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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!

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The bed’s flanked by two knights, and a unicorn straight out of an LSD trip. Talk about a 1970s love shack.

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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.

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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.

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The inn has an old Boeing jet in the back. Farrah Fawcett filmed a commercial here in the 1970s.

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I felt like Wilma in the prehistoric Cave room. I was tempted to ring room service for an order of T-rex steak.

Please take a minute to view my Coolhunting Wacky Wisconsin” travel show for Huff Post, which I researched, arranged and hosted. Without your support, I won’t be able to keep the series going… so every click, Like/Share and Tweet counts.

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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It’s a dream come true… I’m hosting a coolhunting travel show for Huffington Post / AOL! And the first episode is out today!

Now you know why I was in Wisconsin for a “secret project”, last July. Milwaukee was the first stop for my video series, which lets you join me on my adventures. As your show host, I travel to the most unlikely of places, digging up what’s hip and happening.

My first stop is the kitschy Don Q Inn, which would put love hotels in Japan to shame. Please take a second to click and watch the first episode!

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Huffington Post is featuring me on their front page today. You can read my fun introduction to “Coolhunting Weird Wisconsin” here.

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I also graced the front page of AOL – America Online!

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I’m excited to bring my quirky, alternative travel coverage to Huff Post. I can’t thank my editor enough for the opportunity to write, host and field-produce a travel series that’s 100% me: cute-Gothic outfits and all!

Please take a minute to watch the premiere video of my love hotel escapades. Your support means I’ll be able to continue the series for you.

It’d be amazing if you could tell your friends about my video through an email, Tweet or Facebook post. The short-link is: http://goo.gl/J53XE (you can just paste it on your wall!)

If enough of you get the word out… I’ll photos of me strapped to a bondage bed tomorrow!

What do you think of “Coolhunting Weird Wisconsin“? Are you glad to see an alt travel show? Where in USA should I head next?

❤ Every click counts… come watch my show on Huff Post TV!