Sunday, June 29, 2008

Flight Tracker

Last weekend a very good friend of mine from Singapore came over and he used the ultra longhaul by Singapore Airlines to New York. As I used to fly by myself a couple of times with SIA I would strictly recommend to spend a few extra bucks on their service. My friend was really enthusiastic about the service received. The world famous Singapore Girl in the typical Sarung makes the difference. It would be a pleasure if one of the girls slop a Singapore Sling over my trousers just for "the" sorry on her lips. The Kosher meals provided are produced by the kosher caterer Hermolis and are not bad!

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Phnom Penh Love

Phnom Penh is a city of beauty and degradation, tranquillity and violence, and tradition and transformation; a city of temples and brothels, music and gunfire, and festivals and coups.
But for many, it is simply an anarchic celebration of insanity and indulgence. Whether it is the $2 wooden shack brothels, the marijuana-pizza restaurants, the AK-47 fireworks displays, or the intricate brutality of Cambodian politics, Phnom Penh never ceases to amaze and amuse. For an individual coming from a modern Western society, it is a place where the immoral becomes acceptable and the insane becomes normal.
Have a look to this german article I read before I went first time to Cambodia.
Places to stay:


The main tourist area is around the Riverfront. This is indeed quiet nice, but if you are looking for an area with less tourist stay in any place around the city as its not far away anyway. If you are not on a budget I would recommend the Raffles Le Royal Hotel. This is indeed the place for all of you searching for the colonial feeling and its not that expensive anyway. For the guys who are searching for a cheaper option I would recommend the 278 street- there several places and some restaurants. Try out "Golden Star"- these are serviced apartments. The area is prefered by the expat community.
Nightlife:

For a sundowner I would recommend the FCC, there you will have a perfect view over the Tonle Sap. If you wanna drink with style you should head to the Elephants Bar for the happy hour.
Home to the city’s infamous first Friday bash where literally hundreds of people cram into the garden and around the pool, with some ending up in the pool as the night progresses, is Elsewhere. This place is pretty popular with the western expat community- no Khmers at all. But try the Mojito!
Another venue is the River House Lounge even so famous with the expat crowd but there are some Khmers around.
If you are interested in Khmer nightlife you should have a look to Sparks club- this is indeed huge and loud! Last but not least there is the very famous Heart of Darkness or simply The Heart. This is a small bar with a dance floor full of khmers, expats, tourists and prostitutes, but nevertheless the place to be late at night!
When you escaped the hell you could decide two have a late night supper or go for a massage. Booth is worth a try. For late night supper there are several restaurants open or have a seat on the street in front of the palace near the river. The other option is a healthy khmer massage at La Cigalle Bleue near Wat Phom.
Food:
There is always something to eat around. Even if you don't love asian food you could easily have food from most regions in the world without leaving Phnom Penh. I had traditional russian, european, american and all sorts of asian food in Phnom Penh but one the most special dining experience is for sure the North Korean Restaurant. This restaurant is run by the north korean embassy and is for sure not famous for the food, but indeed for the presentation as the staff has to sing and dance during the evening.

Sao Paulo Love

























































Since the end of the 50's, when Brasilia became Brazil's capital, São Paulo replaced Rio de Janeiro as the cultural capital of the country. Bands, journalists, authors, everybody comes to São Paulo to see and to be seen. They say São Paulo is a city that can never stop, but that's not the whole truth. It's the people of São Paulo that don't want to stop. That's why this city has so many clubs, bars, restaurants, theatres and thousands of other attractions open 24 hours. There must be something in the water. Or it's the polluted air... Who knows? The fact is that São Paulo gives you an unquenchable thirst for pleasure. And that's why there's always something to do and somewhere to go, especially at night. São Paulo is an ugly city, be aware. But for those who LIVE this city, ugliness is actually part of its beauty. The crowded streets, the prostitutes and brothels and the decadent aspect of its streets and buildings in downtown - this and much more can make this city even more delightful if you're not afraid of taking a walk on the wild side.
Places to stay:







































Hotel Fasano, Hotel Emiliano and Hotel Unique are indeed the places you should think about while staying in Sao Paulo. Nevertheless these Hotels are quiet expensive. As a perfect alternative I would recommend the Grand Hyatt. Go for the Club rooms as they are worth every "Dinger" spend extra. The rooms are simply nice decorated and the bathroom is just amazing. The service received in the Grand Club lounge is top notch. This is indeed a very good place to hang out and eat and drink (free of charge!) before leaving for your night time program.
Nightlife:

