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THEME LOVE HOTELS IN USA: S&M BONDAGE BED! STRANGE RETRO FANTASY LOVE HOTEL, DON Q INN, DODGEVILLE, WISCONSIN.
Yarr! Thanks for your sweet support for my new Huffington Post Travel TV show.
In the first episode, which you can watch here, I explore the kitschy Don Q Inn in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Let me share behind-the-scenes images and stories from the shoot.
But first, as promised… here’s a photo of me in the “Mid-EVIL” fantasy room, writhing on the bondage bed!
The bed’s flanked by two knights, and a unicorn straight out of an LSD trip. Talk about a 1970s love shack.
The 21 theme rooms included a 2-story hot air balloon, Jungle, Caesar’s Palace, Teepee… and this swinging bed.
There’s only one word to describe the “Northern Lights” room. Cool.
I like to goof around and play (as you can see in the video). Here, I’m having a stand-off with “Mr Polar bear.”
Almost every bed had a mirror above it. Hmm, I wonder what why?
Have you ever sat on a Waterbed? I freaked out from the squishiness, and couldn’t get out! (Too bad this footage didn’t make the final cut.)
Hiding from the sheriff of Sherwood Forest. Previous guests carved their initials into the trunk of the tree. Only two adults are allowed to stay in each room… so I’m guessing strange stuff goes on behind closed doors.
The inn has an old Boeing jet in the back. Farrah Fawcett filmed a commercial here in the 1970s.
I felt like Wilma in the prehistoric Cave room. I was tempted to ring room service for an order of T-rex steak.
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What’s the strangest hotel you’ve ever stayed at? And which room would you reserve at the Don Q? Decide for yourself by watching my Huff Post video.
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LOS ANGELES, ANIME CONVENTION IN FRESNO: ANI-JAM GUESTS. MODERN TOILET RESTAURANT, HONG KONG & TAIPEI THEME CAFE.
Don’t forget: La Carmina and Seba are Guests of Honor at Ani-Jam anime convention in Fresno, CA (Aug 20-21)! We’ll hold panel discussions, where you can ask us questions and hang out. Hope you see you there.
WHAT: Ani-Jam anime convention in Fresno, CA
WHERE: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 2233 Ventura Street, Fresno, CA
WHEN: August 20 and 21, 2011
PRICE: Here’s the link to discounted registration for you. Only $25 for 2 days of fun.
Please tell your friends and save the date.
Ready for more Hong Kong photos? In these photos, we’re wearing streetwear brand Bros Products (remember we visited their factory in this post?)
As you, I wrote a book about Tokyo’s crazy, wacky theme restaurants — so I was eager to visit Modern Toilet. The concept extends to chocolate ice cream served in urinal bowls!
Sadly, all the Hong Kong locations are now closed. I’ll have to wait until I’m in Taipei to eat dinner while sitting on the loo…
At least we still were able to take outfit photos.
Cat shirt: Banana Fish, from Closet Child (so sad the brand is no more)
Lace skirt: Spider (See blog post about Gothic Lolita shops in Hong Kong)
Tights and cape: from a Hong Kong street stall
Cardigan: gifted from Iron Fist
T-shirt: gifted by Stand Up The Fragile (he models for the Japanese brand)
Tight black pants: gifted by Umbelical (he models for the Japanese brand)
When you’re feeling emo… there’s always ice cream.
Hong Kong doesn’t have as many weird theme restaurants as Japan or Taiwan, but there are few maid cafes. We went to Maid Date in Causeway Bay — the homemade curry and “Nothing” cocktail were delicious!
Feather headband and crocodile ring: gifted from Soho Hearts
I found a lot of Hong Kong food to be too greasy or strong for my stomach. Fortunately, there’s a large selection of international cuisine here. At one point, I went all the way to Kwun Tong to fulfill my craving for CoCo Ichibanya (the Japanese curry chain!)
I could have taken a million photos of Hong Kong shops. Rocking horse shoes; rose rings. (More shopping photos in this Mongkok post.)
Hong Kong’s malls are spacious, modern and air-conditioned. Locals come to escape the constant humidity.
Many malls have special displays. This one had an exhibit of avant-garde shoes (such as banana heels) and cute bunny statues.
And you can’t walk a block without running into quirky Hong Kong characters. Such as this couple in matching rainbow polo shirts, pink Bermuda shorts, Crocs, and a backpack worn in the front!
Are you intrigued by Hong Kong’s people and shops? Have you heard of the Toilet-themed restaurant before? Gross, or genius?
You can see more Hong Kong and Macau coverage here. Hope to see you at Ani-Jam!
PS: LA friends, I’m having a Super Cute Spooky Birthday party on August 23rd in Hollywood! Please save the date. Full details to come.
Song of the Day: 1919 – Tear Down These Walls (Gothic rock)
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