New York City life is definitely not for everyone. I’ve met many a people and relatives who consider the fast-paced urban lifestyle much too overwhelming for their liking. I, however am not one of those people. I love walking outside and having the freedom to do literally anything your heart desires. Want to see a movie – head a couple blocks down. Feel like going to the theater – that’s a couple blocks that way. Fashion show? Check. Museum vibe? … [Read more...]
Endless Eating Opportunities in New York City
Man, oh man. Even after however many times I have visited New York City I am amazed at just how much and what an endless assortment of dining opportunity at your fingertips I really mean it. Duck Duck bar made our list because it is one of our all-time favorite hangout spots. Located in Brooklyn, which is still very much New York City for those who might be living under a rock, this bar is the hot spot for the younger local scene and has a … [Read more...]
First Visit Best Impressions New York City
The very first time I visited New York City I just about fainted. This was it. This was life. I was absolutely spell bound and now, as a frequent visiter, I still get goosebumps everytime I drive through the bridge and am met with the breathtaking view. This place really is the bees’ knees. It is full of life, character, cultural diversity and endless opportunity for the young at heart. I initially visited for various modeling gigs and … [Read more...]
Exploring A Bit Of Food And Culture In Washington DC
I’ve spent a ton of time in this awesome city and if there’s one thing I can tell the average tourist it is this: Don’t get so caught up in visiting all of the historical monuments that you miss out on all of the cultural vibrancy and loads of fun that this town has to offer. Don’t get me wrong – the museums and art galleries are all great and some of the best in the nation – so I completely understand why places like the Smithsonian and the … [Read more...]
Small Introduction On Visiting Washington DC
We've definitely written about Washington DC in a few previous posts, so while a small introduction might seem unnecessary, we're doing it for the obvious reason that at some point in the next year, we're going to have another president in the White House and thus an awesome opportunity to write about all of the wonderful things that make DC such a fantastic place to visit. Which means we'll have to expand on our DC Hotel listings and we'll … [Read more...]
Boutique Hotel Suggestions Washington DC
Following up on our initial entry on visiting Washington DC, here are a couple of recommendations on boutique hotels that are worth a quick look. Most of these are north of the White House between Dupont and Logan Circles. All of these are reasonably good and in good distance of the sights. Hotel Rouge – is a Kimpton Hotel, a brand which is well known for being boutique, without being common. Most of the rooms are very spacious and comfortable … [Read more...]
Happy Fourth of July: Washington DC
We thought it was appropriate that with the Fourth of July not too far off we might give some coverage on the Nations Capitol. Washington DC is an amazing city to visit, with noodles of cultural opportunities, variously good restaurants and accommodation. The down side to visiting DC for the Fourth, is that of course this is a very popular time to do so. Realistically we would recommend avoiding crowds, and thus avoiding DC on Independence Day, … [Read more...]
Join The Mile High Club In Vegas
A genius business idea that is long overdue and it figures that the one with the idea would be in Vegas. Yes, there is now a small charter air company that will take you up in the air with your partner specifically for a romp in the sack and you can tick off the bucket list having joined the Mile High Club. The Love Cloud is a small twin engine Cessna, with what really amounts to a fancy cot in the back. We found this by way of CNBC, and from the … [Read more...]
The Other Side Of Key West
Any mention of Key West probably conjures to the mind any number of colorful architypes – the drunken college kid on Duval Street, others pouring out of bars with rock music blaring, the parade of cruise ship tourists, bad t-shirt and souvenir shops, more or less like most Caribbean islands – and you would be right, it’s all there, that’s the dominant image of Key West and it’s probably not going to change any time some. However if you thought … [Read more...]