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Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 8 NYC locations. Weekend Explorer - Interactive Feature. AIRE ancient baths New York. John Barrett Salon. Printed Matter. Biennial 2014. National Association for Olmsted Parks. L.A. etc. Summer 2013. Cool Bookish Places: Gladstone's Library. In 1889, British Prime Minister William Gladstone got out a wheelbarrow and began moving his personal collection of 32,000 books from Hawarden Castle in Wales to their new home about a quarter of a mile away.

Cool Bookish Places: Gladstone's Library

Free Frequent Flyer Miles. Better Flight and Hotel Search. Whatever You Do, Don't Buy an Airline Ticket On … 19 Web Sites for Travel Savings in 2012. 50 Ways to Get Other People to Pay for Your Vacation. 50 Ways to Get Other People to Pay for Your Vacation.

50 Ways to Get Other People to Pay for Your Vacation

Paul Theroux’s Travel Wish List. Anthony Bourdain How to Travel - Anthony Bourdain on How to Fly. The Getaway, a new travel show executive-produced by Anthony Bourdain, premieres tonight on The Esquire Network.

Anthony Bourdain How to Travel - Anthony Bourdain on How to Fly

Although Bourdain remains strictly behind the scenes this time around — on-camera talent includes Joel McHale, Aziz Ansari, and Rashida Jones — the man continues to live the life of a global nomad. The globetrotting chef, author, and TV host estimates that he's been away from home "about 250 days a year, for nearly the past decade," which makes him, among other things, one of the world's foremost experts in surviving the constant indignities of travel. Here, Bourdain proffers some wisdom on withstanding the tribulations of life on the road. —As told to Elizabeth Gunnison Dunn. Dog Boarding Just Got Awesome! Old Cape Cod. "Old Cape Cod" is a song, written by Claire Rothrock, Milton Yakus, and Allan Jeffrey, and published in 1957.

Old Cape Cod

The single, as recorded by Patti Page, became a gold record, having sold over a million copies. Having been hailed by "Cape Codders" as the "unofficial Cape Cod Anthem, if ever there was one",[1] the song has been credited with "putting the Cape on the map", by helping to establish Cape Cod as a major tourist destination.[2] Background[edit] Patti Page version[edit] Recording and impact[edit] The "Wondering"/"Old Cape Cod" record was released by Mercury Records on April 23, 1957, as catalog number 71101. Legacy[edit] Travel: Where should I go if I'm "fond of sand dunes and salty air"

A Critic’s Tour of Literary Manhattan. In it, Mr.

A Critic’s Tour of Literary Manhattan

Shteyngart lamented what’s happened to bookish night life in New York City over the past decade. “There are so few people to drink with,” he said. Photographic travel guides. Wanderlust: GOOD traces the most famous trips in history. The Gateway City. Oh, the writers!

The Gateway City

They came to Tangier in boatloads, getting—many of them—their first taste of Africa and Islam. Though over time, the great allure of Tangier for writers became other writers. morandi bruno / zumapress / newscom Most people are familiar with 20th-century duo Paul Bowles and William S. What Are the Symbols on the Brooklyn Public Library Door? A reader contacted us to ask, “What are the symbols on the monumental doors of the Brooklyn Public Library?”

What Are the Symbols on the Brooklyn Public Library Door?

We previously covered these doors when we served as Blog Ambassadors for the National Trust/American Express Partners in Preservation campaign, when the entrance was in the running to receive restoration funds. At the time, Untapped Cities writer Tara Rasheed wrote: Its massive 50 foot entryway portico is the building’s most monumental feature, illuminating an otherwise spartan facade. What Are The Best Places For Night-Sky Viewing? There are still plenty of places to see the Milky Way in the United States—you just have to look around.

What Are The Best Places For Night-Sky Viewing?

Photo: Lonely__/ThinkStock A:Space might not yet be the final frontier, but it’s an intriguing one. The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) recommends places for Earthlings to stargaze—especially places absent the yellow haze of light pollution. The association’s Dark Sky Places program sets a high bar for national and international communities, parks, and reserves. Parks that demonstrate their dedication to conserving heavenly views earn certification as International Dark Sky Parks.

10 Secret Sites Of New York City. 17 Secret Places in NYC You Didn't Know About (But Should) This seemingly realistic townhouse at 58 Joralemon Street in Brooklyn is actually a subway exit.

17 Secret Places in NYC You Didn't Know About (But Should)

The windows are tinted which makes it stand out from the neighboring facades.Once inside, you find stairs and boxes. Spooky, huh? The most unique NYC bookstores in Downtown Manhattan - El Boqueron Viajero. The Mysterious Book It’s obvious that one of our favorite places in any city is always a charming book shop.

The most unique NYC bookstores in Downtown Manhattan - El Boqueron Viajero

A bookstore is, in it’s nature, an inspiring place, so if you add some charm to the place, as well as some love and care it makes things all the more special. Although I’m sure there are more in New York city, one morning I decided to head to Downtown Manhattan in search of some different kinds of bookstores and these were the five that I liked best. New York City, NY. Finally: 15 New York Restaurants Serving Super-Seasonal Spring Vegetables. The nettle toast at Reynard.Photo: Melissa Hom After the longest, coldest winter ever, it's starting to finally feel like spring — at least inside New York restaurants. Where is the most amazing place that you've visited, of which most people have probably never heard. (1) Travel: What are the most surreal places one can ever visit.