge and learning to fly has been that ultimate challenge for me.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>DTR: What have you found to be your biggest challenge?</b> </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">JP: The cost! It’s expensive to undertake if you don’t go into the military. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">JP: Fly as often as you can! That’s how you hone your flying skills and intuition. Never ever cut corners when it comes to safety. Always run your preflight checks and run ups thoroughly. Don’t fly if you don’t feel comfortable. Find the school and instructor that works for you.</span></i></div>
<b><span style="font-size: large;">DTR: What's your favorite thing about flying?</span></b><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">JP: Seeing a different perspective of a world I experience every day. Also, not everyone can say they can fly a plane and it's so different from anything I've done. I feel comfortable in academia and my fitness routine can be tough, but flying challenges me in a way like nothing else. Flying requires me to be mentally and physically focused and reactive. I love it!</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">DTR:What keeps you motivated when things get tough?</span></b><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">JP: I have this thing inside of me that won't let me quit. It's almost annoying sometimes because I have this insane drive and ambition. I won't let myself quit. I don't like failure, but I don't see failure as quitting. Anything I put effort in, I won't give up even if I don't get my initial desired results. I won't give up because I have this thing inside me that has to see it through until it's done. I don't give up on my goals.</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">DTR: What advice would you give to other women aspiring to be pilots?</span></b><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">JP:Do it. Do it as soon as you’re able to. I've noticed that slowly, more and more women are becoming pilots. Seek those women out and ask them how they did it. Ladies in Flight Training and Women in Aviation are two great places to start. Good luck!</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can follow Jade's adventures at: <a href="http://theadventuroussoul.com/">theadventuroussoul.com</a></span></div>
GlamGirlGohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908353640974698223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318848872786548862.post-56966336220091477002019-03-05T13:08:00.001-05:002019-03-05T13:08:29.281-05:00Travel Tuesday: Costa Rica<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pacha Mama (www.PachaMama.com) is a low key spirituality and healthy living focused eco-village on the Pacific side. Think Eat.Pray.Love during the pray part. Come to detox, master yoga, and sit in silent reflection….alot. It is a wonderful respite if you want to retreat from the rest of the world for a bit. Also for those seriously contemplating running away from home, the retreat offers multiple work stay options to decrease and in some cases cover the costs of your stay!</span></div>
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GlamGirlGohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908353640974698223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318848872786548862.post-63424384747903735732019-03-04T15:14:00.000-05:002019-03-04T15:14:39.527-05:00Profile of a Glamgirl: Wendy Batiste- Johnson<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666666984558105px;">Wendy Batiste-Johnson has over 17 years of experience driving sales growth in the retail and real estate industry. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666666984558105px;">As the General Manager of The Mall at Partridge Creek, Wendy functions as the </span><span lang="EN" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666666984558105px;">local executive of the 609,000 sq. ft. center property with internal and external leadership responsibilities among numerous stakeholders. Among her accomplishments at Partridge Creek, Wendy has led her team to exceed income projections for 5 years consecutively, despite the fluctuating climate in retail real estate. Additionally, she has led several new development projects on the property, one of which entailed manipulating an underutilized asset and transforming it into a revenue generator. </span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666666984558105px;">Prior to joining The Mall at Partridge Creek, Wendy was Assistant General Manager at Twelve Oaks mall, assisting to oversee and manage the 1.6 million sq. ft. center property. Previously at the age of 22, Wendy founded and operated a retail business in Ann Arbor for 10 years. During this time, she led her business to profitability within 3 years by </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.666666984558105px;">developing income generating strategies that included the launch of an in-store private label. Wendy understands the importance of community involvement, and serves on the board of directors for Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Macomb Community College Foundation, Macomb County Chamber and The Detroit Public Theatre. Wendy earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Cornell University, and also has completed a business certificate for Women in Leadership at Cornell University SC Johnson School of Business. Wendy is married to her loving and supportive husband Rodney and they have two beautiful children, Blake and Blaire. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lauv captured the magic I feel everytime I'm in Paris perfectly in this playful upbeat song. Paris has become my second home and the place I retreat to when I'm in need of inspiration or a spark to my creativity. I hope you enjoy this song as much as I do! Happy Monday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">W</span><span style="font-size: large;">omen in aviation fill my heart with pride. The first time I met a female pilot I was literally star struck. As someone that works in the travel industry, I know how few and far in between it is to see women and even more rare, women of color. That's why the story of Stephanie Johnson two time airline trailblazer is so inspirational. