Your first dive bar is like your first love; you never forget it. When I started college at the University of Arizona in Tucson back in 1989 I discovered Mike's Place near the corner of Park and University next to campus. It didn't look like much with its grotty interior, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Death of a dive bar: Mike's Place in Tucson, Arizona
Your first dive bar is like your first love; you never forget it. When I started college at the University of Arizona in Tucson back in 1989 I discovered Mike's Place near the corner of Park and University next to campus. It didn't look like much with its grotty interior, ...The 10 Rules of Dive Bar Etiquette
Dive bars in America are known for three basic things: cheap drinks, food that might kill you and elementary violence. There's one in almost every town, and they are among our most-loved institutions. On your worst day, no one at The Ding Dong Lounge will judge you -- and if ...Male prostitutes coming to Nevada
A Nevada brothel plans to be the first in the state to offer male prostitutes. The Shady Lady Ranch, 150 miles north of Las Vegas, is now taking applications for the position of male sex worker. Applicants must be between 21 and 40 years of age, have a good attitude, and be ...New York's Tavern on the Green shuts its doors, temporarily
The iconic Central Park restaurant, Tavern on the Green, closed its doors on January 1. The restaurant, which opened in 1936 and was known more for its ambiance and history than for its cuisine, went out with a bang with a 1,500-person party on New Year's Eve. But the ...Celebrate Elvis' 75th Birthday at Graceland this week
Had he lived, Elvis would be turning 75 years old on January 8. Superfans can celebrate with a week of parties hosted Graceland from January 7 to 10.
Events include a day tour of Tupelo, where Elvis grew up, book signings from authors of books on Elvis, fan club events, ...New York City bargain destination perfect for a 3-day weekend
New York City may be the most expensive place to live, but if you like to walk; it's a bargain to visit. Arrive by Friday late afternoon, and by Sunday evening you can knock off most of the must see places and eat without spending much money. By the end, you'll know a good ...Copenhagen at Christmas--or at any time of the year is splendid
In Denmark in December, darkness settles in around 3:30 p.m. Spend a few days where there is such an early sunset and late sunrise, and you'll know exactly why a festival of lights is a grand idea. Danes embrace the Christmas season with candles, evergreens and warm mulled ...At Fells Point, Maryland ghosts reside year-round
Even though it's almost Christmas, and Halloween is long gone, it's not the end of haunted travel. Fells Point, Maryland is one of those towns where ghosts and their stories don't go on vacation until the next season of fright delight. In Fells Point, the ghosts are woven ...Four ways to throw an international New Year's Eve party
After years of the same old New Year's Eve parties, singing Auld Lang Syne, counting down at midnight and kissing as the clock strikes 12, it may be time to shake things up a bit. With some creativity, you can host an international-themed New Year's Eve party that ...Tiger Woods spotted cavorting with Hooters waitresses in Aruba
Well, sort of.
Tiger's had enough trouble recently, and we don't mean to pile on, but I couldn't help posting these photos I saw in Aruba earlier today at that "delightfully tacky yet unrefined" restaurant Hooters.
A bunch of restaurant patrons were gathered around the ...Washington DC to become gay marriage destination
A new bill passed by the Washington, D.C. city council is already getting the hotel community excited over the possibilities. When Mayor Adrian Fenty signs it into law, gay marriage will be legal in our nation's capital. For the hotel industry, that means a larger market ...The music beat in Dakar: Another version of West Africa
Grant's series "Into Dakar" brought back memories of my own travels there. For another intimate look into life in Dakar, check out, "The Songs of Senegal" a recent article in the New York Times. For me, reading the article was a trip back to an evening I spent in Farafenni, ...Four top-shelf New Year's Eve destinations (and something else)
If you plan to make New Year's Eve memorable, you need to start pulling the trigger now. The best stuff does get snapped up quickly, and even if you have a load of cash at your disposal, you could wind up late to the party. So, if a shortage of ideas is the only thing in ...Photo of the Day (11.28.2009)
Yesterday, I passed by several businesses that were setting up their holiday lights and decorations. I chose this shot as a lovely reminder of the beauty of city lights no matter what time of year it is. There's something about the haze of a big city in particular that ...The top five worst traveling companions
Your traveling partner can make or break your trip, so you should probably choose carefully when planning a joint trip. Here are five traits of traveling companions you should avoid (and I've excluded the obvious, like snorers and kleptomaniacs):
The ditcher: The ...Photo of the Day (11.21.09)
Seeing as the Leonids meteor shower gave some of us a show earlier this week, it seems fitting to pay homage to the night sky this weekend. I love this photo in particular because it proves that the world still turns and time passes ever so consistently from one second, ...Tahitian truck treats: the finest fare in town
Long before "fusion" pulled its hit and run on the foodie fashion world, Tahiti was mixing foreign flavors into her own pot and getting goose bumps all over. Their verdict: Chinese plus French plus Polynesian equals a little bit weird and a whole lot of yummy. Thankfully, ...Get out and go: Events around the world (October 28-31)
It's time to look at the festivals and events happening around the world, and this week has a particularly spooky selection of happenings. It is Halloween weekend after all. If you're close and have time, then you have no excuse to get out and go!
Denmark - Since the ...Head to the hills for the meteor shower tonight!
Here's to hoping the Orionid meteor shower puts on a show tonight! Weather permitting, this annual meteor shower will pass through the night sky in the pre-dawn hours tomorrow morning. Those in cities and suburbs will see fewer meteors, but regardless, star gazers should ...Skybar: the best rooftop bar in Bangkok
Nothing out in the urban landscape can blow your mind quite like a well done rooftop bar. Remember Lost in Translation? The whole dynamic between Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson unfolded in the New York Bar on the top floors of the Park Hyatt Tokyo, backdropped against ...
