Deana Bianco | October 15th, 2010
Whether you are a NYC resident or visiting, my recommendation for a peaceful morning is exploring the Williamsburg Bridge. What is more charming than a bird’s eye view of the Manhattan skyline? As you walk along, listen to the J and M subway rattle its way from one borough to the next. From [...]
Americas, Miscellaneous, Naff Sounding But Fabulous Touristy Things, New York, United States
Karen Walker | July 3rd, 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex7XPth9P2Y
Broadway may not have the cool factor it did back in the day but there’s still something very cool about going to a show. My first Broadway show, well actually it was off Broadway, was sensational - Grey Gardens. There’s something about the history and the vibe and the fact those entertaining you are real, [...]
Americas, Naff Sounding But Fabulous Touristy Things, New York, United States
Karen Walker | May 8th, 2007
Sure, it’s on every souvenir they sell in Paris but it is fabulous and there’s no getting away from it. First trip to Paris you must visit the Eiffel Tower. Avoid the middle of the day rather go first thing or late, but do it. Just so you can say you have.
Europe, France, Naff Sounding But Fabulous Touristy Things, Paris
Karen Walker | April 30th, 2007
When I went horse riding in Hyde Park the friend I was with pondered what it is exactly with girls and horses. Well I don’t know, but there definitely is something. Girls like horses. There’s no getting around it. And this girl likes London so what could be better than combining the two? Sure [...]
Europe, London, Naff Sounding But Fabulous Touristy Things, United Kingdom
Marion Hume | December 3rd, 2006
Story by Marion Hume
Photos by Amber Rowlands
Bab Al Shams desert resort is an oasis, a completely fake oasis because everything in Dubai was built yesterday, but fabulous all the same. On the drive out from the city, a SUV roars past. The man inside is in traditional dress and dark glasses and with a [...]
Dubai, Middle East, Naff Sounding But Fabulous Touristy Things, Slideshows, United Arab Emirates
Marion Hume | December 1st, 2006
The Great Wall of China might seem a bit less great when you get there on a grey, polluted day after a two hour nose-to-tail drive from Beijing which they said would take 45 minutes. The coach park is packed at Juyong Pass and much of the wall looks suspiciously new. But that that not-so-ancient [...]
Asia, China, Naff Sounding But Fabulous Touristy Things, Slideshows