I would recommend to start with a couple of drinks in one of the many bars in Vila Olimpia and Vila Madelena. One of my favorite places is indeed the Skyebar located on top of the well known Hotel Unique. The Service is pretty slow and prices are more on the higher level but the view is just amazing.
Later on I would recommend to go out for dancing in one of the many places like d-edge, Clash Club, A Club or Milo Garage. There are many more, so keep your eyes open!
Shopping:
Simply the whole area of Rua Oscar Freire! For sure this is a posh area, but nevertheless a lot of fun and simply wonderful to walk around even so you might not buy anything. To be honest- shopping in Hong Kong, Singapore or Bangkok is a better idea as you will safe a lot of money!
Places to See:

If you have some more time I would recommend to have a brief look into the MAM while stroll down Avendia Paulista. If not have a look from outside as the many other wonderful buildings for example the Copan building and Edifico Italia. The Edifico Italia offers a restaurant and a bar on the top floors with perfect views, but they do ask for a cover charge for the bar!
The Sao Paulo Jockey Club is the best option for a relaxed sunday. It is free of charge, but even if they would ask for money the atmosphere is worth every penny spend. Grab a beer, coffee or on of the delicious snacks at one of the bars in the main hall and take a seat on the tribune to watch the race and the people. If you are looking for a substantial meal go for one of the restaurants.
If there is no race there is another outdoor option- the Parque Iberapuera. This is a very similar Park to NY's Central Park. Besides the recreation areas there are cultural events and exhibitions halls like Auditorio Niemeyer.
Transport:

If you wanna use public transport, Sao offers an extensive subway and bus network where you pay per use. In general I would rate the subway system as reliable, cheap, safe and clean. During weekdays you might need hours if you take a bus due to the traffic jam. Taxis are a must at night and if you share the price with your friends its not that expensive. The service is always good but most of the taxi drivers won't speak any word english and they seem to have problems with the queer crowd.
Money and Costs:
Sao Paulo is indeed not cheap compared to other places in Brazil and worldwide, but there are much more expensive places around. I would say it depends on your budget and how many Cremant you need while staying. Some of the small bars and cafeterias offer some small finger licking dishes, beer and coffee for just a few bucks. So you won't be hungry or thirsty. Nightlife is as elsewhere more of less expensive. Bring your credit card for Skyebar.
Keep in mind that Sao Paulo is not a tourist place to hang out, but you will find everything a urban guy might need.
If you are on a shoestring try out Couchsurfing. Even if you don't need a place to stay- most people are really helpful.
Stay tuned for more in depth reports on Sao Paulo

Flight Tracker

As you might recognized the global travel market and especially the airline industry is rapidly changing. For my next trip from NYC I planned to use the ultra longhaul direct service to Bangkok using Thai Airways. But fuck it- they canceled this service due to high oil prices. Thai Airways introduced a Premium Economy worth the extra Bucks compared to regular Economy Class if you don't wanna fly Business Class. So I thought it is a very good idea to use their service on a regular base on my way to Asia. My other favorite options Singapore Airlines offers a all business class direct service from NYC to Singapore using the well known new business class cabin, but indeed seat availability is restricted. Other options would be flying through Europe or using ANA via Tokyo. Any other ideas?

Stay tuned for more reports on global travel market!

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Berlin The Upcoming Sylt

I mean it sounds maybe a little ridiculous, but Steffen asked me to drop some lines about the future of Berlin. Anyway it is a pleasure indeed! I do write this lines from another point of view as I am not part of the vibe in Berlin, but even in Sao Paulo it is possible to get an Idea about the current situation over there. First of all I would like to describe the situation as first part of a scenario for the future of Berlin. The question is- how does Berlin looks like at the moment and how could it looks like in a few years? Many people like Berlin very much, during the recent years the hip crowd flooded into the City as rentals and general lifestyle (Cremant) is dirt cheap compared to other places worldwide. These musicians, artists, architects, bohemians and hedonist e.g. are the Berlin vibe as nothing really substantial is left in Berlin. I mean what I am trying to say is- Berlin as a whole is pretty poor- the capital of famous Germany is like a small village lacking any financial background. People, even within Germany earn their money in Frankfurt, Dusseldorf or Hamburg. A couple of days ago I met a guy from NYC- settling down for two years in Berlin to enjoy his life! I asked him how he earns money- his answer: "If I need money I would go back to NYC!"
So what is the conclusion for Berlin- In my point of view it is just a holiday resort for the In crowd- nothing substantial!
Coming back to the the title of this brief report- "Berlin the upcoming Sylt" and to the next step of a scenario.
Sylt is a small german island and a holiday resort for the rich and famous Germans (nothing to write home about). Do you see any parallels? I do- people there do not generate any value- they just relax! As you might know Sylt won't be there anymore in a couple of years as the island is shrinking. For Berlin I have following scenario: What happens if the In crowd is leaving as a result of economic crisis, world war or just because Sao Paulo is the new place to be? Maybe shrinking as Sylt!
Stay tuned for more in depth reports on worldwide travel!

