Category: travel
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You might think the Louis Vuitton cafe is wildly overpriced, but …
During my blisteringly wintery New York trip, I decided it was time to treat myself. No better time than that moment to go to the Louis Vuitton Café. The wisdom of the internet told me that it was booked far in advance and unlikely that one could get a reservation on short notice. I refused…
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A tasting menu at Kochi NYC
In January, in the wake of a New York snowstorm, I decided I needed to give myself a culinary treat. I trudged through the massive puddles, felt more appreciative than ever for my coat, and made my way to Kochi in New York for their modern Korean skewer cuisine. Here’s what I made of my…
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Two more NYC coffee shops to try
Really quickly, let’s go back in time to a couple of coffee shops I visited in New York City this past winter. Coffee Shop 1: White Noise Coffee The name alone intrigued me. But rather than being a touristy place or viral with an outstretched line, it seemed like a local hangout. I saw groups…
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What to pack for SXSW
As you get your mind ready to attend SXSW in Austin, Texas, you might be wondering what to even pack. Here’s some ideas to help you build your packing list. While there is no real dress code for the event, there are few things you should definitely bring: Comfortable clothes: Or rather, clothes you feel…
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Is SXSW right for you?
SXSW is just around the corner. Chances are that if you happened upon this blog, you either planning to attend or just have questions about the event. SXSW is a major event held annually in Austin, Texas. Music and film are massive parts of the schedule. There is also a lot of tech. But what…
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A wasted trip
It’s snowing outside. I knew full well this would happen and braced myself for the massive storm that was coming our way. Days before I came to New York, I switched my flight to get ahead of the impending snow and wind that threatened to cancel my flight. I figured it would be fine. But…
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The Alderman was …
It was a bright spot in a relatively undesireable hotel stay. The Alderman is tucked away inside the Hilton Motto Hotel in New York City. I was honestly surprised by the presence of a restaurant and bar in a lower priced hotel. But there it was, there to support me with my food needs. On…
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Regrettable hotel choice
It was a regrettable mistake. At check-in, the front desk attendant asked me that simple question: Would you prefer a higher or lower floor? With the bias of hindsight, I can say it was foolish of me to say, “Higher.” My initial though was a that I higher floor would put me further away from…
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I may never willingly stay at this hotel again
You know how people will say expensive hotels are a waste because all you really need is just a bed? All you’re going to do is just sleep there and then you’re out all day. I thought I’d found the perfect hotel just for that: Hilton Motto Times Square in New York City. The room…
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So you want to go to New York in a snowstorm
My trip this past weekend to New York City was the ultimate in winter travel to the area. After years of being spoiled by mild temperatures, I finally got a taste of what the season can really be like in the Big Apple. A huge snowstorm came through the area, and I found myself in…
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