Luxury Travel Nightlife Restaurant Chef

On Saturday, for the first time ever, the Sunset Strip was closed down for the Sunset Strip Music Festival. The line-up featured The Donnas, Ozzy Osbourne, Korn, Pepper, and Shiny Toy Guns (seen in photo).

In addition to the two stages at opposite ends of the Strip, the clubs along the blocks, including the Key Club, the Roxy, the Cat Club, the Whisky A-Go-Go and the Viper Room, hosted bands throughout the day. People jumped from club to stage and back all day.

One of the many after parties of the evening was at the host hotel, the Andaz. Formerly the, “Riot Hyatt”, the new Andaz played host to many of the rockers, groupies, and fans. Ozzy even dined at RH, the hotel’s restaurant, immediately following his performance. (Be on the look out for journeyPod’s exclusive interview with RH’s Chef Sebastien Archambault.)

journeyPod chatted with Torry Castellano the drummer from the popular girl band, The Donnas –who kicked off the SSMF. Torry gave us some inside scoop on what clubs artists prefer to play on the Sunset Strip and why! We listened to a rare acoustic set from Shiny Toy Guns at the Viper Room and then we got some inside scoop from Michel Morauw on what makes the new Andaz hotel so unique.

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journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world.  Come along as we explore Berlin, Germany including Berlin attractions and things to do.  We hang in the Mitte district downtown at Checkpoint Charlie where they are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. 

Travel tips in Berlin as we find a hidden gem boutique hotel called the Adina.  Germans love their beer and there are plenty of places to enjoy the local beers in Berlin.  Berlin nightlife recommendations and suggestions for bars in Berlin.

German podsafe artist Sascha Ludwig gives us classical meets techno with his track “Techno and Fuge.”

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Sydney Australia Travel Tips Restaurant Reviews & Bar Recommendations. Sydney Boutique Hotel info in Central Business District (CBD). Where to stay in downtown Sydney. Nightclubs and Nightlife ideas for your next holiday.

We explore this amazing destination and give you some ideas of where to eat and where to grab a drink.  Sydney has a vibe all its own with friendly locals and a laid back lifestyle in this hub of the Pacific Rim.  Auzzie food ranges from a meatpie at a pub to fusion flavors with influences from Thailand, India, Japan & Fiji.

One of our favorite places to stay is the trendy boutique hotel right downtown called The Vibe Hotel. 

For more info on Sydney bars, nightlife and restaurants checkout our journeyPod Picks.

Checkout Auzzie podsafe music from AlBaMass and their trance track “TransCans.”

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Pussycat Dolls Lounge Kim Kardashian Caesars Palace Las Vegas Casino Hotel info. Kim gets to dance in the Pussycat Dolls Show at PURE nightclub at Caesars. Other celebs that have been guest Dolls include Paris Hilton, Audrina Patridge from The Hills on MTV, Carmen Electra, Brittany Spears and Victoria Beckham. We go behind the scenes of the Pussycat Dolls Lounge and Pussycat Dolls Pit.  This place developed with Robin Antin and Caesars Palace is really one third club, one third live dance show and one third gaming area.  All that equals loads of fun for everyone as the dealers and dancers make for an over the top experience.

Checkout podsafe music from Black Adam with his very fitting song  “Tossing Dice.”

Photo credit:  Photos By:RD/Kabik/Retna Digital

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journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel & nightlife around the world.  Learn about Caesars Palace Las Vegas Casino Hotel. A 5 star hotel in Vegas with their Shadow Bar and top Entertainment from Jerry Seinfeld to Dane Cook and Chris Rock. Explore one of the best nightclubs on The Strip, PURE, and top notch restaurants at Caesars Palace Forum Shops including Bradley Ogden and Sushi Roku.

We find out that this amazing property has Bocce Bellas.  Beautiful women who are expert bocce ball players that you can actually play a match with.  Caesars has endless gaming options, but they infuse fun and excitement into the casino experience to take things to another level.

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journeyPod and Foodtrekker have teamed up to explore the culinary hub of Portland, Oregon. Portland is a big small city with a wide variety of unique neighborhoods. Each neighborhood tells a unique story and the people around you are extremely friendly and laid back.

Take the MAX transit system to the neighborhoods of Hawthorne, Sellwood and Alberta or drive an hour to the nearest beach, volcano, mountain, vineyard or brewery.

Erik Wolf, President and CEO of the International Culinary Tourism Association and Publisher of Foodtrekker.com explains that culinary tourism is more than a 5-star restaurant and focuses on the culinary culture of a city - chefs, local ingredients, cooking schools, recipes, etc.

Sip on a Depth Charge or Mexican Coffee at Coffee People. Enjoy a Pineapple Habanero Martini at Vault and Clark Lewis and let your tastebuds hop around at one of Portland’s many Breweries like the Alameda Brewing House.

Enjoy podsafe artist Allison Crowe and her hit “This little bird”.

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Striker VIP is a fully customized once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel experiences for the world’s most discriminating consumers.

Enjoy your own private helicopter tour, celebrity chefs cooking for you at your own secluded mansion and front row tickets to Vegas’s hottest sold out shows.

Whether its a romantic getaway, business trip or bachelor party - let Striker VIP customize your next Vegas experience.

Listen in as journeyPod chats with Striker about his latest projects which include the construction on the largest nightclub in the world and his own television show titled “Rags to Riches”.

Striker also discusses some of his own personal favorite hotspots in Vegas which include Mario Batali’s B&B ristorante, Mesa Grill and Sushi Roku.

Enjoy podsafe electronic band Dreamweaver and their song ” The Rhythm”.

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journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world.  Discover Reykjavik, Iceland nightlife & restaurant information.  We visit the Blue Lagoon outdoor geo thermal pool and hot spring spa.  Checkout great views from the top of the Viking Saga Museum and learn about the history of the Vikings.  We cover Iceland restaurants, bars, and find the perfect downtown hotel.  Enjoy Icelandic seafood and friendly people. Explore unspoiled lands and a natural outdoor setting.

We make our home base in the heart of downtown Reykjavik at the Radisson SAS 1919 Hotel which has hosted Norah Jones, Foo Fighters, and Duran Duran over the years.  The staff was super friendly and helped us arrange tours and dinners.

Take in the eclectic sounds of 2012AM which counts Iceland’s own, Bjork, as their major musical influence. 

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journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world.  We splash thru snow, ice, and mud climbing a glacier in a super jeep in Iceland. Explore a geyser, waterfall, crater, mountains, and more. Iceland is the Land of Ice and Fire with its amazing geo thermal energy and hot springs making it a very green eco-friendly destination loved by Jodi Foster, Gwyneth Paltrow, and other stars.

Listen in to learn more about Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes.  We had a blast discovering all of the natural beauty across the country.

Enjoy the soothing sounds of a rare podsafe track we found from an Icelandic artist who worked with Bjork called Pondus.

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The Bryant Park Hotel is a sleek and stylish boutique hotel located at the Bryant Park in New York. Guests enjoy spacious luxury rooms, exceptional service and state-of-the-art amenities.

Let the Entertainment Planner select your itinerary, catch a movie premiere in the screening room, enjoy Asian Fusion cusine at Koi or choose in-room entertainment from one of the largest adult video libraries in New York!

Sit back and listen to podsafe trance artist Alienation and their track “When Angels Cry”.

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