How to get around New York State

Venturing beyond easy-to-navigate New York City? We have a few tips. There are many options for exploring the cities, beaches and beautiful landscapes of New York State: trains to the easternmost point of Long Island; buses through the Adirondacks and the Finger Lakes; flights to Syracuse and Niagara Falls; and more. Forge new connections on…

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The 6 best ski trips from Zürich

Ski trips in the mountains are a big appeal of traveling to Switzerland, and it doesn’t always have to be St Moritz or Zermatt. While your ski skill level will help narrow down where to go, all these locations offer the chance to escape the city and get some fresh air in the sprawling Swiss countryside. Expect panoramic…

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How to get around in Vancouver

City meets seascape in Vancouver, where majestic mountains and towering trees frame the foreground of a sparkling metropolis that sits by the sea. Mild temperatures make it easy to step outside, and seawall strolls, beachside bike paths, scenic city roads and calm waterways provide endless ways to explore Vancouver with or without a car. Make…

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Christmas in New York: 19+ Things to Do in NYC at Christmas

Heads up: some of the links on this site are affiliate links. If you click and make a booking or purchase, I’ll make a commission (at no extra cost to you). I partner with companies I personally use and the $$ goes towards creating more awesome, free travel content.  My first ever trip to New…

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Toronto’s 15 top experiences – Lonely Planet

From iconic monuments to food tours, interactive museums to sporting events, world-class shopping to peaceful nature, Toronto has something to offer just about any visitor.  So many things, in fact, that planning a trip to this cosmopolitan city can feel pretty overwhelming if you are only coming for a short period of time. Let us…

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Do I need a visa to travel to Ireland?

As the saying goes, good things come in small packages, and that's certainly the case for the Emerald Isle. Breathtaking landscapes and charming cities that welcome you in like a long-lost friend – no matter how long your trip is, you'll leave planning your next vacation to Ireland.  The last thing you need upon arrival…

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Eat comfort food in Indiana, the state with a “weird proclivity for cafeterias”

Strawberry pie, blueberry pie, cherry pie. Fluffy lemon meringue and gooey, crunchy pecan. Chocolate cream, banana cream, coconut cream, all piled high with gravity-defying layers of whipped topping. I’ve never forgotten the lineup of pies at Gray Brothers Cafeteria in Mooresville, Indiana, 10 miles south of Indianapolis International Airport. As a child growing up in…

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How to visit Taiwan on a budget

You can definitely travel cheap in Taiwan, and with some planning, it can be immensely enjoyable. That said, Taiwan is not as budget-friendly as Vietnam, Malaysia or Indonesia, though it is more affordable than Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Taiwan is also more economical than South Korea, except for accommodation. In general, lodging costs are…

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