City Gal On The Go
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.
Update: Looking for information re Upper East Side consignment stores? You may want to visit CONSIGN.NYC, a site dedicated solely to high end consignment in New York City. You’ll find a great map of the Upper East Side shops there as well! The Upper East Side is home to some of the most exclusive stores
Soul food has its origin in African American culture and is popular in the American south. Some say the term “soul food” originated in the 1960s when “soul” was a widely used adjective to describe African American culture. As New Yorkers, there’s no need to travel south to get your fill of authentic American soul
Christmas is a special time in New York City. Although overrun with tourists flocking to see the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, it’s difficult not to get caught up in the spirit of the holiday season. From street signs to souvenir shops, stores on Fifth Avenue didn’t spare any expense in welcoming the holiday season. Burberry‘s
Ok, so technically Koh Panyee is not floating; it’s a Muslim fishing village built on stilts in the shallow water of Phang Nga Bay, Thailand. Koh Panyee was settled around 200 years ago and there are between 1,500 and 2,000 current residents. Koh Panyee remains relatively insulated from the outside world. While Koh Panyee was initially
While we would all love to have as much time as possible to explore a city, sometimes we’re forced to make the most of a short period of time. So what happens if you only have 2 days in Tokyo? Here’s what you can’t miss: Sushi. Tokyo is home to some of the best raw
Amphawa Floating Market Amphawa Floating Market is one of the true gems of Thailand. I arrived at Amphawa via tuk tuk from the 7-11 outside of the Maeklong Railway Market (scroll down for directions). I was the only non-Thai in the tuk tuk and, truth be told, I had no idea if I was going to the
Phang Nga Bay rests between Krabi, on the Malay Peninsula of Thailand, and the island of Phuket. Easily accessible from Krabi, Phi Phi and Phuket, Phang Nga Bay boasts one of the most stunning landscapes in the world. Phang Nga Bay is most widely known for its limestone cliffs, which seem to jet straight out