Amy Martin designed these irreverent Time Travel Posters for McSweeney's 826LA and the newest branch of the non-profit literary institution, the Echo Park Time Travel Mart in Los Angeles. With tongue wedged deeply into cheek, the voyage-themed posters feature vintage-feeling…
Continue Reading →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…
Continue Reading →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?…
Continue Reading →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…
Continue Reading →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…
Continue Reading →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…
Continue Reading →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…
Continue Reading →Most guide books are, well, dull. And even if you think you've picked the "local" spots, you're likely to end up at the same bar or strip club with all the other tourists. Lame. But check out the new book…
Continue Reading →Ada Pinkston at Current TV just sent over a video they just posted featuring their Brazilian host Rico (no last name) of the Globe Patrol show getting reacquainted with Sao Paulo after being away for a decade. You know we've…
Continue Reading →Hope you don't mind if I share something personal. I just got back from my honeymoon in Napa (no, I will not be posting photos), and of all of the tasting rooms, wine shops, and California cuisine restaurants, my best…
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