Brooklyn, New York Part 2

Not sure if you have started to notice that brunch is kind of the only meal we really get involved with... Simply put, waking up early for breakfast is not an option, shopping on an empty stomach sucks and the brunch specials in New York City are just too good to pass up. 

Getting to know Tumi...

Industry?
Events and Activations management and a part-time wedding planner.

What you are hoping to get out of the New York trip?
I want to have a lot of fun, as well as get inspired by the city. I want to come back do big things with my career. I'm hoping the inspiration will come from the streets of NY.

How often you travel?
Once or twice a year.

Past travels?
London, Mozambique, Lesotho, Swaziland, Germany, Denmark, Dubai

And why going with a bunch of your girls is the best summer holiday?
I'll be turning 30 - I can't think of a better way to spend my 30th.

Getting to know Pumla...

Industry?
Finance 
 

What you are hoping to get out of the New York trip?
A good clean break! I haven’t taken leave or a holiday since last year already!

How often you travel?
Not often enough 2-3 times a month to Cape Town
for work and DBN to visit home occasionally.



Past travels?
Europe: London USA: New York, Chicago and Philadelphia 


Why do you think going with a bunch of your girls is the best summer holiday?
 It's the only time when being crazy is socially acceptable!!

Birthday's in New York

Two nights ago we celebrated Jozi Foodie Fix's Thando's birthday at Hotel Rivington on 105 Rivington. There are no words for that evening... So we are not going to say anything about that night. All we know is that we left bottles at the bar, which we labelled and need to go back for. #LoveWorldTourNY...
Pics stolen off Thando's iPhone

Getting to know Vie...

Image taken by Stephanie O'Connor



Industry?
Fashion industry - I'm a fashion entrepreneur/ buyer/ stylist.


What you are hoping to get out of the New York trip?
Some time out from my extremely busy life

How often you travel?
Overseas, about 4 or 5 times a year and locally about 6 times a year

Past travels?
Europe: France (Paris, Cannes, Nice), Germany- Munich, Austria, Italy (Rome, Milan), China, Hong Kong, Senegal, Mali, Brazil - may be forgetting something but whatevs.


And why going with a bunch of your girls is the best summer holiday?
There's nothing better than being anonymous in a new city and enjoying the liberation that comes with that but it can get lonely at times so this holiday is gonna be the best of both worlds for me - a lot of crazy anonymous fun with all my favourite people to share the fun with.

Getting to know Katiso...

Image taken by Stephanie O'Connor


Industry?

Advertising

What you are hoping to get out of the New York trip?

A different experience from the other times that I have been to the Big Apple. NY is the city where big things happen, so a bit of inspiration. Discover something about myself I didn’t know. Fall more in love with art, music, food and life.


How often you travel? 

Overseas-Once every year.

Past travels? 

USA (NY, Albany, Washington, Florida, LA); Europe: France (Paris, Nice, Monaco), Germany(Berlin and Dresden), Austria, Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa), Switzerland, Amsterdam, Prague; UK(London); Africa (Egypt)
Straight after New York I leave the girls to go to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos

And why going with a bunch of your girls is the best summer holiday?

I’m sure in many life books they say that this is one of the things you have to do at least once in your life. Its New York. Its with crazy, fun loving and free spirited girls. We are at stages in our lives where its about enjoying life to the fullest. And making sure we have experiences that are memorable. You cant tell me you are not jealous.

Getting to know Thando...

Image taken by Stephanie O'Connor

Industry?

Strategy consulting in Telecommunications by day and a round the clock foodie & food blogger as Jozi Foodie Fix.

What you are hoping to get out of the New York trip? 

A much needed break from my beloved Jozi. To eat my way across all five boroughs, food is my passion so mostly looking at the food trends in NY (food trucks & street food I love!) and try a few of the amazing restaurants that the city has to offer. Just soak up the summer NY Cool (Art, Music, Life) 


How often you travel? 

Not enough! I’m a traveller so if budget allows I at least try to cross seas twice a year; an annual trip to NY and one other elsewhere in the world. 
 

Past travels?

Americas: Mexico City, NY, San Francisco, LA; Europe: Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Athens, Madrid, Zurich, London; Asia: Bali, Jakarta Africa: Mozambique, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe – it’s a shame that I’ve only been to so few 
 

And why going with a bunch of your girls is the best summer holiday?

I decided to coincide my annual trip to NY with the girls to experience the city in a different way. It’s guaranteed to be crazy fun with these amazing ladies who like myself love laughter.

Getting to know Lera...

Image take by Stephanie O'Connor

Industry?
Marketing-Market development Manager for Bacardi South Africa 

What you are hoping to get out of the New York trip?
Sho! I think I'll figure that out once i’m back. For now it's a matter of "what does NY have in store for me?"

How often you travel?
Internationally, not often. But locally, I could take you to a few cool spots around my hood


Past travels?
Florida (Disney) – 1997 Dubai (2008) and now, New York baybeee (with a slight stint in Egypt)

And why going with a bunch of your girls is the best summer holiday?
Why not? We're a bunch of crazy girls who are down for whatever (good things tough), and whatever it is we get up to, I can tell you for free that it's going to be EPIC!!!!

Getting to know Sphume...

Image taken by Stephanie O'Connor

Industry?
Entertainment industry - TV and Film

What are  you hoping to get out of the New York trip?
A kak load of Fun!, clothes, inspiration, heat, beautiful moments with beautiful friends!

How often  do you travel?
As often as freakin possible. love it!

Past travels?
Outside of SA- London, Edinburgh, Glasglow, Rio, Iguassu, Buenos Aires, Maputo, Gaborone, general USA.

And why do you think going with a bunch of your girls is the best summer holiday?
There's nothing like being with the girls, and now we get to get to be in NYC, in Summer! Excited to have an amazing, hilarious, uncensored and ridiculously entertaining time in New York with some of the most awesome ladies around!

Getting to know Bobo...

Image taken by Stephanie O'Connor

Industry?
Film & television 


What you are hoping to get out of the New York trip?
A real break from what has been a hectic first half of the year. A chance to fall in love with New York, all over again.  


How often you travel?
As often as I can gather enough cents to do so. an overseas trip a year is what I tend to aim for. 


Past travels?
In the recent past, I’ve been around the US, lived in NY for 10 months, a bit of Europe, and not enough African cities. I’ve seen Accra, Cairo, Mozambique’s Inhaca Island. I’d love to visit more African cities. 


Why do you think going with a bunch of your girls is the best summer holiday?
 These girls are beautiful souls, lovers of life, fun, fashion, music and food. all the things I love too. this trip can only be awesome!

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