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It’s rare to come across a woman in the British blogosphere who speaks her mind, but then that’s why Mad News UK blogger Janice Spence is so special.

Death of Adonis at the St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum

The Hermitage museum in St. Petersburg, Russia is one of the largest and oldest museums in the entire world, and here’s what Parlour columnist Nicole is the New Black saw.

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Why Japanese Toilets Are My New Unlikely Love Interest

March 30, 2012 | Nicole is the new black

On her travels Parlour columnist Nicole has experienced many things but nothing quite measures up to a heated toilet that plays Hall & Oates. Check out why Japan’s love of cleanliness has changed our dear Berlin writer.

Black In Berlin: If Europe Was Graded On Its Race Relations, It’d Fail

White and non-white relationships in Germany and the rest of Europe aren’t as good as locals want you to think. The progressiveness Europe clings to when comparing itself to the Read the rest

photo courtesy of Kolenda Kennels

 

Germany might be the most dog friendly place in the world.

The local attitude towards pets is one of the first observations people make after arriving in Germany. As … Read the rest

Black in Berlin: Christmas In Germany Is Best With Gluhwein!

Black in Berlin: Christmas In Germany Is Best With Gluhwein!

December 22, 2011 | Nicole is the new black

Winter in Berlin can be less than inspiring, on the shortest days the sun sets as early 3:45 in the afternoon. In the darkness, the cold is transformed into an … Read the rest

Black in Berlin: Surviving Germany’s Food Culture

Black in Berlin: Surviving Germany’s Food Culture

December 1, 2011 | Nicole is the new black

The holidays always reminds of all the great food I miss while living in Germany. Germany does have good food but a lot of it is surprisingly bland.

From … Read the rest

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