The beholder's eye just lost some of its decision-making power. A court in the Netherlands has ruled that private sex shows, among the major draws for Americans looking to let loose in a permissive culture ready to exploit repressed visitors, are not art. This is a departure ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Netherlands says sex shows not art
The beholder's eye just lost some of its decision-making power. A court in the Netherlands has ruled that private sex shows, among the major draws for Americans looking to let loose in a permissive culture ready to exploit repressed visitors, are not art. This is a departure ...Daily Pampering: The only way to do the World Cup
True fanaticism isn't cheap. Cars, cigars and treats from bars – you can spend an absolute fortune satisfying your itch for a particular vice. Though the fans are few but fierce in the United States, soccer draws addicts around the world, and the upcoming World Cup ...Hidden Gem: New York's temporary art gallery
I can't tell you how long the art gallery at 25 Central Park West will be there: even the organizers don't know. But, it's worth checking the group's website if you plan to pass through Manhattan in the next month (or longer, we hope) to make sure the project is still going ...Foreign "safety vernacular" for women
There is, as they say, a time and place for everything. And sometimes, ladies, that occurs when you're traveling. I encourage anyone who travels to a foreign country to learn a few key phrases and learn a bit about the place, in order to avoid cultural faux pas. Even ...Machu Picchu reopens April 1st
The Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Martin Pérez, has announced that popular tourist destination Machu Picchu will reopen to visitors starting April 1st, marking a return to normalcy for the 15th century Inca fortress that is the focal point Peru's ...Five places to puff in Manhattan: Tips for Smokers
Yes, I know. Every time I write something for the smokers out there, the comments always fill up with an argument over smoking itself. For now, I'm just going to assume that there are some people out there who happen to smoke and travel. I have this sneaking suspicion that ...The Daily Beast lists America's craziest cities
What makes a city crazy? The Daily Beast thinks it's found a scientific(ish) method for figuring that out-- by looking at the number of psychiatrists per capita as well as survey data on drinking and stress. Our own Mike Barish contributed to the list, which includes ...Daily Pampering: An evening in Paris with Lucian Freud
Is there any greater luxury than art? Nothing compares to dropping several million dollars on a single canvas, arranging to have it shipped home and having it suspended from your wall. Beyond an aesthetic decision or an investment, it's also a reminder of a trip that will ...Shop London - where to go, what to get
One of the best things to do in London is shop. While prices may be steep, as £10 currently equals $14.92 (as of writing, via Google), there are a number of unique districts and stores you simply won't want to miss -- and a number of bargains at any price. In this ...Museum attendance surged in 2009
What did you do instead of travel last year? Well, according to the American Association of Museums, you probably caught an art, science or historical exhibit. Museum attendance shot up last year, according to a survey of 481 of them, with more than 57 percent of them ...Cafe du Monde: Savoring Berkeley's Caffe Strada
For many years I have been talking -- dreaming -- about writing a book called Café du Monde. The book would be a collection off some two dozen essays, each one set in a different café around the world. The underlying notion would be my long-held (and repeatedly ...Disney opens re-branded ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando
Walt Disney World opened its re-branded ESPN Wide World of Sports on February 25 in a ceremony that only Disney could stage.
Athletes (everyone from golf legend Annika Sorenstam to the Cincinnati Bengals' Chad Ochocinco) walked a "green carpet" made from turf and ...National Geographic announces Adventurers of the Year
Way back in November we told you how you could help National Geographic Adventure select their Adventurer of the Year for 2009. The list of contenders featured ten of the most amazing athletes, explorers, and scientists from around the globe, each doing exciting and unusual ...Eat at the public market - Dining out tip
Public markets are great places to find fresh, local food. From farmer's markets in California to public markets in Chile, you can find food booths dishing up vibrant local fare. It's one of the best ways to soak up the culture and tradition of any city or town while ...New epic trekking route set to open in the Himalaya in 2011
Have you already conquered the world's top treks? Already hiked the Inca Trail, made the trek to Everest Base Camp, and scaled Kilimanjaro? Do the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails seem passe? Then get ready for a new long distance trekking route set to open in the ...Palate cleanser: Glasgow
Ah, Glasgow. Rarely do you find a city with such lovely people, such sexy accents and such stunning architecture. If I were Glaswegian, I would be totally full of myself, but their unassuming Scottish attitude is refreshingly humble and charming. If you've ever met someone ...Carnival in Rio: Joining the throng in the grand finale
One of the world's biggest and best-known celebrations wrapped up this week in Rio with record temperatures (soaring to 106 Fahrenheit on Tuesday!) as the mayhem of Carnival slowly came to an end. Over 700,000 visitors came to the city (including a few celebrities like ...Gadling TV's "Travel Talk," 001: Carnival, flight cancellations, Somaliland, airfare blunders, and more!
Looks like it's finally time to take the wraps off ONE of the big secrets Gadling has been keeping for a while! Yep, it's finally time to introduce Gadling's Travel Talk TV!
Gadling's Travel Talk TV, episode 1 – Click above to watch video after the jump
Travel ...Kim Jong-Il Celebration: Party Like It's Juche 99
It was the biggest party of the year – and will probably retain that distinction until the end. Everybody was there, including foreign officials far too cool to be named. Dancers, singers and synchronized swimmers performed ... all in honor of the Dear Leader's ...How to book a cigar tour
Cigar manufacturers are eager to host consumers. If you happen to be in Honduras or Nicaragua, your request for a tour of the facilities would probably be met with excitement and a warm welcome. But, you can get more than that. As the manufacturers and retailers struggle ...
