A Hippie Doctor, Seductive Clown, and a Sexual Awakening

Plus, How Did Bucharest become 'Paris of the East?'

Subscribe View in browser  The entire world in your inbox. One of the most dangerous things when it comes to writing is trying to be funny—and failing. It's just awful. Cringe. Some, however, are just naturals at it. Case in point: Melanie Hamlett, one of Beast Travel's writers I've touted in this newsletter before. She's written about falling for hot Jesus at a Florida theme park and Cabbage Patch's bizarre hospital. This week, she takes us on her latest romantic journey. I won't say too much but it climaxes with an epiphany that comes to her while laying in chicken shit.  We've got a number of fun pieces, this week.  As someone who is captivated and perplexed by Bucharest, Anthony Paletta's story below was immensely informative for me. And, I think the headline Malcolm Jones came up with for his piece about a Georgia resort takes the cake. Enjoy! — William O'Connor, Travel Editor This Resort Locally Sources Everything From Food to a Murder The sprawling Barnsley Resort in Georgia has an exceptional culinary reputation—and one hell of a family history. How Did Bucharest Become 'Paris of the East?' It's not the only city to lay claim to that title, but the long overlooked Romanian capital is actually a treasure trove of French influences. Kuala Lumpur Is Having a Moment While tourists have long thronged to neighbors like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur has exploded into being a city worth checking out. Hippies, Crocs, and a Terrifying Cliff—Hiking One of the World's Deadliest Trails in Hawaii Hawaii's Kalalau Trail has cost a number of determined hikers their lives over the years, but the breathtaking vistas and pristine nature make it irresistible. "I'm standing above a clear freshwater lagoon in a lowland subtropical forest on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic. The air is silent except for the chirping of birds. I take a breath and summon the courage to jump."   — the writer Victor Ozols takes readers to Punta Cana and checks in on the famed destination which has suffered after a spate of tourist deaths. OMG, I Want to Rent This House: Yucca Valley, CA This property is named the Boulder House for good reason. Not only is it neighboring a tower of rocks, but it incorporates them into its very structural design. It's like an ethereal fairy mansion…but of a decidedly more terrestrial size. RENT ON VRBO >> Hunter Toiletry Bag This toiletry bag features a removable zippered interior pouch, an interior slip pocket, and elastic loops for razors, lip balms, fragrance and more. And because it's made from waterproof and washable neoprene, any loose caps or rogue spritzes will be an easy cleanup. BUY ON DAGNE DOVER >> Just Booked: Travel to the Greatest Rooms of the Last Century   Since starting Just Booked, our series on gorgeous travel-related coffee table books, we've featured a number of tomes with covers that have made passersby dawdle. But we've never seen a book cause everybody who passed to stop in their tracks and caress it in the way they have with Phaidon's new book, Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century. Clad in midnight blue velvet (there are also options in merlot red, platinum gray, and saffron yellow) with gold lettering, it's a literary siren call for the party guest. Inside, the book covers what the editors at Phaidon deem to be the greatest rooms designed since the early 20th century. BUY ON AMAZON >> Please note that if you buy something featured in one of our posts or newsletters, The Daily Beast may collect a share of sales. © Copyright 2020 The Daily Beast Company LLC  555 W. 18th Street, New York NY 10011  Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe.