Virgin Galactic: WhiteKnight II

Posted on July 29, 2008 Under Travel

Today, Virgin Galactic, the newest arm of the Virgin Group, rolled out the WhiteKnight II (WK2) mothership at the Mojave Air and Space Port and we had a chance to be a part of it. Guests checked in at the…

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Victoria & Albert's Village Fête

Posted on July 25, 2008 Under Travel

What happens when you let a bunch of contemporary artists invent carnival games? The V&A's Village Fête of course. For those non-Brits, a Fête is what we in America call a fair, except this is so much more proper and…

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Grand Opening: Pong in the LES

Posted on July 22, 2008 Under Travel

I was hopping around the LES with my pal from Zoomdoggle and we happened upon the space at 139 Norfolk called Grand Opening. Formerly famous for the DRV-IN project they did (Manhattan's only drive-in theater), they're now hosting Pong 2.0…

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Exclusive First Look: Clock Bar

Posted on July 22, 2008 Under Travel

Michael Mina's Clock Bar is the newest collaboration between Mina and the Westin St. Francis, paying homage to the San Francisco hotel's century-old tradition in Union Square. While the namesake -- the Magneta grandfather clock -- proudly stands outside the…

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The Presidio Motel

Posted on July 14, 2008 Under Travel

Most motels across the country are unique reminders of an era in roadside elegance long gone. Their rooms are adorned by Bob Ross-esque landscape paintings and beds that vibrate for the small fee of a nickel. The Presidio Motel seeks…

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Urban Daddy: Keys to the City

Posted on July 10, 2008 Under Travel

One way to get the key to New York City is to get on Mayor Bloomberg's good side. But if sucking up to politicians isn't your style, might we suggest checking out Urban Daddy's new Keys To The City microsite?…

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Turnleft's Free Urban Guides

Posted on July 9, 2008 Under Travel

We've written about plenty of travel guides, but this time we thought a) what's one more? and b) it's free! Whether you have a hankering for a happening lounge or a dose of architectural innovation in a distant land, Turnleft…

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What should Josh do in Rome?

Posted on July 8, 2008 Under Travel

I've been collecting the frequent flyer miles, and right now I'm in Rome for the next week (for the first time). I'm here because on Thursday I'm speaking at the TTI/Vanguard conference about the future of the social web, this…

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Been There, Haven't Done That

Posted on July 2, 2008 Under Travel

Fodor's and Lonely Planet do an admirable job of helping first timers get around unfamiliar locales, but what about repeat visitors? After the obvious museums and landmarks, there are still plenty of cultural must sees and dos that escape our…

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Urbane Nomads

Posted on July 1, 2008 Under Travel

You've lived it up in London, found romance in Rome, and even wandered into a tourist trap in Turkey. So what's next, you international traveler you? You could take photos of the Leaning Tower of Pisa or eat brunch in…

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