<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>washingtonpost.com - Going Places</title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/style/columns/goingplaces?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><description>Going Places</description><language>en-us</language><ttl>15</ttl><image><title>washingtonpost.com</title><width>140</width><height>20</height><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com</link><url>http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gif</url></image><item><title><![CDATA[Barter Your Time for Free Yoga]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7997-2005Apr21.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7997-2005Apr21.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[My neck pain had dissipated, and I was sleeping better  --  all thanks to yoga. But at up to $20 a class, my bank account was still hurting. That's why I jumped at the chance to save some cash when I saw a sign advertising a work-exchange program at Boundless Yoga Studio. For six months, I've signed in students, answered questions and done a little tidying around the studio. In return I've earned free classes  --  not a bad deal for my health, my checkbook . . . or the studio. Turns out that many yoga spots are independently owned operations without a lot of extra money. "I don't know if I'd be able to run my business without work exchange," said Debra Perlson, owner of seven-month-old Flow Yoga Center. "I'm just breaking even now."]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitive Trivia]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17343-2005Mar31.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17343-2005Mar31.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Head to one of these area watering holes to prove that your trivia knowledge isn't so trivial.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massage]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5817-2005Mar3.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5817-2005Mar3.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["Mmmmm. That feels good," my husband Josh sighs. Sure, another woman has her  hands all over him, but I'm not worried. We've come to the Serenity Day Spa in Alexandria together for exactly this kind of treatment -- a massage <em>` deux</em>, in the same room. I look over at him lying face down, covered with only a blanket, and try to figure out what Leslie, his therapist, is doing. But I'm too relaxed and drop my head back down onto the table as Han, my masseur, kneads the tension out of my back. Why is a doubled rubdown twice as nice as going solo? "Most people enjoy couple's massage because it makes them more comfortable knowing their spouse, boyfriend, sister or best friend is in the room," explains Leslie, "especially those who are new to massage." Whether you want to simply melt into a relaxed puddle with that special someone, or learn massage techniques to pamper your partner, here are local spots that will rub you the right way:]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsunami Relief]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8055-2005Jan13.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8055-2005Jan13.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With devastating news still coming in  from Southeast Asia, several local restaurateurs are cooking up ways to aid the tsunami relief effort.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn Glass Blowing]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20959-2004Dec22.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20959-2004Dec22.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In 1291, the glass blowers of Venice -- a select lot who knew the secret to shaping molten, finely ground sand into fabulous creations -- were rounded up and moved to the tiny island of Murano, a couple of miles to the north. The reason given was that their fiery furnaces created a serious hazard for a city made almost entirely of wood. But the real reason the glassmakers were sentenced to island seclusion was to make sure they didn't spread their sacred secrets throughout Europe. Glassmakers were forbidden to ever leave Murano -- on penalty of death.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Past Plucking? Weary of Wax? Try Eyebrow Threading]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53756-2004Dec9.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53756-2004Dec9.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bollywood actresses are known for a certain look: dark, flowing hair, crimson lips -- and soaring, perfectly arched eyebrows. How do they create those face-framing curves? Most rely on threading, a popular Indian and Middle Eastern depilatory technique that's becoming increasingly available at salons around town.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noraebang: Your Own Private Karaoke]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11901-2004Nov25.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11901-2004Nov25.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For people who love to sing in the shower but find the public exposure of barroom karaoke absolutely terrifying, there's a middle ground. It's a Korean pastime called noraebang -- essentially karaoke in private rooms. At a noraebang (which translates to "singing room"), there's still a good chance of embarrassing yourself, but only among friends.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to Be Vegan]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A26711-2004Nov4.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A26711-2004Nov4.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So you don't eat meat? Avoid dairy? Eschew eggs? Celebrate Vegan Month at one of these lacto- and ovo-free spots.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insiders' Top Trick-or-Treat Spots]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7820-2004Oct28.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7820-2004Oct28.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When fifth-century B.C. Celtic villagers first donned scary garments for All Hallows Eve, they did it for a practical reason -- to prevent lost souls from invading and taking over their bodies. Today, we just want a spooky good time and bags of quality candy. To help your quest, we asked the members of the Inside Source (<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/insidesource">www.washingtonpost.com/insidesource</a>), the Sunday Source's reader community, to clue us in to the area's best trick-or-treating spots. We also combed the archives, talked to neighborhood associations and interrogated current residents about their Halloween-crazed hoods. Our best bets:]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Score Great Vinyl]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57782-2004Sep2.