Festivals & Events
Exploring Colorado’s Small Town Art Scene
In Colorado‘s small town of Grand Junction, there are many worthwhile activities for backpackers. One free and interesting way to spend a day is to explore the area’s outdoor art scene, also known as Art on the Corner. The program was started in 1984 by a local sculptor named Dave Davis, and continues as a…Read more...
World’s Largest Easter Egg in Bariloche, Argentina
So I meant to post this yesterday but unfortunately was in transit all day. Anyway, I was just in Bariloche, Argentina, where they claimed to have the world’s largest chocolate Easter egg. It weighed 4 tons and was 27 feet high, so I’m guessing they weren’t lying. For those lucky enough to have been in…Read more...
Having Lunch with Anthony Bourdain at LAUT in New York
This week, I got the chance to attend a Singapore tasting menu and Q&A with Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef of the hit shows No Reservations and The Layover. The event was held at Laut near Union Square in New York. After attending, not only am I head-over-heels in love with Singaporean food; I’ve also learned…Read more...
10 Reasons Why Long Island Should Be on Your Bucket List
So while I write a ton of posts on New York City and spend a lot of my time there I’m actually a proud Long Island native (I actually still live here). It always amazes me how much my friends love it when they visit, always completely surprised at the fact that there’s such a…Read more...
Tough Mudder Tri-State: Running Through Fire, Electroshock Thereapy, and Swallowing Mud
12 miles. 32 obstacles. I’m not sure what I was thinking when I signed up to take part in the Tri-State Tough Mudder 2011 in New Jersey. Well, actually, my friend had begged me to do it, and since I consider myself in-shape I figured it wouldn’t be too bad. I could definitely run 12…Read more...
Conga Lines at Church in Ghana, Africa
Before going to Ghana, Africa, I had been told that I absolutely had to attend a church service as it is an amazing event. Moreover, all of the children at the home were very devote Christians, and I wanted to be a part of something that was special to them. Demet, another volunteer, and…Read more...
Photo Essay: A Crazy Halloween in the Village, New York
Halloween in New York is by far my favorite weekend of the year. It’s so much fun getting dressed up as something totally crazy and attending dozens of themed parties all over the city. And, of course, there is the infamous parade that goes through the village. If you’re taking the train in…Read more...
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