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You can complain about the recent heat wave. You can. But I won't. Summer brings on that youthful energy and I wouldn't trade that in. I'll gladly take fireflies, fresh watermelon, grilling with friends and days at the beach over a snow day, any day.
And even if you can't take the heat, there's plenty of indoor options to break up your day, at the MoMA and the Met. The McQueen exhibit is up until August 7th. If you haven't endured the 1h30+ wait, you should make your way north to the Met. It is worth it (even if you have to shuffle thru the crowd to get a glimpse). My cousin, the art connoisseur in my eyes based on her extensive knowledge of the arts and having worked in a gallery in Berlin, went twice. After hearing all the hype, I second guessed everyone else. Could it really be worth the wait? And to see it twice? Yes. And given the time, I would go back again. It really is that remarkable and his work just speaks volumes of his talent.
Alexander McQueen left behind quite the legacy and redefined what it really is to be innovative. While we couldn't and wouldn't take photos of the exhibit, Alisa and I snapped some shots afterward and grabbed a drink on the roof.
On Sunday, I went to another exhibit worth talking about. Talk to Me: Design and the Communication between People and Objects. Pictured below, some of my stylish coworkers and one of my favorite projects featured, from the extremely talented brothers behind Minimaforms.
The exhibit was interactive, thought provoking and at times, I felt transported to futuristic Tokyo or uber cool Stockholm, with work that felt ahead of its time. I suggest going with a member for the $5 entry fee or checking out Talk to Me during Target Free Fridays at the MoMA.
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I want to.
Maybe it was seeing my neighbor say "cantare" to his baby granddaughter Sienna. She would smile and sing back in broken Italian. It could have been the taste of the pizza from the wood fired outdoor pizza oven I had recently at my best friend's parents house, the ones who jar their tomatoes every year and always make sure their company has a full glass of wine and a plate of anti pasti. And it definitely was the influence of those photos from Jon's trip to the Amalfi Coast.
photo courtesy of Mike's facebook albumOne way or the other, Italy was slowly creeping into my subconscious. With no concrete summer plans, no summer share beach house and with the influence of a few close friends, I signed myself up for a Roman Holiday. It'll be my first time in Italy and I plan on savouring it bite by bite.
Any suggestions for Venice, Rome and Florence, email the intern@travelbugbites.com or feel free to leave a comment.
Soggiorno morso ;)
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There are day trips just outside of Manhattan that are inexpensive, easy to get to and best of all, they can bring out the kid in you.
Earlier this summer (yes, I'm playing catch up), we left one island and headed to Coney Island on a rainy Saturday afternoon. That gray overcast day made it ideal. We had the grounds to ourselves before the crowds shuffled in the following week for the infamous Mermaid Parade. No lines for the rides and a boardwalk to call our own.
Eric and Liz in Luna Park.
Group shot on the boardwalk.
The boardwalk, nostalgia at its finest.
This ride made Molly smile.
This ride did not make me smile.
Bumper cars will never get old.
For lunch, Nathan's famous hotdogs, a Coney Island staple since 1916.
What's better than a Nathan's hotdog and their crinkle cut french fries?
Hanging out with an actor from one of your favorite movies from the '90's.
Elton rolling with the homies...You can't go to Coney Island and not ride on the Cyclone. Against my will (see picture to follow), we went for one ride on the rickety roller coaster. Eyes closed, gasping for air and hoping it wouldn't break beneath us. It was built in 1927, giving me reason to doubt after that many years running. Guess I can check that one off of someone else's bucket list.
And in case you couldn't spot me, I'm the miserable child in blue.
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New York filters out in the summer. I'm known to escape the humidity and retreat to the beach, pool or lake. In need of fresh air, nature and a change of pace, sometimes this city mouse needs a glimpse of country in her life.
But sometimes, it's good to stay planted while everyone else branches off to their weekend destinations, leaving behind a city with less crowds, walk-ins instead of reservations and more room to explore. New York City, just made way for same-sex marriage and gave me all the more reason to love and want to stay put and enjoy all this city has to offer to everyone!
And then there's Rainbow City, an art installation,with colorful inflatables, that bring your Super Nintendo back to life on the west side. At the foot of Rainbow City, lies a new biergarten- yes, they're popping up everywhere, we're easily adjusting to the city's expansion of places to enjoy a drink outside.
Our Monday night had suddenly mistaken itself for a Sunday afternoon.
With a live salsa band energizing the crowd and gourmet food trucks alongside to keep us balanced between our beer, we found ourselves somewhere over the rainbow or just at the foot of Rainbow City. 
So we went back on a random Friday. And then again this past Tuesday.
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