I've had absinthe before, but not like this.
Cheers.
I'm Dolapo Sangokoya.
And this is P.T.O. I'm a video producer who
calls New York City home.
But I'm also a culture junkie.
I love to travel to new places.
Sometimes that's when I get my best inspiration.
So even when I have paid time off,
I'm chasing new experiences to fuel my creativity.
This week, I'm spending my P.T.O. in Nashville,
one of the hottest cities in the country, literally.
It's the birthplace of hot chicken,
home to some of the best whiskey on the planet, a music
scene that's second to none.
And I'm staying at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, which
has everything, including a four acre indoor and outdoor water
attraction.
Hi, welcome to the Gaylord Opryland Resort.
Checking in?
Yes, I am.
Wonderful.
Here you go.
I see you're a Marriott Bonvoy member.
Thank you for your loyalty, Ms. Sangokoya.
Of course.
Here are your room keys and a map of our resort.
This place is huge.
Enjoy your stay with us.
OK, I'm so excited.
I'm all checked in.
My P.T.O. has officially begun.
But you won't catch me just sitting around wasting time.
There's so much to do around here.
But first order of business, whiskey and barbecue.
Your girl gotta eat.
So right here at the resort, there's a Jack Daniels themed
restaurant.
Yes, everything Jack Daniels.
Jack Daniels pulled pork, and Jack Daniels baby
back ribs, and Jack Daniels whiskey, of course.
This is the pulled pork sandwich.
Mmm!
Barbecue is messy.
And I love it.
Next, baby back ribs.
Come to mama.
If I eat all this will I get a little tipsy?
This was all so good.
But now for the Jack Daniels whiskey flight.
Single Barrel proof.
Oh!
Another one of this.
Eating a pulled pork sandwich may not
have been the best idea before putting on a bathing suit.
But I can't wait to check out SoundWaves.
SoundWaves is Nashville's four acre indoor-outdoor water
attraction.
Here at the resort, they have everything, from slides,
to lazy river, even the Flow Rider if you
want to get your surf on.
I love checking out up and coming artists.
So I came to The Basement to do just that.
Hot chicken is Nashville's most iconic dish.
Here at The Southern V, they do hot chicken and southern food
like no one else.
All the items here are vegan.
This is Nashville hot fried chicken.
It's made out of crispy seitan.
I'm ready to dig in.
Chicken and waffles, maple syrup drizzled on top.
It's all about seitan.
So much good stuff here, but your girl needs to walk it off.
Onto the next.
Nashville is full of culture.
And one of the best ways to check it out
is through its thriving art scene.
I'm taking a tour of the most photo-worthy murals
throughout the city.
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Nashville does look good on me.
Tennessee-- it's known for its whiskey.
But they also get down with other spirits
too, especially here in music city.
The Green Hour is a bar here in Nashville
that features absinthe-based cocktails.
And you know what makes it even more unique?
It's an espresso cafe and chocolate shop during the day.
But at night, when the green light illuminates,
signature cocktails take over.
Welcome to Green Hour.
What can I get for you?
This is my first time here.
So I'm going to go with the green hour.
Absolutely.
Thank you.
I bet it tastes as good as it looks.
One of the best ways to check out Nashville
is right here on Broadway.
You can literally feel the energy.
And the best time is at night, because it's lit--
but actually.
Do you see all these neon signs?
All right, Nashville.
It's been real, but this girl needs some serious shut eye
in this lazy river before my P.T.O. is officially over.
And since I'm a Marriott Bonvoy Elite member,
I'm taking full advantage of my late checkout benefit.
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