Ever wonder what it would be like to eat in complete darkness? Would food taste differently? Does physical appearance impact the perceptions of people? How much of our experiences are related to what we can see? Diners will find out the answers to all these questions after visiting Dans Lenoir?, a new restaurant where diners eat completely in the dark. The successful chain already has spots open in Paris, London, Barcelona, Moscow, Bangkok and Warsaw. Conveniently located right in the heart of Times Square, the …More

Whether it be the rugged highlands of Costa Rica, the exquisite marine surroundings of Belize, or the rich Mayan culture of Guatemala, Central America has a varied amount of destinations to savor. Among the most popular is Panama, known chiefly for its Panama Canal, inviting beaches and most recently some of the trendiest and most-visited restaurants in Latin America. You can find many of these culinary treasures in the country’s urban mecca, Panama City. Here are some the best restaurants this thriving city …More

Anything goes in as Vegas. Between all the bright flashing lights, the faux facades and breaths of cool temperature-controlled air, and with all the one-of-a-kind characters and outlandish activities available, there’s no reason to come back from this desert oasis without some sort of weird, whacky and unexpected story to tell. We all know that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but sometimes that’s only because what happened in Vegas only happens in Vegas. Here are some of the craziest, oddball, …More

In the heart of the artistically brimming U Street Corridor of northwest D.C., Busboys and Poets on 14th and V is an oasis where the collision and subsequent conversation between art, poetry, and politics occurs in one of our capitol’s chief cultural centers. Self described as “a community where racial and cultural connections are conspicuously uplifted,” the aura of this one-of-a-kind restaurant/bar/bookstore is one where political and social movement can be discussed over vegan food and organic …More

Montreal is a shopping tourist’s mecca. You can find everything from the obscure to the opulent and pick up tchotchkes for everyone you left at home. A good place to start is Old Montreal, the original port town from the 1600s, these days centered around rue St Paul Ouest.  The old stone buildings now house a collection of cafes, boutiques and, of course, art galleries carrying works of varying sizes and quality, from the subtle and stylized to the downright kitsche.  Also on St Paul is a growing …More

One thing Las Vegas does not lack is a variety of hotels. The famous, or sometimes infamous “strip” is covered in over-sized, luxurious and often wacky hotels and resorts. With so many choices at hand, you’ll find yourself coming back to stay at them all and see what unique and quirky attractions they all have. However, these three Vegas hotels are the crème of the crop and you can’t leave sin city without checking them out! Bellagio  Elegance, opulence and luxury are the …More