Anabel Vázquez works for a luxury firm and also writes in different media about culture and travels. Currently settled in Madrid, she used to live in NYC. She enjoys the energy of the big cities although loves to sleep siesta and  read long novels at home. Check out chicalista profile!

What do you do on a really warm and sunny day in New York?
I am never discouraged by weather although summer can be hard in NYC. I love the sadness of Coney Island, so take the train and like to spend the entire day sunbathing, looking at the sea and taking pictures of that amazing and unique place. My advice: better in weekdays. Weekends are too crowded,  although great for Weegee-like pictures.

And on a raining day?
Forget your umbrella and think about visiting these sort of small museums that always skip like The Museum at  FIT and the Neue Galerie. The rest of the time: shop till drop. It is a good moment to buy kitchen appliances and cotton sheets in Bed Bath and Beyond, cookies and Advil  in Duane Reade and plastic boxes in The Container Store.

What is the best way to get around in the town?
Yellow cabs are part of my own fiction so I love to raise my hand in the middle of the street and fight to get one. Train is, of course, the fastest option. It is also the dirtiest and noisiest one. But my favourite way to get around is definitely by foot. Tiring but inspiring.

Favourite place?
It is quite predictable: I love Brooklyn Bridge. I love bridges everywhere but this one has it all: it is powerful, solid and works as a link between two completely different worlds: Manhattan and Brooklyn. I also adore Grand Central Station, a place that epitomizes the classical American luxury.

What shouldn’t be missed on someone’s first visit to New York?
It sounds as a common place but, for me, classical buildings as Woolworth and Seagram are very inspiring. And again, the Brooklyn Bridge tells a lot about the city.

New York best club?
I am not a party animal ;) and  besides  it is easy to provide an outdated tip.  City is constantly evolving. However, Socialista and Gold Bar are supposed to be fun and cool. I rather go to have dinner and then for a drink to any quirky place as Decibel.

What’s the best plan for a Sunday morning in New York?
To be honest, my best plan for a Sunday morning in NY is not in NY. I like to escape from the city and go to one delicious place: Dia Beacon. Grab a train at Grand Central and after one hour of scenic ride you will reach this cute village with one of the most incredible museums I have ever seen.

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We won’t believe it until we see it!

1. Tell us about the weirdest place you’ve been to this summer
2. We’ll choose our 10 favorite submissions. Iwannagothere users will vote to pick the winning one among those
3. Winner gets a weirdpictographilicious Diana Lomo™ camera!

You’ll need to be an iwannagothere user to enter the competition. If you haven’t already, sign up now!

Submissions period runs from 07/01/2009 to 09/15/2009.
Anything before of after won’t be elegible for the prize (but we’d love you to add the place anyway ;) )

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Our mobile version is ready! :)

We’ve decided to develop a web based version so we can reach any mobile device (with web access).

We’ve analyzed various user scenarios to figure out what a traveller would need on his/her mobile.

So we’ve left in just the most useful and relevant features, such as

1. Find information about your travel destination
2. Share information about places you discover
3. Check out other travelers’ recommended guides and tips

Rely on the iwannagothere mobile service when you are traveling to a new city looking for tips or advice on where to go, what to see, or what to eat.

And don’t forget to use it close to home, too, when you want to find hidden treasures in your own backyard.

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The British-based Skytrax consultancy group interviewed 8.6 million passengers at 190 airports about their experiences, from check-in, departures, transfers, through to arrivals.

Six Asian airports made the top 10, along with Zurich, Munich, Amsterdam and Auckland.

1. Incheon International
2. Hong Kong International
3. Singapore Changi
4. Zurich
5. Munich
6. Kansai
7. Kuala Lumpur
8. Amsterdam
9. Central Nagoya
10. Auckland

What’s the best/worst airport you have ever been?

seen at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8090767.stm

Now that the sun in finally shining in London, outdoor plans are making a come-back!  And a cool idea to enjoy London is to use its boats.  Some boats are part of the public transport and some are more touristy.  But you can combine them at will to taylor your sunny river day.  Fortunately boats leave from the very center of London (right in front of the Big Ben, at the Westminster Millenium Pier) and offer a few different routes (here’s a PDF with the main routes).  If you have a travel card, you get a 33% discount, by the way!

My favorite one is the circular cruise.  You can see the “Dali Universe Museum” or “Aquarium” in the morning then Hop on at Westminster.  You can hop on and off the boat as many times as you want, so … first stop: Festival Pier.  Usually street artists, mimes, musicians populate the south bank in this area.  You can also grab a drink at the National Theatre (and if you’re lucky you might get free live jazz).

Next Stop, Bankside Pier:  The Tate Modern, the Globe Theatre, the Golden Hind and Southwark Cathedral are all a few minutes away.  The best option is to walk to the next stop (London Bridge Pier).  Along the way, Have lunch at Borough Market, a glass of wine at Vinopolis, and if you have time … walk to the City Hall.

From there you have two options.  Go under Tower Bridge (taking the boat at London Bridge), or walk on Tower Bridge, and get the boat at St. Katharine Docks).  From there, back to Westminster with some (usually funny) comments of the boat guide.

Once you’re back to Westminster, if it’s the weekend, check out the beach party at Festival Pier.

http://iwannagothere.com/users/massagran/routes/day-boat-trip-on-the-thames

Roberto Enríquez (Bob Pop) is a fashion and trends journalist who lives in Barcelona with his husband, loves to eat, drink and spending his spare time with friends in nice places. Check out Bob Pop profile!

What do you do on a really warm and sunny day in Barcelona?
I love having lunch next to the Barceloneta beach.

There are some great restaurants -Ca La Nuri, Escrivá- next to the beach with fabulous paellas and fish food

And on a raining day?
Some exhibitions at the CCCB, MACBA or VIRREINA ART CENTER.  Shopping at La Central bookshop and, maybe, a delicious cocktail at MILANO

What is the best way to get around in the town?
Walking or bicing are the best options

Favourite place?
The gardens of the old University at University Square; a beautiful small park with a tiny lake is one of my secret places

What shouldn’t be missed on someone’s first visit to Barcelona?
A walk by El Raval, El Barrio Gótico, Santa María del Mar and El Borne. Going up and down by Paseo de Gracia (to see some of best Gaudi’s buildings) and a beer next to the beach. The Holy Family and Parc Güell by Gaudi can wait…

Barcelona best club?
For me,  Lotus Theater

What’s the best plan for a Sunday morning in Barcelona?
Having brunch at Milk is a perfect plan for a hangover sunday at Barcelona.

Great chance to enjoy a free overview of Central Park.

You can do it as you visit the Met Museum. In summer months the open-air roof at the building stays opened. People usually go up there just to take pictures despite the fact the roof is part of the exhibition space of the Museum and every year it is devoted to a single artist.

There is also a Cafe that pm a Cafe serves drinks Fridays and Saturdays after 4pm.

Roof Garden at the Met Museum posted by chicalista