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stephanie Johnson made history in 1997 as Northwest Airline's first female AND first African American pilot. A graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Technology, she displayed an unwavering work ethic and focus by earning her her Private, Commercial, Flight Instructor, and Flight Engineer Certificates with Instrument and Multi engine ratings while working as a Flight Instructor in the Aviation program. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">By 1993, Johnson was hired as an Airport Operations Agent at Burke Lakefront Airport, in Cleveland, Ohio where she continued to flight instruct as a second full-time job on her days off. She went on to become a charter pilot and in 1995 earned her Airline Transport Pilot certificate and landed a position as a commercial Airline pilot with Mesa Airlines. In October 1997 Stephanie was hired by Northwest Airlines making history as it’s first African American female pilot as Flight Engineer on the Boeing 727.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Johnson's legacy continues to inspire the next generation of female pilots including myself! Thank you Ms. Johnson for paving a path for women to dream above the clouds.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here are few photos from my first flight in the left seat as I flew over Pearl Harbor in Hawaii!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">M</span>y 24 hours in Brussels, Belgium was a surprising culinary delight. Most people think of brussel sprouts and Belgium waffles when it comes to this quaint European town, but my worldwind adventure was dominated by their world famous chocolates! Morning, noon and night, I indulged in hot chocolate, white chocolate,
milk chocolate and more. I chocolate shop hopped my way around the Grand
Palace only
pausing my chocolatepallooza to gaze upon the majesty of the
historical edifices in it's last few moments of holiday glory.<br />
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Brussels has never been a place I considered for my holiday travels, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover the beautiful holiday markets that illuminated the city's most famous squares. Although I arrived post Christmas, there were still plenty of decorations adorning shops and lighting up the Grand Place square to enjoy.<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8H7d4cj6HIs/VLHGn5ItOCI/AAAAAAAAFOw/DMzUTy50XD0/s1600/IMG_2136%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8H7d4cj6HIs/VLHGn5ItOCI/AAAAAAAAFOw/DMzUTy50XD0/s1600/IMG_2136%5B1%5D.JPG" width="320" /></a>I learned that the markets typically start at the end of November and run typically until the first week in January. And although the weather during that time isn't always the most tourist friendly, there's lots of cool activities including concerts and tours during that time that make Brussels a "cool" choice for a winter vacation. (See what I did right there :)) <br />
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In my brief time, I was able to navigate a walking tour of some of the city's highlights. Here are my picks on a few fun things to see or do on a day trip to Brussels:<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RxyvbILgKXI/VLHSYKFwGnI/AAAAAAAAFSU/jtAWfgH269o/s1600/IMG_2208%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RxyvbILgKXI/VLHSYKFwGnI/AAAAAAAAFSU/jtAWfgH269o/s1600/IMG_2208%5B1%5D.JPG" width="200" /></a><u><b>How to get there from the airport:</b></u> I was able to take the train directly from the Brussels International Airport into the city and walk to my hotel in under 45 minutes. The airport is located in the area of Zavantem,
about 20 minutes by train from the city centre (Brussels Centrale
station). It is important to note that you cannot buy a train ticket at the kiosk at the train stations unless you have change or a credit card with a chip. I wasted a fair amount of time trying to pay with my visa card sans chip before discovering that important little tidbit. You can also purchase tickets on board the train. Trains run into the city every 15 minutes or so, you can expect to spend about 8 euros each way for an average train ride. Once you are in Brussels there is also has an underground metro system but I was able to walk to most of the city's sights from my hotel.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcFdmZLCLkSs-RWB57m8xp3TrtM8qtBig_vBz1tIuC0YSwxoL4g-XrFheN9SfULUB-1XDRRUagJe1m-9WrhNKCneg8BHoQUFPC372_sYbGoObfxLc1jR3LLidN3QIor65NthZyl0m4rU/s1600/Brussel_hotel_amigo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcFdmZLCLkSs-RWB57m8xp3TrtM8qtBig_vBz1tIuC0YSwxoL4g-XrFheN9SfULUB-1XDRRUagJe1m-9WrhNKCneg8BHoQUFPC372_sYbGoObfxLc1jR3LLidN3QIor65NthZyl0m4rU/s1600/Brussel_hotel_amigo.jpg" width="320" /></a>I love the hotel district near the Brussels Centrale Station, I really liked the area because it was safe and in walking distance of the historic Market Square, restaurants, and grocery stores. The Novetel Grand Place is close to the famous Manneken Pis, the historic center and the
Royal St. Hubert shopping arcade. Perks include free wifi and moderate pricing. Hotel Amigo is another great choice, this former prison, (yes prison!) became a hotel in 1957, just in time to host royals, celebrities and VIPs for the Brussels World’s Fair. Centrally located, you can walk to everything easily enough
from here with tons of restaurants and bars including the reknown Delirium Tremors and their famous Belgium beers. For a budget friendly option consider Hotel Saint Michel, the historical hotel offers few frills but it's location right in the midst of Market Square make views from the hotel peerless.<br />
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<u><b>Be sure to:</b></u> Go and see the famous " Pee" statue, the famous Manneken-Pis remains the emblem of the rebellious spirit
of the City of Brussels. The statue is dressed in costume several times each week, according to a
published schedule which is posted on the railings around the fountain.
