• What “Not to Do” If You Want to “Keep it Casual”

    What “Not to Do” If You Want to “Keep it Casual”

    If you don’t want a lady in your life to become emotionally attached to you, do NOT do the following or you might just end up with a crying girl on your hands and that is totally your fault!

  • How To Be The Best Best Man.

    How To Be The Best Best Man.

    So your buddy has asked you to be his best man in his wedding. This could bring forth a whole bunch of emotions. And you’re probably even more confused about what it is exactly you, the best man, should be doing on the big day. What is a best man, anyway? And how can you be the best best man out there?

  • 6 Annoying Airplane Habits to Avoid

    6 Annoying Airplane Habits to Avoid

    As a travel writer, I spend a great deal of time on planes. Now, I know that my career grays the lines between work and play and while I love what I do, I’m not always as enthusiastic about airplanes and pending trips as everyone else on board – totally fine. But there are some common airplane courtesies which I feel should be respected and upheld by all…and yet….they just aren’t.

  • Weekend Warrior: London

    Weekend Warrior: London

    When in London for a weekend, there are endless possibilities. There are lists upon lists of pubs, restaurants, and hotels that will have you, and keep you, for a few days straight. A recent trip to London helped me to compile a list of weekend must-sees. But narrowing down this excellent English city to just a few bullet points doesn’t do it justice, so if you have suggestions, be sure to leave them in a comment.

  • Weekend Warrior: Cabo

    Weekend Warrior: Cabo

    There are so many things to do in Cabo if you find yourself in Mexico. But some people, particularly west coasters just looking for a quick fix, can only get away for the weekend. If you’ve got a weekend in Cabo, figuring out exactly what to do is of course up to you, but below is what I’d recommend based on the few days I recently spent in Cabo…

  • Weekend Warrior: New Orleans

    Weekend Warrior: New Orleans

    There are a billion things to do in New Orleans. There are a billion sounds, tastes, and sights. But if you only have a weekend in New Orleans, like I did, you’re going to want to make sure you’re seeing things that will really top your list. So you’re clueless about how to spend your weekend in New Orleans, I’d highly recommend the following…

  • Weekend Warrior:  Philadelphia

    Weekend Warrior: Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, like many other cities, offers an array of fun options for the weekend visitor. Each person’s experience yields different outings, each person’s experience varies. But I spent a weekend in Philadelphia and it was flawlessly fun and perfect. So if you’re clueless, I’d highly recommend doing the following–because I did–and it was awesome:

  • Travel Genius: Atlantic City, NJ Dos and Don’ts

    Travel Genius: Atlantic City, NJ Dos and Don’ts

    What to do while traveling and what not to do. These are things you should know. Every city, every state, country, region…they’re all different. And I’m here to tell you what to do and what not to do based on my own experiences. Starting with Atlantic City, New Jersey.

  • In Your Ear: Brooklyn’s Wild Yaks

    In Your Ear: Brooklyn’s Wild Yaks

    Just when I’d begun to think New York had lost its soul in music, I was turned onto the Wild Yaks. And thank god. Who knows what this band is doing in Brooklyn, but one thing is for certain: they’re leaving an impression.

  • Your mission: Howe Caverns, New York

    Your mission: Howe Caverns, New York

    Sometimes, in order to get an awesome thrill, you need to crawl out of your element a bit.  And by crawl….I mean cra…

  • Dirty Thursday: Coheed & Cambria

    Dirty Thursday: Coheed & Cambria

    BAND: Coheed & Cambria
    TOWN: New York, New York
    MEMBERS: Claudio Sanchez, Travis Stever, Michael Todd, Chris Penn…

  • Tuesday’s Album Releases: Crappy Emo and Soulja Boy

    Tuesday’s Album Releases: Crappy Emo and Soulja Boy


    If you like emo music, I’m not going to pretend to understand why.  But I will tell you something:  today is your da…

  • Tuesday’s Album Releases: Britney F’ing Spears

    Tuesday’s Album Releases: Britney F’ing Spears

    Don’t try to act like you’re not pumped to go grab Britney’s Spears‘ new album, “Circ

  • Tuesday’s Album Releases: The Killers

    Tuesday’s Album Releases: The Killers

    The Killers have become much like George W. to me.  With each passing year, I found myself asking more intently: are peop…

  • Dirty Thursday: Nine Inch Nails

    Dirty Thursday: Nine Inch Nails

    THE BAND: Nine Inch Nails
    HOMETOWN: Cleveland, Ohio
    MEMBERS: Trent Reznor and whomever else.
    THEIR DEAL: This industr…

  • Tuesday’s Album Releases: Beyonce

    Tuesday’s Album Releases: Beyonce


    Usually, there’s at least one album I’m excited to hear each Tuesday.  Although the music industry is und…

  • Dirty Thursday: Mastodon

    Dirty Thursday: Mastodon


    THE BAND: Mastodon
    HOMETOWN: Atlanta, Georgia
    MEMBERS: Brann Dailor, Brent Hinds, Bill Kelliher, Troy Sanders
    THEIR…

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