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57782-2004Sep2.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An iPod nation it may be, but for a devoted group of DJs, music producers and cool kids, vinyl will always be king. The reason, fans say, is simple: The warm, full tones created by an LP's grooves put sterile digital sound to shame. Plus, there's the thrill of the hunt itself, when a simple flip through the bargain bin can turn up a platter of gold. (Try getting the same kick out of surfing the iTunes store.) Luckily, the District has more than enough record shops to please any vinyl junkie worth her weight in plastic. Here's where to get started:]]></description><author> Goingplaces</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Inviting Waterfront Brunches]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44124-2004Aug5.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A44124-2004Aug5.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lamenting the waning days of sun and fun? Make the most of each remaining August weekend (not to mention those shorts and white linen slacks) at one of these scenic locales. Whether you want to feel the breeze or retreat to an air-conditioned oasis, they're all ideal for chowing down while taking in spectacular views.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Funky Bingo Nights]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7488-2004Jul22.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7488-2004Jul22.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's possible that the phrase "bingo night" conjures up images of a blue-haired old lady juggling 10 cards while puffing on Virginia Slims. Not exactly a hallmark of hip. But frankly, those ladies in blue may have something to teach you. The game is easy -- if you didn't learn it in grade school, you can pick it up within minutes -- and costs almost nothing to play. Yet payoff can be huge: Jackpots go up to $1,000. And in an area that has nights for anyone from recent African immigrants to cross-dressing bon vivants to, yes, super-competitive grannies, the people-watching is hard to beat.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Farms That Sell Straight to You]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53506-2004Jul15.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53506-2004Jul15.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sure, the label on that roaster at your supermarket <em>says</em> free-roaming, but how can you be sure your  chick lived 100 percent uncooped? By going straight to the source -- and we don't mean a roadside stand. Less than an hour outside the District, you'll find small farms that will sell you eggs from  hens pecking at the grass by your feet,  berries only yards from where they grew, or even fresh, exotic meats such as  bison. Just one caveat before you hit the road: Farmers don't keep the same hours as Wal-Mart, so call ahead.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foosball Spots]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37910-2004Jul8.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37910-2004Jul8.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wondering where to play Foosball? Try these bars and restaurants that cater to both foos-sharks and guppies.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Hours With More]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50872-2004Jun17.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50872-2004Jun17.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Five Bethesda bars where deals run to martinis and tapas, not cheap beer and nachos.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Stores to Scour for the Perfect Wig]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A43906-2004May20.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A43906-2004May20.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eager to debut a new you at your fabulous soiree but don't know where to find a wig? To  ensure you're not outdone by any partygoers, check out these stores. Any can  help you embrace your inner Marilyn, Jackie or Lil' Kim, however right -- or wrong -- that may be.]]></description><author> Goingplaces</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Rockin' '80s Parties]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A43911-2004May20.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A43911-2004May20.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you want to dance to the latest music, the District has plenty of places to go: Dream, Republic Gardens, H20 -- the list goes on. But standing around holding a cocktail while listening to Kanye West isn't the only option out there. Sometimes, all you want is unadulterated cheese -- like screaming the lyrics to "Maniac" while pulling your best "Flashdance" moves. For those nights, try one of these  '80s parties:]]></description><author> Goingplaces</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterfall Hikes]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A54855-2004Apr29.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A54855-2004Apr29.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rainy days of April pay off in May with swollen waterfalls cascading through verdant woodlands, and the sound of water against rocks is one of nature's best tranquilizers. Here's where to go with the flow:]]></description><author> Karen-Lee Ryan</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Load of Bulls]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A16253-2004Apr15.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A16253-2004Apr15.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whether you're a league sharpshooter or a novice who can't figure out the scoring system, here are five bars that truly hit the bull's-eye.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax Breaks]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62926-2004Apr8.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62926-2004Apr8.html?nav=rss_style/columns/goingplaces</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 7:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ease the pain of last-minute 1040 filing with music, belly dancing and numerous drink specials.]]></description><author> Goingplaces</author></item></channel></rss>