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Category Archives: travel

Why Don’t You? #106

May 2, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

Monday: Why don’t you spend some time going through social media and deleting people and groups that don’t bring you happiness? I was appalled the other day when I saw […]

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advice, death, depression, Diana Vreeland, DIY, Egypt, fashion, inspiration, Royal, shopping, travel

THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #143

May 1, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

LOVE: Instagram Maps: I never realized that there was a map feature on Instagram that shows where you take all of your pictures. What a marvelous thing! It doesn’t simply […]

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Beyonce, book, death, Egypt, music, photography, travel

THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #140

April 9, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

LOVE: The Discovery of King Tut Exhibition @ Putnam Museum: My most used catchphrase is, “Egypt is everywhere!” I usually have this on Instagram and it’s followed by a number of […]

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ancient Egypt, Beyonce, cat, Iowa, music, Paris, shopping, travel

More Bounce In California

April 3, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

I had a marvelous time in California with my cousin, Pam, over spring break. Makes me wish for the millionth time that I lived in Calfornia and got to spend […]

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California, cemetery, Egyptomania, hair, Los Angeles, museum, nature, travel, vacation

THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #139

April 2, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

LOVE: Return to My Favorite Places: My wallet is weeping, reader, and my savings account is glaring at me. You see, dear reader, I have spent tremendous amounts of money […]

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adventure, Egypt, Egyptology, film, France, travel, vampire, writing

Why Don’t You? #99

March 7, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you befriend people who handle doves for weddings and other celebrations? This is not a simple recommendation, and I wouldn’t recommend it if I hadn’t gone to […]

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advice, Chateau Marmont, cooking, Diana Vreeland, food, inspiration, sleep, suggestion, travel

Missing Turin

February 14, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Turin has been on my mind since the day I left it. I never expected to have such depth of feeling for the city, but I loved everything about it. I […]

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ancient Egypt, Egyptology, Europe, Italian, Italy, travel, Turin

THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #130

January 23, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: iPad Pro: I still haven’t bought the iPad Pro, but I have no doubt that it will be mine at some point. I was going to get it as […]

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Apple, film, future, iPhone, Olivia de Havilland, technology, travel

2015: A Reflection, Part 3/3

January 5, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

SEPTEMBER: I became passionate about Elvira. She’s a national treasure, and Mistress of the Dark is a masterpiece. I was missing France, so I drank a lot of Perrier Menthes and sulked […]

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Apple, baking, cat, Christmas, fashion, Halloween, mental health, New York CIty, One Direction, Paris, tattoo, travel

2015: A Reflection, Part 2/3

January 4, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 6 Comments

The middle of the year was hella busy, so get ready for scrolling. MAY: It rained every day, so I could not plant my salad gardens. I was livid. I […]

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California, cat, Egyptology, Europe, France, Harry Styles, Italy, Nice, One Direction, Paris, travel, Turin

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