Showers are in the weather forecast for this week on Oahu, so it might be a good time to check out some of Oahu's museums. Here's the scoop, courtesy of Weather.com: Friday, February 1 Scattered showers and wind with a high of 79, low of 70 Saturday, February 2 Partly cloudy and windy with a high of 78, low of 70 Sunday, February 3 Partly cloudy with a high of 78, low of 69 Monday, February 4 Few showers with a high of 79, low of 70 Tuesday, February 5 Partly cloudy with a high of 79, low of 69 Wednesday, February 6 Cloudy with a high of 79, low of 69 Thursday, February Mostly sunny with a high of 77, low of 68 … [Read more...]
San Diego Events for Week of 2/1
January 31, 2008 By 2 Comments
Friday, February 1 (various times) San Diego's Museum Month kicks off a month of cultural exploration! Participating museums include Birch Aquarium at Scripps, The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, and the Reuben H. Fleet Science Museum. Monday, February 4 (10 am - 4:30 pm) Last day to visit the San Diego Museum of Man's exhibit, Journey to the Copper Age. Tuesday, February 5 (6 pm - midnight) San Diego's famed Gaslamp Quarter celebrates Fat Tuesday with Mardi Gras-themed parades, live entertainment, dancing, drinks, and more! Wednesday, February 6 Celebrate Black History Month at San Diego's World Beat Center as they screen the Bob Marley film Africa Unite. … [Read more...]
Tartine Bakery
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Lemon Cream Tart at Tartine Photo uploaded by lil'bear During your travels in San Francisco, you're bound to need a little mid-day pick me up. For the best in gourmet bakeries, check out Tartine on 18th Street in the Mission District neighborhood. Grab a delightful breakfast pastry, a hot pressed-sandwich, or a slice of pie, cake, or a delectable tart from their menu. Rita over at the Daily Dose Domino Magazine blog loved it, and we hope you do too! … [Read more...]
NYC Events for the Week of 1/31
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Thursday, January 31 (7 pm) Broadway star Judy Kuhn performs songs from her album Serious Playground: The Songs of Laura Nyro at Iridium Jazz Club. Through February 2 The New York Philharmonic presents "Day of Berio" at the Rose Theater with conductor Lorin Maazel. Saturday, February 2 (9 am -5 pm) Grab some new things to read at the Huge Free Bookfair at the New York Hilton & Towers featuring 450 indie publishers along with guest authors and poets. Through February 10 The Classical Theater of Harlem presents an updated production of The Trojan Women by Euripides. The production is staged at The Gatehouse and poses the question of "Are we somehow complicit in disintegration and violence...even when it isn't happening to us?" … [Read more...]
Boston Events for the Week of 1/31
January 31, 2008 By 2 Comments
Thursday, January 31 (7-8:30 pm) Head over to Mary Norton Hall in Old South Church for the first night of Opera 101: Six Great Operas. This is course that will meet on the following five Thursdays and will chronicle the history of the chosen operas. Friday, February 1 The ICA presents the opening day of their new exhibit "The World as a Stage," in conjunction with the Tate Modern museum in London. This exhibit "examines how a sense of theater or spectacle has had an impact on the museum experience, redefining the roles of spectator and participant." Saturday, February 2 (10 am - 8 pm) The Bayside Expo Center is hosting the Going Green Expo! this weekend to "...inspire, inform and empower rural and urban citizens alike by presenting a wide range of green practices, techniques and strategies for taking action to create a comfortable, compassionate and sustainable future and a liveable … [Read more...]
Add us on Facebook!
January 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Facebook image uploaded by Shannon B. for Go Card USA We've been facebook fans since practically the beginning. And now that the facebook network is open to everyone, we've created an account so we can stay in touch with fellow travel fiends. If you’re already on the facebook, then we’d love to connect. Become a fan to stay current on travel tips, tidbits, and more. So, what are you waiting for? Join us on facebook! … [Read more...]
Afternoon in Malibu, California
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Malibu Pier and Beach Photo provided by Carrie T. This is a great time of the year to visit Malibu. Avoid the summer crowds, pack up a picnic lunch, and head to the beach in Malibu for the day with your family … it’s a great way to unwind on a Sunday. You can shop or grab food at the Malibu Country Mart. You might even casually bump into a star here! Another great place to spend a day sunning is on the Pepperdine Campus. Let the guard know that you are just visiting and head up to the grassy lawn overlooking the ocean. You can park on the street and even bring pets … this is an amazing place to waste away the afternoon reading a good book or sharing time with your family. The views are stunning. Access to the exclusive beaches in Malibu can be tough to find. Many beaches used to be closed off to the public all together but that has all changed… Appropriately … [Read more...]
New York City Maps
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Map of Manhattan Photo uploaded by chokola Getting around New York City can be confusing, especially if you are a first-time visitor. Surprisingly, there are not many map shops in the city, but this article from newyorkology.com lists the few places where you can find maps in the metro area. The main stores that carry NYC maps include Barnes & Noble and Hagstrom Map and Travel Center, but there are other options for finding more specialized maps as well. Avoid getting lost and pick up a NYC map during your next visit! … [Read more...]
NYT Frugal Traveler Does Hawaii on a Dime
January 30, 2008 By 4 Comments
View from the roadside, Oahu Photo uploaded by Go Card USA This weekend New York Times travel writer Matt Gross shared his experiences in Hawaii on a Dime. My boyfriend and I are planning a Valentine's Day trip to Hawaii, so he eagerly forwarded me the article (there's also a slide show and a video to accompany the article online). Gross visited the Big Island and Kauai, but we'll be traveling to Oahu and the Big Island instead. Still, the writer offers some helpful tips, like booking rooms at a bed and breakfast and foregoing the expensive local coffee (unless you're a serious coffee connoisseur). So far, the boyfriend and I managed to snag airline tickets from Boston to Honolulu for about $500 on Delta Airlines, and we're spending about $100/night at locally owned B & B's, as Gross suggests. Stay tuned for more on my budget adventures in Hawaii! … [Read more...]
Golfing in Oahu
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Golf Course in Oahu Photo uploaded by jackfrench If you're looking to play a few rounds of golf during your Hawaiian jaunt, Aloha-Hawaii.com published a great article on the courses available in Oahu. From the Ala Wai Golf Course in Waikiki to the Turtle Bay Resort Golf Club on the North Shore, the island offers courses with amazingly sculptured formations along with impeccable greens-keeping. If you're up for adventure, be sure and check out one of the many courses on the island, many of which have been hosts to the PGA tour and multitudes of professional golfers. … [Read more...]
