Manhattan or Brooklyn?

So: you wanna be a part of it. Who doesn’t? Yet it turns out there are many, many parts to New York, New York. Wherever your vagabond shoes take you in the Big Apple, you’ll find no shortage of opinionated residents eager to chew your ear off about why their part of town is the…

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Morocco’s 10 best beaches

Capping Africa’s left shoulder, Morocco has the good fortune of being lined with beautiful beaches along its 2200-mile coastline. On the Atlantic side, windy weather makes for terrific surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing, wrapped in a bow with incandescent sunsets that light the sky ablaze in red and orange. On the northeastern shoreline, play in warm…

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Sling yourself into Singapore’s 8 best places

Singapore is one of Asia’s smallest countries, but it packs a lot into a small space. Essentially a megacity with a small periphery of coast and countryside, this is an urban experience miles away from the jungle escapes on offer in neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia. Singapore's relentless march of progress is epitomized by its ritzy…

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The 11 best things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

There is no shortage of nature-driven euphoria in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Towering hardwoods, quiet streams and even the odd roaming black bear are accompanied by a steady, rolling fog generated by native vegetation – hence the name "Smoky" – which adds to the visual allure. Hugging the East Tennessee–North Carolina border, there are 150…

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How to get around in Dublin

Getting around Dublin without a car is easy. The compact city is well served by an efficient network of buses, trams and trains that connect the city and the suburbs. No more than a few square kilometers, the flat city center is highly walkable and cyclable too, with public bike-sharing schemes making bicycles accessible to…

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16 of the best experiences in Greece: beaches, history and incredible food

Greece is the land of dreams. We dream about its azure seas, its charming island villages and its myriad beaches, both broad and minute. We dream about the Acropolis, shining on a hill over fascinating Athens. This grand country, from mountaintop to city street, lives up to those dreams. Greece satisfies travelers looking for adventure, the great outdoors, relaxing…

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These 10 incredible destinations are perfect for a low-cost honeymoon

If you've spent ages planning your perfect wedding, who wouldn’t be looking for the dream honeymoon to match? But between the flowers, favors and the flights costs can rack up pretty quickly. With these top ten budget-friendly getaways you can count your pennies without compromising on all the once-in-a-lifetime experiences, dynamic culture and delicious cuisine you could want…

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