Iron Maiden embark on world tour on Boeing 747 piloted by lead singer
The Boeing 747 is probably the most iconic plane on the planet. What better way for an iconic band such as Iron Maiden to tour than by flying around …
Movies, Television, Music, & Books
Nathan For You gives advice to a hotel & a travel agent
Nathan For You is one of the funniest shows on television right now, provided you have the right sort of sense of humor. Comedian & business school graduate Nathan …
Drinking with Ernest Hemingway in the bars of Havana Vieja, Cuba
November 23, 2015 Caribbean, Cuba, Culture, Food & Drink, Havana, History, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, Spirits, Cocktails, & Distilleries, Travel Guides No Comments
A trip to Havana is a trip back in time. It’s a place with little internet access and few smartphones. Antique cars in various states roll down the streets, …
Key & Peele: Airplane Continental (Economy Plus)
One of the best sketch comedy shows of all-time, Key & Peele, ended its run last night on Comedy Central. The duo has made several funny sketches about travel …
Exploring the toilets, arcades, & Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku + ramen in Golden Gai – Tokyo, Japan
September 8, 2015 Asia, Culture, Food, Food & Drink, Japan, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, Tokyo, Travel Guides No Comments
The weather wasn’t great for my final day of my first visit to Tokyo. It had been chilly up until that point, but clear. This day was rainy, but …
A day trip to Mt. Fuji & Kawaguchiko from Tokyo, Japan
August 28, 2015 Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Hiking & Outdoors, Japan, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, Mt. Fuji, Museums, Tokyo, Travel Guides 5 Comments
With clear weather predicted on my 2nd full day in Japan, I decided that it would be the perfect time to take a day trip to Mt. Fuji, which …
Key & Peele: “Terries” & “Turbulence”
The fifth season of Comedy Central’s excellent sketch comedy show “Key & Peele” kicked off a couple of weeks ago, and in the first two episodes there have been …
Comedian Michael Ian Black fights Delta Airlines on Twitter on behalf of fellow passengers
Comedian Michael Ian Black has nearly 2 million followers, and he’s never been one to shy away from engaging with them. Or in this case, Delta Airlines. Black is scheduled …
One busy day in New York City: Bronx Brewery, Yankees, Last Week Tonight & more
On my first day in New York City, I visited the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens & Tørst in Brooklyn. On my 2nd day, I was even more …
A visit to the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens, New York
The Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens, New York, is dedicated to showcasing the history of television, movies, and video games. Until June 14th, 2015, the museum’s temporary …
Key & Peele: Al Qaeda Meeting
Key & Peele wrapped up its latest season on Comedy Central this week, and I’ll certainly miss the it. It’s one of the best sketch comedy shows around right …
Travel Movie Review: The Trip to Italy
August 30, 2014 Culture, Europe, Italy, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, Travel Guides No Comments
A few years ago, British comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon starred in The Trip, which depicted a semi-improvised foodie road trip through England where both men played exaggerated …
A day at breweries, museums, & Platform 9 3/4 in London, England
January 8, 2013 Beer & Breweries, Culture, England, Food & Drink, London, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, Museums, Travel Guides No Comments
London, Day 2 After a surprisingly jet-lag-free sleep thanks to Brewdog, I was up at a reasonable hour. I decided to follow the Thames from Limehouse to the city. Theoretically, …