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My Essay’s in Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It!

January 20, 2016by leslieannepatrick 10 Comments

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I can finally announce that my essay has been chosen for inclusion in Elizabeth Gilbert’s new anthology, Eat Pray Love Made Me […]

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Adventures, Books, Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It, Elizabeth Gilbert, Essays, Life, Media, Uncategorized, Writing

Put a Ring on It: Vintage Engagement Ring Shopping in Paris

September 17, 2015by leslieannepatrick 30 Comments

Although Steve and I got engaged in Bali during Steve’s 40th birthday extravaganza, we decided to wait until we got to Paris to appropriately clad my ring finger. I have […]

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Europe, Fashion, France, Life, Paris, Travel, Uncategorized

Cicero’s: Best Pizza in the Galaxy

May 20, 2015by leslieannepatrick 2 Comments

They’re doing all kinds of crazy things in space these days. Chances are they don’t have an intergalactic pizza parlor quite yet, but you really never know (CNN could be […]

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California, North America, Pizza, Restaurants, Uncategorized

Hop On Hop Off Tour Buses: Are They Worth The Price?

May 6, 2015by leslieannepatrick Leave a comment

Sure they may seem touristy, but the double decker red tour buses spotted in many of the world’s major cities can be a surprisingly sweet deal. I’ve shelled out the […]

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Asia, Hong Kong, Travel, Uncategorized

Five Books You Need Now

December 29, 2014by leslieannepatrick 2 Comments

Okay, okay so this post isn’t about a chic adventure. But, reading is attractive and attractive is a synonym for chic. Justification made!  Along with eat more vegetables and stick […]

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Books, Life, Uncategorized, Writing

The Ghost Towns of Occupy Hong Kong

December 10, 2014by leslieannepatrick Leave a comment

I‘ll admit I’ve seen the headlines for Occupy Hong Kong when I read the daily paper on my iPhone, but I also admit that I scroll right past them to […]

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Asia, Culture, Hong Kong, Life, Travel, Uncategorized

My Epcot Life

November 5, 2014by leslieannepatrick 4 Comments

Walking through the main square last night in San Miguel de Allende, I watched the waxing moon shine upon the pink tinged parroquia, its brightly lit cross casting a further […]

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Life, Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, South Korea, Travel, Uncategorized

Exploring Tikal: Arachnophobes Beware!

November 3, 2014by leslieannepatrick 4 Comments

The beat of ancient drums hangs in the sauna-like air and the same stars the Mayans used to mark their mysterious calendars shine brightly through the towering canopy of northern […]

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Adventures, Central America, Guatemala, Travel, Uncategorized

Assignments and Books and Moving, Oh My!

October 30, 2014by leslieannepatrick 1 Comment

It’s been a little quiet on The Chic Adventurer blog as of late, but that quietude has not extended to my day to day life. Before I get back to […]

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Adventures, France, Guatemala, Life, Mexico, Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

Tall in the Saddle in San Miguel

September 12, 2014by leslieannepatrick 5 Comments

Although it’s been a few months since Steve and I have settled in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, we have been so busy with writing projects that we haven’t had […]

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Adventures, Mexican Food, Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, Travel, Uncategorized

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