Oh, gosh! I’m so happy to live in New York!

Nestled among meatpacking plants and hard-core gay bars, Florent was an anomalously egalitarian enclave beloved in equal measure by celebrities on the A list and hedonists on the edge, and a prism through which certain aspects of the city’s evolution could be seen with unusual clarity. There is a menu of French stalwarts and American interlopers that were available virtually round the clock: onion soup, mussels, pâté, steak frites, hamburgers, cheeseburgers. And he created an institution that became both a timeline and a time capsule of downtown life. Anyway- On June 29 Florent will close. Its rent was to rise to more than $30,000 a month. It started with paying $1,350. The neighborhood, the city and the people who felt it belonged to them were different then.

Have a look to the special movie, linked in the title and stay tuned for more melancholy stories worldwide

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Brazil Matters

Germans are small sausages and Brazilians tend to have big dicks. Thats how I intended to start this report, but wasn't sure if this would be a little to explicit. I called my very best friend in the south side and he said I should rethink as it would be superficial and not as scientific as some other reports of mine. As you might know I am on the sporty side and go every day for some laps to a hotel health club. But yesterday the hotel gym was closed due to reconstruction so I went swimming down in brooklin. While showering, one of the brown skin guys in a good shape joint me. Gosh- after he drop his swim pants he showed me his very huge cock. He smiled at me to show me that he is ready for some more action. But dear reader- trust me, you won't get fucked with such a large dick! I ignored him to do a little brain storming. First of all I thought about all the samba- ladies. Now I know why they bounce their boobs in such a way- they still feel the vibe of their last fuck with a brazilian cock. Second- Food! I tried to eat as many "Rocher" (German Chocolate) with "Byzantium King Nuts" as I thought I will get premium balls (to be honest- it didn't work). On the other side- my Brazilian friends eat a lot of baby beef. This is delicious and efficient as I could proof under the shower! As this is a scientific report I would like to mention a third example, but I had to stop the brainstorming, because...(this would be to explicit for sure). Tomorrow I will be back to the "real" world, but nevertheless I will have baby beef for dinner!

Stay tuned for my next report on my recent Manila trip with Jaromil, Niki and Ipanema Fred!

German Small Sausages

It is obviously- Germans are small sausages! But this would be indeed superficial without proof. So the questions is- what makes most Germans small sausages? Lets do a little brainstorming: First of all- you are what you eat. German meals are more on the hearty meat side, pork shops, meat balls, knuckle of pork, thousand of different cold cuts and all time favorite sausages. Boiled or grilled- they are served simply everywhere! Germans eat them as a kind of snack- a meal in between. During my last stay in Berlin it was pretty hot, but even in public transport people eat their sausages on the run. Believe me the smell is disgusting! So I would rather say- First proof!
As a second example I would like to discuss how germans life. Besides most international guys living in urban areas in lovely and charming historic buildings, most germans life in housing developments in the suburbs. I saw many of these housing developments worldwide and to be honest, the German ones are ridiculous. But they are planed by the very same guys who life in the arty quarters downtown. Anyway- thats not the matter why Germans are small sausages. The inhabitants are dreaming to escape their stupid life buying one of the many one single houses even more far outside of the city. So what do you think are they doing right there? Right they grill sausages. Second Proof! Third one would be??? Third? right -"third reich"- but I should not always focus on the history, as many Germans would say to me! Be funny be happy- ah you are a jew?! Oh sorry! Anyway lets talk about a recent example. Football is a very good one. People in Germany wanna be someone- they are "Papst", economic successful, with a vast history (but please do not mention the third reich..) and of course they are world champions in simply everything. But as you could imagine not every unemployed guy from the suburbs is economical successful or "Papst" there is a need that everybody feels like a hero. Football is pretty easy for german viewers as there are pretty simple "rules" to follow up. You buy some German flags, drink and lot of beer and of course eat at least two sausages. There is no need to follow up the match as there are many Germans with you to enjoy the party. So thats how every German could feel like a hero- be part of the mass (third reich?- oh sorry) drink beer and eat sausages. For most of them its better than being "Pabst"! I would rather say this is the third proof?!
There are many more Examples- feel free to add some.
Stay tuned for my next report on Kim Jong Il- the asian small sausage!

Monday, June 23, 2008

Global Food










Is anybody of you interested in buy in my franchise system for global food? You might be able to be partner of one of the most famous food vendors worldwide. Hurry up to be first to open one of the stylish shops for the hip crowd. The offer ranging from tasty fast food from all over the world presented in a relaxed atmosphere and drinks worth waiting half an hour to be served. Products are mainly asian oriented, but have a look for some sample dishes. Please keep in mind that all dishes will be served Halal and Kosher!

