Celebrity Travel: Go Away With Michael Carbonaro
On his truTV series "The Carbonaro Effect," Michael Carbonaro puts a spin on the hidden camera reality series by adding a magical touch. Imagine "Candid Camera," but with more pranks and sleight of hand tricks. Also an actor, Carbonaro has had roles on such shows as "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "30 Rock" and "CSI: Miami." A New Yorker who now resides in Los Angeles, Carbonaro says, "I love getting home to see family and friends in New York. But I fell in love with L.A. weather." Fans may keep up to date with his career at his website (http://michaelcarbonaro.com).
Q. What is the best way to get acclimated to a new destination?
A. One thing I do anytime I'm in a new city is take a bike tour to see everything first hand. I got to go to Berlin last year and I loved biking around the city. But the best thing, if you're lucky enough, is if you have a friend who knows the city and can show you around.
Q. When you travel, do you get freaked out if you get lost?
A. I like to think that I have a good sense of direction. But I have the worst direction sense ever. It's my Achilles heel. I could get lost in a hotel room. I need to be with someone who knows where they're going!
Q. How much research do you do before you go on a non-work-related trip?
A. There's only so much research you can do. When I went to Berlin, my friend got me into this crazy dance club where the line wrapped around the block three times. I have no idea why everyone thought it was such an exciting place. Anyhow, my friend got me the hook up, so that was cool to get to experience it. But it's not something I would've found doing research.
Q. Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
A. I don't speak any German.
Q. Where would you like to visit next?
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