July 28, 2010
Escape from NYC

New York City, especially in the summer, can feel a bit claustrophobic with yellow taxis littering the streets and high-rises on every corner.  Let’s face it - sometimes you yearn for an escape.  As magnificent as these getaways are, costs can add up quickly and really put a dent in your wallet.  Don’t fear though - we’ve sifted through this concrete jungle to find awesome activities where (wo)man and nature are able to meet up again. 

Remember when you were little and slept in a tent in your backyard?  You can relive those memories again and camp here in the city.  Every Friday and Saturday in August, you can camp in the city parks for free with the Urban Park Rangers.  Registration is required, and throughout the night there is a cookout and planned activities, like a night hike and stargazing.  Don’t have a tent?  Don’t worry!  Everything is included, according to Postabon member lilys189!

Your rooftop garden not cutting it out for you?  Walk around the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and see more than 10,000 types of plants, from cherry trees to roses.  Better yet, admission is free on Tuesdays, according to Postabon member dc1421. 

If you find yourself more comfortable on the water than on land, visit the Downtown Boathouse.  This boathouse has three locations, at 59th Street, Houston and 72 Street, all on the Hudson.  Visit the boathouse on weekends and evenings to enjoy free kayaking, according to Postabon member ecolnon. 

Sometimes all it takes is a trip to another city to remind you the reason you love New York.  If looking to visit another city on the East Coast, consider taking Bolt Bus.  According to Postabon member Yaelleah, Bolt bus offers great deals on bus tickets and if you purchase in advanced, tickets are as low as $1. Take your pick of visiting Boston, DC or Philly!  

How do you escape from the hustle and bustle of NYC?  Share your tips with us!

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May 27, 2010
What We Love About Summer: Outdoor Drinking

Memorial Day is approaching and that means between now and Labor Day, the Postabon team will find any excuse to drink outside and take advantage of this warm weather.   I don’t know what it is about drinking outdoors, but we all feel significantly cooler when sipping a Bud Light on a rooftop as opposed to in a dive bar.

In typical Postabon fashion, we don’t like to spend a ton of money when drinking - and we’re pretty confident you enjoy complimentary open bars and cheap drinks too.  Here’s some suggestions on where you can enjoy the NYC city skyline while keeping cash in your bank account.

First, let’s take a look at some of the complimentary parties where you can drink for free.  Ready for Thirsty Thursday?  Head over to the West Side tonight to enjoy free Mekhong cocktails and delicious Thai bites from Bluechili, according to Postabon member DanaG.  The party goes from 8-11 and you must RSVP.   

If you’d prefer to wait until Friday to start the party, consider swinging by Hudson Terrace tomorrow night.  Overtime Group is throwing a complimentary Pyrat rum open bar from 6:30 - 7:30 pm on Friday, May 28.  This open bar is free for ladies and $10 for guys and you must RSVP, otherwise it is more expensive at the door ($10 for girls, $20 for guys).  

Sticking around this Memorial Day weekend?  Head to the Empire Hotel Rooftop on Monday in the afternoon for a barbecue.  You can even sip on complimentary vodka drinks from 5-6 pm. 

Boozy boat cruises around NYC can be expensive, but one of our favorite bars combines the boat experience and drinking, without necessarily the motion (and the dollar bills).  The Frying Pan is a bar that is on a boat docked in the Hudson.  The bar offers a bucket of Coronas for $30 (6 beers).  While this isn’t the cheapest beer in Manhattan, this bar allows you to be out on the water, socializing with young professionals, without motion sickness.

Where are some of your favorite places to drink outdoors? Share them with us at Postabon!

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