Urban Recreation


Yesterday had been sitting, for my lazy sunday program, the whole day by the beach because the weather wasn't that nice but still perfect to think about stupid stuff like this.
Urban lifestyle is different indeed, but how does urban recreation looks like worldwide? The structure of a city as well as the inhabitants have huge impacts on what people are doing and what they are doing to enjoy their life.
I will give you a couple of examples:

This is charming Brussels- indeed a little old school!

This is Athens- a little on the rough side, but sunny!

This is Rome- also a little bit old school and far to touristy!

This is South Eeast Asia for Germans- to early for the towels!

This Is Kuala Lumpur- relaxed vibe!

This is Jakarta- religious indeed, but thats not all!

This is Kyoto- ancient, quiet, but you can feel the vibe of the people!

This is Indonesia- Urban fishing in the sewage channel!

Thursday, June 19, 2008

I Fucked The French

Gosh- today I woke up from some hard rocking days- still with the beat of the night in my body. Niki celebrates his birthday in such a wonderful way and of course it was a pleasure to hang out with the family: Corcovado Jack, Ipanema Fred, Copacabana Else just to mention a few. Even some Germans, Italians and Guys back from NYC joint our Hustler Party. Niki introduced us to the italian lifestyle called "aperetivo"- this is simply fresh garlic and old roasted bread. To be honest he said afterwords he changed to the regular fare of Cremant, Spritz and finger food as garlic and old roasted bread is not what everybody is looking for especially on a Hustler party.

Anyway- well done and thanks for the last Cointreau- it gaves me the wonderful tasty orange feeling while licking the nipples of the french guy I crashed into on my way back to "brooklin". But this would be the story about fucking "a" french, this is the story about fucking "the french"! A few month ago I took a train back in Europe (yes your are right: I took a train!!!!) and due to a little mistake I got charged a second time in the train. To be honest I hate french train staff!!!! Because he lied to me I got angry and done what I always do- I complaint and today they excused for their stupid behavior and I will get my money back!!!!
Stay tuned for my next report on Jewish guy fucks Nazi with a large dildo!

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

To Niki



Its not always easy- but a pleasure to have you with me! The Cremant is on your tap. Enjoy

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Indonesia on the run

This is a band from bandung, i know them since a couple of years. They are pretty famous now.
Have a look and stay tuned!

Khmer



There is always a lot more around you might think.

Stay tuned for more well picked stuff around the globe!

Friday, June 13, 2008

Rent my place!

I still have a small flat in the centre of Berlin. It is located in a lovely small and quiet street in one of Berlin's most famous areas called Prenzlauer Berg. Just 2 minutes walking to the next tram station which will bring you to "Mitte" within 10 minutes. Around the corner is the pretty nice "Helmholtzplatz"- a square with decent restaurants, bars and shops. Everything you might need is within walking distance- and the public transport system in Berlin is really sufficient. There is one living room (with a huge bed, desk, tv and hifi...), a toilet and shower compartment and a small kitchen with a table to have dinner with some friends (oven, fridge, espresso machine, washing machine and everything else you might need to prepare a dinner or just breakfast).
From time to time I sublet this place as an all inclusive package (rental fee, bills as well 24/7 high speed internet access) from 200 Euros per Week, 500 Euro for one month and long term prices on request!

Feel free to contact me at: d.r.j.teitelbaum@googlemail.com

Visit Indonesia


It is more or less fixed- i will be back in Indonesia in october!!! For sure it will be just a brief visit, but I can't wait to see you all again soon. Our upcoming nights will be amazing! Jakarta is booked at least for two weekends. Does anybody know when the Mandarin Oriental will re open again?
Stay tuned for my reports from Indonesia!

Wanna join?


There are marked the stations of my recent trips. Indeed I will return soon- so it would be nice if I could catch you up for a Cremant or just a coffee. Feel free to show me your maps!

I would love to go to India

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Cars on Sale


As you might read in my recent post- the world is changing as I do! If somebody is interested in one of my Cars- please drop me a line! I know the pictures are not that well- but the cars are in good condition with original caribbean sound system!!!!

Climate Change















































During the recent years some western people tend to become a little nervous because of the climate change! My favorite are the organic food buyers and GM caravan drivers. With their "different" sort of "lifestyle" they are trying to rescue our wonderful mother earth. I am not sure if they are really believing that this kind of change of lifestyle will help?! I am a little skeptical as always- therefore i decided to travel as much as possible before rocket rise prices for plane tickets. Even now first class is out of budget!

If you have any ideas for my upcoming mileage run- do not hesitate to drop me a line.
Alright stay tuned and hope to see you soon in manila!

Stay tuned for more in depth reports on changing world!