The year 2020 will go down in the books as the year the world stopped. Almost every nation went into lockdown around the same time and even local travel halted. Like most of the world, you may be feeling a little stir crazy and ready to leave the bubble you’ve been in. As the news of a vaccine came on the scene and the most vulnerable are building some immunity, travel is seeming more and[…]
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After you check out of your Airbnb vacation rental or say goodbye to your guest, there’s one more thing to do: write a review. Some people find this a bit intimidating, but it isn’t too difficult once you get going. Here are some Airbnb review examples and tips to help you get started. Be HONEST One of the major problems with Airbnb’s rating system is that hosts and guests tend to be rated a little[…]
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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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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[…]
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Traveling abroad is so much easier when you have a SIM card, because everything is so much easier when you have mobile data. As a tourist, though, you’re vulnerable to companies over-charging you, so it’s best to know exactly what you’re looking for. Here’s our guide to finding the best affordable pre-paid SIM card in Paris, France. How do prepaid SIM cards work? A prepaid SIM card essentially gives you a phone number and mobile[…]
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