New York City has many well-known landmarks and destinations that gather the lion’s share of attention from locals and tourists alike. It’s also full of hidden gems that speak to the fabric that makes up NYC: quirky, vibrant, interesting, and most of all, unique. Following is a look at some hidden gems that are sometimes …
Alternative Tourism
You’ve probably heard the old saying “everything is bigger in Texas” and surprisingly or not, there’s a lot of truth in this popular aphorism. Texas is a state of big hats, big boots, big ranches, big open spaces, big portions of food… Heck, even its territory is quite large. Did you know that if Texas …
Most cities have their own quirks but weird is what Portland is famous for. They even have a slogan that says “Keep Portland Weird” in the heart of the city. True, this actually has more to do with promoting local businesses and choosing them over corporations but this is a very interesting city and one …
Choosing the best activities for a stag do can be an overwhelming task. From picking the right location to organizing the most fun-filled and memorable events, a lot goes into planning a perfect stag do. With several incredible locations available across Europe, you have a wide choice of celebrating an amazing stag weekend with your …
You might think that in order to fully experience a city like Las Vegas you need to be there with a group of friends or a significant other and even though this makes sense, there are a lot of things to do in Vegas alone. Sure, being alone in the world’s largest ‘adult playground’ can …
Thanks to the great engineers of the Old Continent, Europe has a superb train network that connects every point of the continent, from big metropolitan cities to remote, picturesque mountain villages. Europe’s train network passes through some of the most difficult terrains, including icy rivers, fjords, green highlands, and snowy valleys, giving us a chance …
Which countries have the safest banks? What banks are considered to be more reliable within a certain country? If you are mulling over the idea of moving to another country, opening a bank account in a foreign country or are just curious about the countries with the safest banks in the world, keep reading; this detailed …
Many people yearn for backpacking adventures but have no clue where to start or how to go about it. Whether you’re planning to backpack across a country (for example in Southeast Asia) or backpack in the outdoors, it can also be a challenging experience if you’re a beginner who doesn’t know a lot about backpacking. …
Despite the advancement of technology and the boom of online casinos that have made it easy for people to play their favorite casino games on their smartphones and computers, this has not stopped casino lovers from traveling to different places to gamble. Many travelers cross countries and oceans to set their feet in some of …
When two people are in love, weddings can take place anywhere. It could be by the beach outside the country where guests enjoy their piña coladas while talking about old memories and making new ones. It can happen on a hot-air-balloon or even under water. While it sounds perfect, most people have reservations about having …