Rome on Shine

Travel Confession: I Went to Rome and Didn't See the Sistine Chapel

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By Johan Mengesha, Senior Editor There are few works of art as magnificent as the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Or at least, so I hear. The ethereal beauty of "The Creation of Adam" in person remains a mystery to me, because, as it turns out, the Sistine Chapel…

The New Seven Wonders of the World

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Whether you are climbing a mountain in Peru, gazing up into the open arms of a massive statue in Brazil or imagining the games of gladiators in Rome, the New Seven Wonders of the World hold in them the intrinsic magic of civilizations that often remain a mystery to us. While the Hanging Gardens of…

Packing Away Memories of Backpacking Europe

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Every so often I wish I knew what happened to backpackers I met and bonded with for sometimes a few hours, days or even weeks. I sometimes wonder if, in today's so-connected online world, if there is a way to track these people down and reconnect with them. For example, I think of a woman named Judith from Hamburg, Germany. I met her in Rome in 1988 -- and I have wonderful memories of hanging out with her, and checking out the ancient Roman ruins as well as St. Peter's Square with her.

Jessica Biel at the premiere of "Easy Virtue" in Rome

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Actress Jessica Biel attends the "Easy Virtue" Premiere held at the Auditorium Parco della Musica on October 27, 2008 in Rome, Italy.In the flick, the sexy actress plays a racy American who weds a young British aristocrat after a whirlwind romance.She look absolutely amazing, but she definitely...

Carmen Electra Disaster Movie Premiere in Rome

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The former â€œBaywatchâ€ babe was spotted in Rome,Italy to promote her latest movie Disaster Movie.The sexy actress was not afraid to show off her assets while over seas, she wore a very revealing red mini dress to the movieâ€™s premiere.I love, love...

America's Next Top Model Recap: And on this week's episode, Tyra breaks my heart

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Oh sweet, sweet Wednesday night. Another wondrous hour of my life spent watching America's Next Top Model. Except, wait. What's this? Something has gone wrong: I hated the show last night, hated the creepy old Italian men fawning over or belittling the models, hated the stupid commercial (hated the commercial! I always LOVE the commercial!), hated Tyra (nothing new there), hated the judging, the crying, the faux enthusiasm...it was as if all the magic dropped out right in front of me and I was left staring at Nigel Barker feeling lifeless and cold. And I think I know why...

April 21

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Today America remembers the great writer Mark Twain.I remember his writing to this effect in his book entitled "Pudd'nhead Wilson" that it was a mistake of God. He should not have forbidden the apple; instead the serpent. This also happens to be the date of birth for...