First of all, let’s get this out of the way: New York City is great to visit at any time of year. If you have a set time for your vacation and you’re thinking about visiting New York, fine! Go for it. NYC is one of the greatest cities in the world, and you’ll love it year round! But if you do have flexibility in your schedule, there are a few factors to keep in[…]
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Cheap car rental: NYC (it can be done!)
If you live in New York City, you probably don’t have a car. And if you’re just visiting the city, you might ask: is it worth getting a car in New York City? The answer is NO! There’s no reason to rent a car in NYC. Because really, having a car in NYC is a nightmare. If you can’t find street parking, which you probably can’t, then parking in a garage is *hilariously* expensive (think[…]
Read more6 AWESOME things to do in Iowa City, IA
You might think Iowa is a fly-over state. Just corn and …pigs? Who knows really, surely no one has ever been there. Well, you’d be WRONG! As it turns out, Iowa is great. And in particular there are tons of things to do in Iowa City, from beautiful nature to great restaurants to, yes, checking out some farms. If you’re in Iowa, don’t miss it! Here are six great things to do that you probably[…]
Read moreRobbed in Mexico City!
Disclaimer: While we did get robbed, we loved Mexico City and strongly recommend it to everyone! We made some embarrassingly amateur mistakes that we will not repeat. Had we avoided them, I don’t think we would have been robbed. Overall we felt quite safe in Mexico City, and we don’t want anyone to get the incorrect impression that it’s a risky place to travel! Go there and eat tasty food! (And I just must mention[…]
Read moreThings to Do in Freeport, Maine: A Complete Guide
So you’re headed to Freeport! Amazing! Freeport is a charming, old-fashioned New England town, but don’t let its small size fool you. There are plenty of things to do in Freeport, Maine, no matter your tastes or preferences. Here’s our vacation guide (written by a local!) to make sure that you don’t miss out on the best that Freeport has to offer! Where is Freeport, and how do I get there? Freeport is located in[…]
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