The Diamond Industry: Working for a Girl’s Best Friend

Diamonds are in Rendy Ng’s blood as she is the third generation to work in the industry, at Hong Kong’s Bee’s Diamonds.  A history major who went on to law school, this was a complete change of career for her.  Though she took her Graduate Gemologist and Accredited Jewelers Professional diplomas from the Gemological Institute of America, law was […]

A Sweet Life on Food and Style with David Rocco

Canadian celebrity chef, David Rocco is known to many as the host of La Dolce Vita – Italian for The Sweet Life – seen on channels such as The Food Network Canada and in over 150 other countries.  The show has also spun off cookbooks as well as a companion soundtrack.   On the show, which is […]

Romantic, Delicious and Apple-Filled

Who would have thought a theme restaurant would do well in France?  But Pomze is no theme restaurant in the American sense.  In fact, it’s elegant and grown-up, just like many other eateries in Paris.  However,  one thing that makes it different is its focus on apples – most dishes have apples in them and not just […]

London’s National Gallery, Art and Social Commentary

London’s National Gallery features works from western European artists ranging from about 1250 until 1900.  The gallery, which is located near Trafalgar Square, has over 2,300 works, and admission to the pemanent exhibits, unlike other museums and galleries is free.  Of course, you will have to pay for any extras, including an audio guide.  Not […]