By Kendah
El-Ali --PARIS-- First known to have opened its doors 1987, Le Point Ephemere--or "Le Point P," as it used to be called--is a
warehouse space in Paris' (recently) bohemian 19th Arrondissement.
Nestled along
the former docks of Quai de Valmy on Canal St. Martin, the space backs
into Stalingrad, which used to be Paris' prime crack-selling ...
By Stephanie Dodaro --TIJUANA-- You needn't travel all the way to Spain to see a world class
bullfight; instead, take a trip to Tijuana. El Toreo de Tijuana, near downtown, generally hosts bullfights, or corridas, along with Plaza Monumental de Playas on
the beach. (Keep in ...
A Minneapolis Bowling Alley Serving Sushi-Grade Tuna
By Bennett Gordon --MINNEAPOLIS-- Like Chicago's neglected stepchild, Minneapolis remains
largely unknown to the world beyond the Midwest. But, protected from
fair-weather fans by the Great Lakes and inhospitable winters,
Minneapolis has blossomed in a shadow of anonymity, injecting its own
brand of scenester cool into the Midwestern hinterlands. Exhibit A? The
Bryant Lake Bowl--because what's more Midwestern than ...
By Hadley Tomicki --TOKYO-- The citizens of Japan are saturated by a galaxy of
cuteness. From the psychedelic, swirling figures of its world-famous
contemporary artist Takashi Murakami to
traffic signs and advertisements, practically everything receives the
Kool-Aid Man treatment from Kyushu to Hokkaido. Being the birthplace of Hello Kitty, the plush kitten that
shows less ...
As Pleasant as it May Seem Today, San Diego Is Home to a Deliciously Seedy Past
By
Ally E. Peltier --SAN DIEGO-- The bright and shiny SoCal mecca of San
Diego is known for its glorious weather, fine beaches, and laid-back,
come-as-you-are vibe. Oh, and Sea World.
In other words, it's thought to be warm, inviting, and, well, sort of
bland. But San Diego was founded on the backs of seedy bars
and
brothels. For under $20, you can
spend
an afternoon traipsing the streets on a guided walking tour
that will
take you through back alleys, inside grand hotel lobbies, revealing the city's secrets in a way ...
