Matador - North America

NYC in the Summer

novoarte — Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:53:01 -0500

Headed to New York City this summer?
Check out my short list of favorite summer activities--which you won't find in a guidebook-- here: http://collazoprojects.com/2008/06/09/too-darn-hot/

Wanna Camp the Casco Bay Islands (Maine) this Weekend?

Evan Thoreau — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:53:08 -0500

Hey all... heading out to Boston for one of those dubious quarter-life gatherings called weddings and have a couple extra days to bum around. I used to go up to Portland, ME in the summer and take a ferry out to the little islands in Casco Bay. Thinking about heading out there on Thursday and camping...

San Francisco to Bishop?

banana vesta — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:01:35 -0500

I'm going to San Francisco for a few days and staying with a friend in Bishop after that. I'm enough of a hippie (not to mention a "frugal" traveler), that I'd really rather not have to rent a car. I know Amtrak runs to Yosemite, but going south from there is a problem. It seems that Inyo County buses...

Summer on Kauai

Jenny Williams — Mon, 26 May 2008 23:40:08 -0500

I'll be housesitting on Kauai for three months this summer. Any thoughts on secret beaches, un-missable hikes, local music scenes, etc? I heard about some trail where there are crazy hippies that live in trees. Dude. Is this for real? How can I get there??

Mexico City Like a Local

novoarte — Sun, 18 May 2008 12:22:16 -0500

Hi, All-

I've just posted a new article on my website about experiencing Mexico City like a local... a handy resource if you plan to come south of the border.

http://collazoprojects.com/2008/05/18/top-5-ways-to-experience-mexico-city-like-a-local/

What's a girl gotta do to get a green card these days?

deva — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:29:28 -0500

Calling all US immigration experts...

So I've been all over the relevant US gov't site and it seems to me there are 3 ways to get a long-term work visa to the ol' US of A:

1) Get sponsored by an employer with a concrete job offer on the table (don't have one, and don't plan on getting one)

2)...

Uploaded some videos

Racso11_11 — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:39:40 -0500

Just uploaded some video's from our travels. ANyone wanting to check em out is more than welcome.

Cheers

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=RacsoEleven&page=1

Advice for rockin Louisiana right?

Ben — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:44:03 -0500

I'm headed down to Baton Rouge for a day on my way to Lafayette for the International music festival. Got any tips for things to get into in Baton Rouge. Best Soul food joint, best place to eat a Beignet on the Mississippi, places to hear good live music?

Love some advice. First time in this neck...

Different Ideas for Travelling in the U.S This Spring thru Fall!

BobS — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:14:10 -0500

I found this pretty good article from thought I'd share it:

Have you have been searching for a domestic vacation where you can relax, but have things to do that are outside of your daily life? With the price of gas these days, you want to make sure you are getting a good deal on the hotel, air, car,...

Writing/editing session on New York travel guide

WritingTravellers — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:37:12 -0500

The open travel guidebooks project WritingTravellers started an on-line writing/editing session on New York. Do you have tips, other information or pictures that cannot be missed in a good guidebook about the Big Apple? Post them here. Or even better: post them directly in the New York guide.

More...

California Dreamin'

BobS — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:14:45 -0500

California is one spot that has perfect weather and can offer everything. If you have never taken a drive done the Pacific Coast of California, you are missing out! Absolute majestic beauty! You may want to have fun and shop in LA, but if that is not for you, there is so much more to do. There are the...

Article regarding the Insider Deal on Cruising to Alaska

BobS — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:41:58 -0500

I came across this article about crusing to Alaska and I thought it would be helpful for anyonoe here thinking about cruising to Alaska.

Alaska is the perfect destination for cruising, even for non-cruisers! The advantage is a continuous view of nature at its finest. There are opportunities to be...

Crap. Yucatan during Spring Break--and I can't get out of it...

Jenny Williams — Sat, 8 Mar 2008 17:48:16 -0600

I'm meeting a friend in Mexico during her spring break and she's flying in and out of Cancun. I'd love to explore this part of Mexico, but not in the Week of Massive Crowds and High Prices. Does anyone have any suggestions about places where we might avoid the "spring break crowd" without going all the...

Before You Go Guide to New York City

deva — Sat, 8 Mar 2008 08:47:28 -0600

Novoarte and I have put together this "Before You Go Guide" to New York City. The idea is to collect some of the city's cultural resources (books, movies and music about or from the city) in one place, so travelers can immerse themselves before, during or after their stay. Obviously the cultural output...

Surfing Baja

David Miller — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:37:55 -0600

Looking for most recent beta on surfbreaks in Baja. From all recent reports, this place has gotten totally overrun since I was there 5 years ago. What's the scene like now at San Pedrito, Los Cerritos, Scorpion Bay?

Cost of a tank of gas?

deva — Sun, 3 Feb 2008 15:49:54 -0600

Okay, I have no idea how much a gallon is, or how many gallons go into a tank, or how gallons convert to litres, or anything like that. And I'm trying to estimate how much I'll be spending on gas while I'm roadtripping in March - can anyone give me a rough estimate of how much it'll cost to fill an economy-size...

Burning Man 2008

C-Sunshine — Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:51:20 -0600

I've heard a little about this big event that goes on over in Nevada. It sounds like it would be an interesting and somewhat educational event. I was wondering if anyone has been to Burning Man or plans to go this year? If there is any advice that could be given that would be great.

Beware Canada!

Olivebeard — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:27:20 -0600

I had to share this:

Be careful in Canada, Australians warned

The Aussie have finally received my warnings about the Maple Leaf. Being a hotbed of terrorist attacks and ice tornadoes, this Satan-den...

Best Dive Bars in San Francisco

Ross — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:49:04 -0600

I'm a dive bar junkie. And SF is a great place to live if you like dives. I'd like to start a running list of dive bar rec's in SF. I'll start with three of my favorites...

Doc's Clock @ Mission and 22nd -- WHY? -- Cheap drinks, shuffle puck and proximity to a bunch of other Mission bars.

Dogpatch...

California or Bust

novoarte — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:17:54 -0600

Hi, All-
So, Francisco and I will be crossing into California--cross your fingers--this weekend and will FINALLY have the opportunity to do a quick but intense California coast trip, driving from San Diego to San Francisco over the course of a few days. I'd love some advice about must-see places,...

"We've been talkin' bout Jackson, ever since the fire went out..."

deva — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:22:07 -0600

This is a serious question. On my upcoming Big Southern Roadtrip, I'd like to hit up some major music landmarks. I'd also like to hit some decidedly minor ones - such as, for example, the town Johnny Cash and June Carter are singing about in "Jackson". Both Jackson (Mississippi) and Jackson (Tennessee)...

Mexico City Apartment

novoarte — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:44:23 -0600

Mexico City apartment available for most of February. The apartment is in the heart of the city and is in a fantastic location-- within a five minute walk are a market (traditional and of the "super" variety), the subway, ATMs, the post office, restaurants, shops, etc. There's even a secure off-street...