I’ve been intrigued by the life and legacy of Jean-Michel Basquiat from the moment I learned his name. The late, now globally revered artist, died in 1988 at the age of 27 from a drug overdose. I was still a baby. In spite of the trove of paintings and drawings he left behind and the… Continue Reading
by: Victoria Harris (@Chef_Vicky) Last weekend, I attended the Taste of DC, a two-day cultural and culinary adventure set over five blocks on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. The event featured over 70 food vendors, a beer garden, contests, games and culinary demos on the main stage. I spent much of the first day exploring the twenty-two… Continue Reading
by: Victoria Harris (@Chef_Vicky) Last weekend, I attended the Taste of DC, a two-day cultural and culinary adventure set over five blocks on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. The event featured over 70 food vendors, a beer garden, contests, games and culinary demos on the main stage. I spent much of the first day exploring… Continue Reading
Kayaking at Pier 96 in New York City Whenever I tell a friend that I’m going kayaking, I always get mixed reactions like: “Where?!” “OMG! You finally took a vacation?!” “On the Hudson? How far Upstate are you?” It fills me with delight when I get to tell them that I haven’t left the city.… Continue Reading
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Updated 10/18/13: After last month’s successful kickoff to their immersive writer’s retreat experience, the Four Seasons has decided to open up the program to any visitor who is staying at their Papagayo resort in Costa Rica. They’ve even made a few changes to make the program more accessible to guests, including dropping the $500 registration… Continue Reading
The Africa Travel Association’s 8th annual Presidential Forum on Tourism to Africa will take place on Thursday, September 26th at New York University in conjunction with the United Nations’ General Assembly meetings.… Continue Reading
The Fijian Ministry of Tourism has announced that the region is looking to compile an industry-wide crisis communications guide. The main purpose of the crisis guide is so that there will be a coordinated message or unified voice in times of crisis or bad press. Fiji, which is home to more than 300 tropical islands… Continue Reading
For as long as I can remember I’ve always been fascinated by aquatic life and the mysteries of the ocean. Early on, that interest was fed with NatGeo specials, Shark Week marathons and trips to the local aquarium. But now that I’m older, and decidedly more adventurous, I’ve begun to look for experiences that allow… Continue Reading
On June 18th, Harlem Park to Park and Experience: Harlem are hosting Summer Sizzles on Lenox, a walking food tour and happy hour on Lenox Avenue. Tickets to the event cost $10 (purchase tickets before midnight on June 17th to receive a two for one discount) and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the… Continue Reading
There are a ton of great places you can eat in New York, but the experience of dining al fresco in Harlem is unrivaled. Not only is my neighborhood drenched with history, it also has the most culturally diverse crowds and a great mix of culinary staples that can satisfy almost any appetite. So if… Continue Reading