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Happy 2026! It’s the New Year! And while this trip actually happened in Fall 2025 – for some reason I forgot to update my own site! Amsterdam is a wonderful addition to any European getaway, and completely walkable. My must do is a canal tour! Click on this link to read the full scoop on House of Coco. ELENA:)    <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Here is a piece I wrote for House of Coco. And yes, it’s almost been a year since I got to visit the ADLER Spa and Resort DOLOMITI. But better late than never! Haha. Click this link to read the piece. ELENA:)  <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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On April 29, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend North America’s 50 Best Bar Awards which were held in Vancouver. While Vancouver is no stranger to hosting global sporting events (Winter Olympics 2010 and soon to be co-hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026), this event bought the best of the best in the drinks and hospitality \u00a0industry to the Canadian city. Click here to read the short piece on BELLAMedia.co I cannot wait to see how Vancouver’s bars fair next year with Prophecy (#53 on the top 100 list) joining regulars Botanist Bar (#26) and Keefer Bar (#28). <\/p>\n

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Here is my final piece for the House of Coco team. It was great to work with them over the last year. So many adventures and new friends. Click here to read the story.\u00a0 ELENA:)  <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Ever since 2017, I have sung the praises of teamLab as a must see\/do for anyone travelling to Japan. I had the great opportunity to check out the latest teamLab Borderless installation, which opened to the public in Feb. Click here to read the piece. ELENA:)  <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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If you know me, you know I can throw a mean party. And if you are lucky to be on my birthday guest list and have attended, you will know I really try to think of all the details. Here I had a chat with POPSUGAR writer Maressa Brown where she asked the question, “Who Pays For the Birthday Dinner?”\u00a0 A very timely piece after I hosted my birthday dinner mid Feb. \u00a0In the piece you will find my travel writer friend La Carmina as well. ELENA:)  <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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My last European trip of 2023 was to Losinj, Croatia. What a beautiful, serene place. It’s no wonder that those in the know would flock here for respite. Click on this link to read the piece on House of Coco. ELENA:)<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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On this last day of 2023, I give you not an article I wrote, for a change. \u00a0But here is one about me and my long-time trainer and friend Ayron Howey. This is written by my NYC pal Amanda for Women’s Health. Hope you have a happy and healthy New year ahead. ELENA:)  <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Sadly, this is my final product roundup for House of Coco. I wanted to do something that is fall without talking about Pumpkin Spice. Hahaha. Click here for the link to read the piece. ELENA:)<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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En route to Losinj, I was able to stay one night pre and post trip in London. 35 hours is not alot of time. Here are my suggestions to make the most of your short time. Click here to read the piece on House of Coco. ELENA:)<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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So I had a completely different idea of how this piece was going to turn out. I was not expecting the overwhelming silver options I would receive. Click here to check out my silver finds.   ELENA:)<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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On my first day\/night in London I had a reunion dinner with two writers from House of Coco, Anji and Anna. Our meeting place was the Old Queen Street Cafe. Click here to read the story. ELENA:)  <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Ever since I learned about SMIZING from Tyra Banks – I have incorporated it whenever I am taking a photo. Here she teams up with Karen Miller for the ICON series. Read about this collaboration here on House of Coco. ELENA:)  <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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After my wonderful 2 week stint in Greece, I came home and had to get to work (eek!). Click here to read my piece for House of Coco. Although I miss all the yummy food, I am thankful to have missed the heat wave! ELENA:)<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","max_pages":35}