Tag: things to do
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Artechouse used Love is Blind to its advantage
I went to Artechouse back in February. It was an immersive experience that allowed me to experience the creative power of AI. I went alone and was able to linger in each space and contemplate for an extended time. I look fondly on that time and plan to get over there to see more exhibits.…
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I had to try this energy boosting treatment at Equinox for myself
I entered the dimly lit room hoping it would be exactly what I needed. It was the start of my session on the Spa Wave Table at Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards. I had been looking forward to trying this treatment since February, back when my plan had been thwarted when it was out of service.…
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An actually brutally honest review of Moulin Rouge on Broadway
Before you go to buy a single ticket to go see Moulin Rouge on Broadway, ask yourself what kind of person you are. Are you the type of person who picks a part songs on the radio based on their lyrics? Do you hate a plot hole? Are you a sucker for dialogue as a…
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A few things to know before visiting the Glyptotek in Copenhagen
If you are a museum geek, you can rest assured that Copenhagen has plenty of options for you to fill your itinerary. But if you are an art history geek in particular, you need to make sure you head to the Glyptotek. While I think you should go an explore the collections yourself, here are…
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Copenhagen department stores were a learning experience for me
There was excitement in the air. Maybe it was just my own. I had put Illum and Magasin du Nord on my Copenhagen itinerary early in my trip planning. Once I was in country, I was giddy, like a 90s teenager who had been dropped off at the mall. Truthfully, Magasin du Nord is a…
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Experiencing art in the depths of the earth: Cisternerne in Copenhagen
Sitting in my hotel room in Denmark, I searched for things to do. Ah the Cisternerne!, There is an art exhibit there, I’ll go look at that. Aside from the address, that is all the information that I had as I headed off on my walk to see it. The Cisternerne is within a park…
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I underestimated Minneapolis in the summer
I showed up to Minneapolis to attend a conference for work. I was not at all excited about the location chosen, but I went anyway. I apologize Minneapolis, you are beautiful in the late spring and early summer. I sat next to a fellow diner, in town for 24 hours, who eagerly soaked up everything…
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4 things to know before you go to Muir Woods
If you are headed to California, you (hopefully) have seeing some redwoods on your itinerary. And the trees are magnificent, but this isn’t what this post will be about. Here are four things you might not have thought of that I think you should know before you go to Muir Woods. 1. It is a…
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Walking along the Embarcadero
I can’t help but feel that walking is the best way to get to know another city. And it is easy to take a walking tour of San Francisco, just following the Embarcadero. Here are some stops we made along the way. Fisherman’s Wharf: We stopped here for people watching, and to take in the…
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Getting the best view of the Golden Gate Bridge
As a visitor to San Francisco, I of course needed to see the Golden Gate Bridge. We drove to the observation deck. I was prepared for picturesque views. I was not prepared to have to fight to see them. The first battle was parking. The lot was tight, with few spaces, but a long line…
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