How To Not Be A Douchebag Tourist In NYC

Millions of people visit New York City every year. Unfortunately, naive visitors throw a wrench into the delicate gears of this busy city with their clueless meanderings and obtrusive groups. Because of this, tourists are the most despised group of people in a city that likes to hate judge people.

Here are a few unwritten laws of the land that you must follow to avoid coming across as a total douche, and pissing everyone around you off in the process. Read More »

3 Tips For Vacationing With Your Parents

parentsSo I just got back from three very long days of vacationing with my folks.

I mean, VERY long.

Here’s the thing: it totally sucked. I mean, I love spending time with my parents. I do. We get along very well. But three days of touristing in some random little rural town without any break from my parents EVER just isn’t my idea of a good time.

So here are a few tips that I wish I knew before I went. Good luck, you poor brave souls.

(1) Insist on having at least a little say in the location.

Okay, we went to this town in upstate NY (5 hours from their house, 3 from my apartment) for seemingly no reason. When I was informed, I did not question. Foolishly, I said instead, “Whatever you guys want.” Fatal mistake. You see, my mother decided that we just HAD to go see this giant kaleidoscope. Yes, that’s right: apparently, the basis of this trip was a giant kaleidoscope.

Anyway, we finally get to the stupid thing and they take one look at it and my dad says, “I’m not paying 10 bucks a person for this!”, my mom says, “I can’t lean on this thing for 7 minutes!”, and next thing I know we’re back at the motel trying to figure out what to do for the next three days. Read more

The Perfect Spring Break: Jamaica

When the winter months are upon us, Jamaica is indeed the country of cool - in all the right ways.

The former British colony (and current cannabis field) caters to those looking to preserve or pulverize fond memories by way of extreme relaxing or partying, respectively. Our COED itinerary guarantees to put a smile on your melanoma-stricken face (seriously, you really should get that mole checked out).

We start off in… Read More »

The Daily Shocker: Being Fat Saves Lives

The Daily Shocker

A German man narrowly escapes certain death by falling off a hotel balcony onto his beer belly, which saved his life. (Metro UK)

Homeless or Hipster? It’s always so hard to tell… (College Candy)

Old guy mistaken for mass-murderer Whitey Bulger gets arrested with his wife when on vacation in Italy. When in Rome… (WMTV)

Wonder why Brits get a bad rap for having really, really, really terrible teeth? This story may answer some questions. (Sky News)

You can’t make this stuff up: Fake Rangers Take Urine Samples From Boys (WGCL)

OMGZ UFOs ARE 4 REAL!! (Discovery)