I grew up in Upstate New York, and as a child, I resented the area. Why would my parents choose such a desolate, cold area to raise their kids in? Well, after years of resentment, I finally have a great appreciation for the beauty that is Upstate New York. Would I ever move back? Nope, …
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Traveling with a pet is something that takes a lot of logistical planning, and one of the biggest concerns travelers have is where they’ll stay if they bring their pooch along. New York City is an extremely dog-friendly hub, with an estimated 600,000 dogs calling The Big Apple home. For those looking to head to …
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There’s no denying that Christmas in New York is a wonderful time of year. There are trees propped up all over the city, lights hanging on every corner, and eateries decked to the nines in Christmas decor. Not to mention, the options for festive activities are seemingly endless. However, not every New York Christmas activity …
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In 2022, and my travel writing career finally started to gain some traction after three years of ups, downs, and complete standstills. I started writing for The Points Guy, TheTravel, and my blog’s traffic increased by over 600% (thank YOU for being a part of that!). An exciting part of being a travel writer is …
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Let’s face it. Most travelers go to all-inclusive resorts to party with friends, or to chill on a romantic getaway with their partner, or even as a family-friendly vacation. Seldom look at it as the opportunity for a solo trip. In fact, many resorts actually charge more for solo travelers, and some don’t allow it …
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1. The Nature Costa Rica accounts for .03% of the world’s surface, and yet it accounts for 6% of the world’s biodiversity. All of Costa Rica is lush and green, but nothing beats the oasis that is La Fortuna. Many species of trees, birds, flowers, and more can be found in La Fortuna, and it …
I had been scrolling instagram and seeing the various glorified photos of majestic pigs swimming in crystal clear waters. Can you even imagine anything so adorable? Well, I had my flight booked to The Bahamas and knew it was finally my turn to partake in swimming with these fat little creatures. I went on viator.com …
I had been reading so much on people who take solo trips, and I got bit by the bug. I was curious; what is so intriguing about going somewhere alone? What the hell do these people do? Do they get bored? I thought of every question that I’m now constantly asked. I wanted to do …
I got back from Thailand in June 2016 and was not quite ready to face reality yet, so I found myself on SkyScanner searching for a cheap weekend getaway. A $200 roundtrip to Montreal from Newark popped up and with no hesitation, I booked! I arrived early on a Saturday morning in Montreal and had …