His wardrobe consists of several hundred different costumes, many of
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Try a Belgium beer or.... six. Beer is serious business with approximately 180 breweries in the country<sup> </sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_in_Belgium#cite_note-2"></a></sup>ranging from international giants to microbreweries. There are over 450 different varieties and many Belgian beers have personalized
beer glasses in which only that beer may be served. The shape of each
glass enhances the flavor of the beer for which it is designed. So have fun sampling!<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-3"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_in_Belgium#cite_note-3"></a></sup><br />
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GlamGirlGohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908353640974698223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318848872786548862.post-24247035804126718722010-03-12T10:23:00.000-05:002019-02-28T03:48:58.495-05:00Glam Girl Goes to: Australia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My 17+ hour flight from Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia, was relatively painless due to great wine and a cache of Amy Winehouse, Bebel Gilberto and Dwele cds to keep me occupied. Upon arrival a fleet of Audi A6 and Q7’s were waiting to greet our press group. We were whisked away to the fabulous Park Hyatt hotel for an overnight stay with spectacular views of the famous Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our adventure started before dawn with a private flight to Kununurra, the heart of the Australian outback. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">I hopped into a red A6 and set off for our first destination, the Emma Gorge Resort. I had to keep singing the hook from Beyonce’s Irreplaceable (“To the left, to the left…”) to remind my driving partner to stay on the proper side of the road. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Day 3: My third day in Australia was my first real taste of the Outback. We faced a full day of driving under the most extreme conditions. There would be no gas stations, bathrooms, or restaurants for convenient pit stops. Not to mention Australia’s winter was coming to a close, and temperatures reached the 100-degree mark daily.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There are no speed limits in the outback because the road conditions – pavement to red dirt to gravel to water – will police you. We crossed several rivers and streams, and to my utter amazement, our vehicles took them all in stride.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our arrival at Mt. Elizabeth marked the first night of camping outback style. There was an abundance of</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My day started with a cricket in my shower and kangaroo dung outside my tent. The ‘roos had infiltrated our camp while we slept and left us little bundles of joy to step over as we prepared for our second day of driving, which included a tour of Aboriginal rock art. My favorite moment was when a cow mistook our car for a playmate and continuously darted back and forth across the road while we attempted a river crossing. Our day concluded with dinner and camping at Windjana Gorge, home to the crocodile walk.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ok, let’s talk about the crocodiles.... I don’t like them. I took the more cautious route of viewing their den during daylight hours as opposed to the rest of the group, who went at night. I cut my visit short due to the promise of civilization that awaited us at the end of the day’s drive. Internet access, indoor plumbing and five-star service served as our motivation as we headed to the Cable Beach Resort in Broome. Bye bye tent living!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Broome is a small town nestled in a stunning backdrop of vast red desert and azure blue sea alongside a pure white beach. Broome was founded as a pearling port over a century ago, and, as a result, has become a melting pot of many nationalities. The pearl industry still remains a vital part of Broome.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I took a quick tour of town and quickly found their main shopping district, referred to as China Town. This marked my first encounter with the Aboriginal natives, who assumed I was an American singer and stared in amazement as I walked from store to store. Never one to disappoint, I played the role of pop star to the hilt, posing and signing autographs before heading back to the resort to watch the reverse sunset over the Indian Ocean.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;">I started my day with a casual camel ride along the shores of the India Ocean on Cable Beach. The beautiful </span><span style="text-align: left;">white sand is punctuated with rock pools where octopus and other creatures wait for the tide to take them back to the deep. After my ride and a quick bite to eat, my group departed for the airport and another overnight stay in Sydney. My last moments were spent trolling the harbor for one-of-a-kind mementos. Although I had never traveled so far to visit an English-speaking environment, but I truly enjoyed my journey. For those seeking adventure, a trip down under will certainly create memories that last a lifetime. Good day, mate!</span></span></div>
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