City Gal On The Go
I arrived in Granada early in the morning from San Juan del Sur. It was an unexpected arrival and I had no time to find a place to stay in advance. I asked to be dropped off by Parque Central because I knew it was surrounded by hotels and, being a more touristy area, would
San Juan del Sur is located on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua, about 40 minutes from the border of Costa Rica. It’s a hippie-surf-mecca adorned with colorful buildings and a sprawling bay. While the addition of several upscale eco-lodges has put SJDS on the map, the city’s relaxed atmosphere and cool vibe still caters to
West Harlem is home to fantastic restaurants and bakeries, beautiful churches, unique architecture, inspiring street art, and a bustling 125th Street complete with musicians and the legendary Apollo Theater. It’s an exquisite neighborhood, alive with soul and energy. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Here is a photographic tour of the vibrant
Ever wanted the luxury of having an exotic beach all to yourself? Here’s how! The crystal blue Caribbean water of Playa Blanca, Cartagena. If you know anything about Cartagena, you know that the beaches and water closest to Cartagena, off Bocadrande and Old City, are not the turquoise water pictured above. To swim in
La Boquilla is a fishing village on the outskirts of Cartagena, Colombia. It’s not a top tourist destination. It’s not beautiful in the conventional sense. It has deserted beaches, but not the sandy white ones implied by that statement. The food is fantastic, but you won’t be dining at a Michelin-rated restaurant. La Boquilla is
Cartagena is probably best known for its Old City, founded in 1533 in Spanish colonial style and now a famed UNESCO World Heritage site. Located on the Carribean coast of Colombia, Cartagena has everything you’d imagine the Caribbean to have and more – sunshine and palms, turquoise water, white sand beaches, and seafood served fresh
It’s no secret that Phuket isn’t my favorite place in Thailand. Though there are some nice beaches, they don’t compare to beaches in other parts of Thailand, and it’s incredibly touristy. The real gem of Phuket – Phuket Town – is usually passed over in favor of crowded beaches and oceanfront hotels. Old Phuket Town
The 1920s era of Prohibition conjures up thoughts of flappers, gangsters and secret speakeasies illegally serving bootlegged alcohol. East Ville Des Folies brought Prohibition to life this weekend, with the first annual Beer and Whiskey Festival. East Ville Des Folies took place at the famous Webster Hall, once owned by infamous American gangster, Al Capone.
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