I may not have been spendin’ G’s, but I definitely felt like I was big pimpin’ at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club. The swanky, newly renovated NYC “it” spot exudes the swagger that this hip hop mogul–who attempted to trademark his baby’s name and just bought over $15k worth of white truffles–is known for. Grab a glass of [...]
When I turned 16, my parents gave me a big, black, brand new SUV with a massive red bow on the windshield. I loved that car…until the fateful summer I spent on a finger of sand jutting out into the Atlantic in a tiny town called Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Yes, 2003’s Hurricane Isabel was [...]
The Empire State Building, the #1 attraction in NYC’s skyline, has long used its fame for good, employing its floodlights as visual megaphones and being the mother of all tourist sites. After years of selfless giving, the ESB is getting something back – specifically a full-scale LED makeover from Royal Philips Electronics. Tonight marks the opening [...]
Two things to know before going to the Philippines food-wise are that you’re going to have to be an adventurous eater, and that it’s difficult to eat vegetarian. Oh and also, what the food lacks in presentation or aesthetic beauty, it makes up for in mind-blowing deliciousness. Really. Here are 6 foods of the Philippines [...]
Hiram Bingham luxury train Cusco to Machu Picchu | Cusco to Machu Picchu, Peru | I know there are many ways to follow the Inca’s path from Cusco to Machu Picchu, but there is only one way to do it in style, surrounded by an exclusive and sophisticated atmosphere, in comfortable cars and with breathtaking [...]
Machu Picchu and Wayna Picchu | Aguas Calientes, Peru | Two of the main vestiges of the Inca Empire, located twenty five minutes away from the town of Aguas Calientes and approximately four hours away from Cusco. I came to Machu Picchu with lots of expectations, and to be honest not with much knowledge, and I [...]
Hilton Head is a tiny island in South Carolina where rich, white men and women congregate for some sun, golf and quiet time on the beach. They wear polos, visors and really loud (color-wise) khaki shorts. It’s like an 80s movie, in the best way possible. I had a quick visit with friends last month, thinking [...]
I mentioned last post that I timed my visit to Los Cabos perfectly, coinciding with a rare rainfall that brought the desert to life. I found my way to the small town of Santiago, about an hour northeast of Cabo San Lucas, searching for a hike/oasis called Canyon of the Fox. To reach the trailhead [...]
Having grown up in Georgia until I was 18, I’m ashamed to admit I never got around to visiting Savannah until now. The quiet city known for romantic B&Bs, a terrific art scene and good and evil is also home to Paula Deen. She obviously needs no introduction to the gays, and her signature restaurant [...]
Savannah, Georgia may have seen an upswing with celebrity sightings this year but the art scene will always be making headlines, thanks to SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) and the number of artists that make the sleepy city their home. Furthermore, designer Marc Jacobs was so inspired, he set up shop here five years ago [...]
