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Category Archives: Spas

A Slap in the Face: Scrubdown at a Korean Sauna

May 13, 2015by leslieannepatrick Leave a comment

Imagine two elderly half naked women scrubbing your naked body with sand paper, their saggy boobs slapping you in the face with each pass of the extra strength loofah. No, […]

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Beauty, Busan, Daegu, Seoul, South Korea, Spas, Travel

La Gruta Hot Springs: An Oasis in San Miguel de Allende

July 3, 2014by leslieannepatrick 3 Comments

Possibly the only downside to living in San Miguel de Allende is its waterless location. Sure, there’s a sizable reservoir and a few paltry streams, but being 6,000 miles up […]

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Eco Friendly, Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, Spas, Travel, Uncategorized

Where to Stay in Yao Noi, Thailand

December 18, 2013by leslieannepatrick 4 Comments

You know where to find the best pizza and Thai curry in Koh Yao Noi, and where to go for a couple of cold ones served up by the island’s […]

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Beach, Design, Eco Friendly, Hotels, Luxury, Restaurants, Southeast Asia, Spas, Thailand, Travel, Uncategorized, Yao Noi

Chicest Department Store: Shinsegae Centum City, Busan, South Korea

June 25, 2013by leslieannepatrick Leave a comment

Just because something is the largest does not always necessarily make it the chicest, except perhaps in the case of Shinsegae Centum City. Guinness-certified as the largest department store in […]

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Asia, Busan, Chic, Design, Fashion, Month of Chic Adventures, Shopping, South Korea, Spas, Travel, Uncategorized

Chicest Spa Treatment: Pixie Tangerine Body Polish, Spa Ojai, California

June 13, 2013by leslieannepatrick Leave a comment

The Ojai Valley Inn is a magical place. Sure the acres of emerald grass, award-winning restaurants and colorful gardens popping from every nook are a draw, but I found the […]

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Beauty, California, Chic, Food, Hotels, Life, Month of Chic Adventures, North America, Spas, Travel

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