Ocean Road · matt.hintsa (found via flickr.com)

I miss this. I miss the ocean. This is the Austrian speaking.

High Line Opening Day · Michael Surtees (found via flickr.com)

Adding this to the things I ought to see when I hit the streets of NYC. Those lounge chairs, to me, seem very inviting. Great views over the city. Let’s hope it’s not packed with tons of annoying tourists.

The High Line in New York city just opened for the public.

Relaxation guaranteed. High Line Opening Day · Michael Surtees (found via flickr.com)

San Francisco viewed from Port View Park, Oakland, Summer 2002 · //ichael Patric|{ (found via flickr.com)

I wouldn’t mind going on a sailing trip in the San Francisco Bay. Especially on a sunny day like that. That’s when reality hits me, reminding me of the fact that I’m trapped in Vienna with lousy weather. Come on it’s June. We need sun rays to retain sanity.

“As long as the world is turning and spinning, we’re gonna be dizzy and we’re gonna make mistakes.” (by Mel Brooks)

As long as it’s dizzy and not I-am-about-to-vomit-queasy.

Fly Away Home · photo by Thomas Hawk on flickr.com

Also part of a Barcelona photo results. Enjoy and answer the question in this post title.

Thanks to Clemens and Maria.

How handy, I already have a category on my blog that covers entries on US related traveling topics. The rumors are right: I’m going to the US one more – and probably not the last – time. You know what they say, third time is a charm. I’m lucky to announce that I’ll be able to share that American East Coast charm with High School friend Miki who also wanted to take a peak at the awesomeness and thus will also be on board of the Austrian Airlines flight from Vienna to New York. Here is our itinerary.

Our awesome theme picture. Based on a shot by joiseyshowaa on flickr.com

Our Flight Schedule

7/11: Vienna International (VIE) to John F. Kenedy International (JFK) – Austrian Airlines (round-trip ticket 595 EUR or ~790 USD).

New York, Neww York.

We’re hoping that Economy is overbooked, so that we get the seats in Business class we initially wanted. We booked a nice hotel near Central Park that will allow us to navigate easily around in NYC. Ten days is our time window to do all things New York. You know anything really special, that our travel guide won’t tell us?

7/22: John F. Kenedy International (JFK) to Miami International (MIA) – Delta (120 USD or ~90 EUR).

Miami, down south in Sun State.

We head down south on a flight by Delta in order to get some sun, beaches and a cool cocktail served to us by some hostel staff. We’re still working on that. But I guess, we need to be economic down there.

7/27: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International to Logan International (BOS) – Jetblue (140 USD or ~105EUR).

Boston aka Athens of America.

Ideally meeting up with a friend that stayed in Austria for a semester as a FEZ (foreign exchange student)… Can’t wait to see Boston. Heard so many good things about it.

7/30: Logan International (BOS) to John F. Kenedy International (JFK) – Jetblue (65 USD or 50 EUR).

Now, quick, Phil and Miki, you’ll need to catch that flight home. I her it already “Passenger Philipp A, we are boarding. Go to gate XYZ. Your Schnitzel is waiting. Same goes for Passenger Mee-kee Row – How the hell do I pronounce that?”

7/30: John F. Kenedy International (JFK) to Vienna International (VIE) - Austrian Airlines (see the flight from VIE to JFK).

I can see it all ready. All teared-up and still short of breath from transfering from the Jetblue terminal to the one that Austrian Airline operates from, we’ll board our flight taking us home to European ground. Where we’ll face our Master card bills flying in, just 10 days later. One thing’s for sure, we won’t regret anything. And I’m more likely to actually keep to that rule, if the Dollar is really weak compared to the Euro. Fingers crossed.

This is where You come in…

We have quite some time on our hands, we need suggestion for restaurants, sights off the beaten track, ball game recommendations. Really anything that will spice up our touristy program. Things I have in mind for our trip and thus need other people’s opinions… (Remember we’re going to New York City, Miami and Boston)

• Great, affordable restaurants
• Off the beaten track places and fun activities
• Coffee shops where you can hang all day long, possibly internet access
• Beach recommendations for Miami
• Boston museum tip (there are too many for only 3 days)
• Excursions from New York to some great place, I was thinking of going up the Hudson River, or up the coast. Public transport?
• Any other ideas?

If you’re planning a similar trip, have a look at the prices stated after the flight information, to get an idea how cheap or expensive those flights are. Prices stated in currency we purchased it. Per person.

Update (April 7): Check out the pictures filed in the gallery.

Okay, since my Facebook is sort of screwed up – for some reason – I’m redirecting you to this entry. Hm, spring in Barcelona.

Here we come...

April 1 – April 6 · Barcelona 09.

On board (as of now) · Alex, Anna, Bettina, Clemens, Judith, Maria & Philipp.

We’re flying the Ryanair way. Pray for us to get back safe and sound.