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Why you should visit Eastern Kentucky

May 1, 2023 by Karen 1 Comment

Travel is not just about going somewhere new, but also coming back to somewhere familiar. I’m an unlikely proponent of visiting Eastern Kentucky as someone who was born and raised in New York City and who had never set foot in Kentucky until I met Jacob. However, Jacob helped me find the charm of this oft-forgotten region of the United States even if he doesn’t always see it himself.

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Insider’s Guide to Penn State with the best things to do in State College PA

July 11, 2018 by Karen 16 Comments

My husband and I are Penn State grads who met while we were students at Penn State. (WE ARE!). This is an insider’s guide with tips for things to do in State College, best things to do at Penn State (Main Campus), where to party in State College, where to get an adult drink in State College away from the undergrads, where to stay in State College, where to eat in State College, awesome day trips from State College (things to do in Centre County).

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Your insider guide to Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights by a native New Yorker

January 14, 2020 by Steve 8 Comments

Brooklyn is on the rise and a lot of you have asked about Brooklyn although I’ve decided to focus this post on two of the most popular neighborhoods in Brooklyn for tourists: Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn. I’ve decided to ask my dad, who was born in Brooklyn and remembers the move of the Brooklyn Dodgers.

After 25 years working in downtown Brooklyn, my dad is here to dish about two neighborhoods of Brooklyn that he knows best. Keep reading for insider tips on the best things to do in Downtown Brooklyn and the best food in Downtown Brooklyn.

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Tipping in the USA: Tipping etiquette in the United States by an American

January 3, 2020 by Karen 51 Comments

As someone who has worked in the service industry, I believe that tipping in the United States is important. The United States does not have universal high wages. Although your perceptions of the United States may be different, if you’re traveling in the United States, you generally need to tip. Keep reading for tipping etiquette in the United States!

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Your perfect Nova Scotia Road Trip guide with the best things to do in Nova Scotia

August 19, 2018 by Steve 5 Comments

Nova Scotia is an amazing destination often overlooked by non-Canadian travelers. After many years of traveling in Canada, we visited Nova Scotia a few years ago for the first time. Simply, we were blown away by its beauty and culture. Keep reading for our complete Nova Scotia road trip itinerary. We’d recommend taking about ten days (or longer) for this road trip although seven days in Nova Scotia is a good start.

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A guide to Cassadaga, one of Florida’s most quirky towns

February 7, 2020 by Steve Leave a Comment

In Central Florida, there is one town is known as the Psychic or/and Spiritualist Capital of the United States. There are several ways in which you may know this town; either you are a local resident, believe in Spiritualism, or heard the Tom Petty song Casa Daga. This quick little visitor’s guide to this off the beaten path town in Florida will detail the best things to do in Cassadaga.

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Insider Tips for NYC during the Holidays by a New Yorker

January 1, 2020 by Karen 33 Comments

The holidays in NYC are the best time to visit New York City. As a New Yorker born and raised, I’ve written tips for the holidays in NYC, the best things to do in New York at Christmas, tips for the Christmas windows in NYC, tips for the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, and how to survive Times Square New Year’s Eve. Keep reading for insider tips for New York during Christmas!

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First Time Guide to New York City 5 Day Itinerary by a native New Yorker

January 7, 2020 by Karen 79 Comments

I’m so proud to be a native New Yorker and I love to help first timers plan their first trip to New York City. I’ve made a five day itinerary for NYC with advice on what to see and eat mostly in Manhattan for all budgets.

This is a local guide, so although I cover the famous sites, I encourage you to see the smaller neighborhoods/places that make New York special. The Big Apple has so much to offer year-round, so most of these tips can be also used over the holidays. There’s a FREE downloadable map with all the best places to see in New York City in 5 days.

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Secret New York: 30+ off the beaten path spots in New York City to love

November 28, 2019 by Karen 3 Comments

New York City is full of the weird and the wonderful. As a native New Yorker, I’ve given up on seeing every corner of this city as it’s impossible. However, you don’t need to look that hard for off the beaten path spots in New York city if your eyes are open and your Metrocard is topped up. Together with Moeima Makeba, we’re here to show you 30+ secret spots in New York City that you’ll be hopefully fascinated with.

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Why you should consider visiting Winter Park, Florida, an easy day trip from Disneyworld

January 1, 2020 by Steve 3 Comments

Most travelers thinking about visiting Central Florida, think Disneyworld. Only twenty minutes from Downtown Orlando is the charming city of Winter Park. Winter Park is not widely known but should be. It feels like the best of many American cities mixed together with its beautiful streets, cozy boutiques, beautiful campus, and walkable downtown area. I hope that you’re inspired to visit Winter Park!

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