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Happy Friday: Key West in Pictures

Happy Friday: Key West in Pictures

By April 19, 2013 Everywhere | Lifestyle | Travel | Where to go

A week ago I was sitting on a beach in Key West. Today, I’m not, but wishing I was. Here’s to Friday’s and to many, many more of them being spent on the beach…

Where to go: Hong Kong & Shanghai Restaurants

Where to go: Hong Kong & Shanghai Restaurants

By October 16, 2012 Best Of | Food & Drink | Restaurants | Travel | Where to go

Psst, here’s a dispatch from some friends visiting Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Japan: What to do, where to go

Japan: What to do, where to go

By September 25, 2012 Best Of | Travel | Where to go

Our digital expert and international explorer, Caroline Giegerich shares recommendations and insights from her most recent trip to Tokyo….like where to get an amazing sushi breakfast, which knives to buy and how to purchase tampons.

Nolitan Dreams

Nolitan Dreams

By September 19, 2012 Lifestyle | New York | Travel

Have no fear if you’re not ready to purchase (or even rent) a loft in the Nolita hood of NYC quite yet because you can now visit and stay at the amazing Nolitan Hotel.

Sex in My City

Sex in My City

By August 13, 2012 New York | Social Topics | Travel

After four years I consider myself a New Yorker. But then again, I think I always have, regardless of when I actually moved here. And as such, I’m often tempted to embark on “touristy” activities as a fun excursion deeper into a city I adore, and yet I hold off because they’re usually overpriced, likely disappointing and ultimately I’ll just end up feeling like, well, a tourist.

Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap

By July 23, 2012 Accessorize | Travel

Where: Hyannis, Cape Cod MA

Why: ….the question really is, why not? Officially I was visiting a friend. Unofficially I jumped on the first train+bus to escape the NYC heat and concrete…

A Fourth of July (sorta) Holiday

A Fourth of July (sorta) Holiday

By July 4, 2012 New York | Travel

I hope this holiday finds you out of the office and at a beach, picnic table or pool.

But if you have work to do, might I suggest–as I did last year–a Working Weekend Getaway… (boo!)

New Zealand: Fine Dining on the South Island

New Zealand: Fine Dining on the South Island

By June 13, 2012 Best Of | Food & Drink | Other Cities | Restaurants | Travel

I didn’t expect much from New Zealand food, but was pleasantly surprised by all of the delightful dishes on my plate at every meal. Here is my guide to food on the South Island…

Where to Lay Your Head in New Zealand

Where to Lay Your Head in New Zealand

By June 12, 2012 Best Of | Other Cities | Travel

When traveling in the South Island of New Zealand most people are concerned with their activities each day and not as much about where they’ll lay their head each night.

What To Do in New Zealand, Besides Bungy Jumping

What To Do in New Zealand, Besides Bungy Jumping

By June 11, 2012 Best Of | Other Cities | Travel

Getting hitched was a terrific excuse for me and my new husband to embark on an international adventure in New Zealand. We spent nearly two weeks familiarizing ourselves with the South Island and now this Girl Around Town wants to share highlights of that amazing trip…