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Under The Radar: Louisiana Is One of the USA’s Off-The-Beaten-Track Destinations

November 12, 2020 by Chloe SunderlandLeave a Comment

America is home to some of the world’s biggest and best tourist destinations: Disney World, the Grand Canyon, Times Square and the Rockefeller Center to name a few. However, there are some places in the US that might just offer something a little bit different. Off the beaten track are some small towns outside New Orleans, which itself is quite a famous place for Mardi Gras, amongst other things. Lafayette, approximately a two-hour drive from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Canyon, Casino, Culture, Festival, Food and Wine, Grand Canyon, History, Louisiana, Mardi Gras, Music, New Orleans, Times Square

8 Best Things to Do on Your Next Trip to London

March 6, 2020 by Fran LangleyLeave a Comment

Are you planning a trip to London? Here are some of the best things to do in and around the city. British Museum An architectural beauty itself, the British Museum is home to a plethora of the world’s best and most famous antiques. In fact, many people consider it to be the best museum in all of London, if not the entire UK. And what’s even better - this museum is completely free to visit. You can easily get a lot in here for the entire day, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Antiques, Art, Bridges, Britain, Culture, England, Europe, Film, History, London, Museum, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Times Square

Exploring Two Iconic Cities, New York and San Francisco

December 14, 2018 by Dave3 Comments

Located on opposite ends of the coast, both New York and San Francisco offer a rich variety of experiences and activities on but for different reasons. New York is an older city and certainly much larger often overwhelming for first time visitors which is why signing up for New York Tours is a good idea. They sell all new York attractions, Hop on Hop off Bus tickets, other activities and combination experiences. New York City offers great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Bridges, Bus Travel, Chocolate, Empire State Building, Food and Wine, Gun, Museum, New York City, Paradise, Restaurants, San Francisco, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Tallest Building, Times Square, Traffic, Walking tour

How to Explore All NYC has to Offer on a Budget

March 14, 2018 by Hailey BLeave a Comment

The United States is an underrated travel destination, but the U.S. can very well be that spark you need to inspire the travel bug in you. Also, the country happens to be home to one of the world’s favorite cities for exploration – New York City. Without a doubt, NYC is one of those iconic places that feels and looks as epic as it’s portrayed in countless movies. However, the city is known as a pricey destination with the average hotel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Art, Bridges, Bus Travel, Garden, Museum, New York City, Save Money, Times Square

Best New Years Eve Vacations According To JustFly

November 24, 2015 by Rob FLeave a Comment

While it’s fun to gather around with friends and family to watch New Year’s celebrations on television and countdown to your timezone’s entry into the New Year, some people like to take it to the next level. There are several amazing places to enjoy the ringing in of the New Year and it just so happens that JustFly’s list of top holiday destinations includes many of them. I decided to take a look at my favourite places to celebrate the New Year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, California, Drinking, Fireworks, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Nevada, New York City, North America, Times Square

NYC & Company Announces NYC Festivities this Holiday Season

October 1, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

—Approximately 5 Million Visitors Expected During Holiday Season, Spending an Estimated $3.5 Billion Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve— New York City (Sept 30, 2014) —NYC & Company, the City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, is encouraging visitors to book travel to New York City in time for the 2014–2015 holiday season. Starting in November, New York City is transformed into a beloved holiday destination with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Bakeries, Bus Travel, Chocolate, Christmas, Dancing, Empire State Building, Garden, Harvest, History, Holiday Season, Markets, Museum, Music, Natural History, New York City, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Times Square, Train Travel

5 romantic things to do in New York

July 22, 2014 by Anna LLeave a Comment

At first New York City might not seem one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world because it's full of tourists and teenagers trying to take photos in Times Square. However, the atmosphere of this beautiful American metropolis can put your head above the clouds. No matter what kind of couple you are in, you'll find something romantic for you in New York. Check out this list of my top picks for a romantic date in the city that never … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Beach, Christmas, Drinking, Garden, New York City, Resort, Romantic, Seafood, Times Square, Wine Tasting

Perth on a Penny Royal a Day: Freebie New Year’s Day Downunder

February 27, 2014 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

John M. Edwards finds a six-month circumnavigation of Australia offers much more than empty Outback vistas of red dust and rock formations. but what better way to end you stay than plopping down at a hostel in Perth where everybody knows your name, one-legged pub crawls are the game, and where the Yanks take home the "Americas's Cup" trophy once again! Writing about New Year's Eve the day after is an annual letdown, unpublishable, an egregious … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Australia, Beach, Beer, Christmas, Civil War, Desert, Drinking, England, Fashion, Germany, Ireland, London, New York City, Sand, Times Square, Walking tour, Wildlife

A Kentucky Storyteller’s 30-year LDR with NYC

February 7, 2014 by Graham ShelbyLeave a Comment

NEW YORK — There are 8 million stories in the Naked City; on this night, one of them is mine. The producers of The Moth Radio Hour have invited me to come to New York from Kentucky to tell a story at one of their Mainstage events at a Manhattan club, and I am feeling pretty naked myself. The emcee is about to call my name, and then I'll be standing onstage before an audience filled with people who look as if they just came from the party scene … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Bridges, Culture, Empire State Building, Film, Japan, Kentucky, Naked, New York City, Road Trip, Texas, Times Square, Walking tour

The Body Worlds Exhibition at Times Square Gets Under Your Skin and How!

October 6, 2013 by Alex Crystal3 Comments

I’m not a serial killer, I swear! No, that is not something a serial killer would say. I’m innocent, I swear! Okay, maybe that’s something a serial killer would say. But the point that I’m trying to make here is that (other than the fact that I’m not a serial killer) is that I’ve always had a morbid fascination with the insides of the human body. Err...okay, that sounded creepy. (I’m really not helping my case here, am I?!) Let me … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Boston, Food and Wine, Germany, Istanbul, London, New York City, Times Square, Walking tour

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