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5 Best Road Trips from New York City
Can’t take the go-go nature of New York City for another second? It’s time you got out of town with your friends. Fortunately, NYC is optimally positioned for a number of excellent road trips – in this article, we’ll break down five trips that will recharge your batteries by the time they are over. You can also check our road trip essentials on a separate post. Philadelphia, PA Situated only 97 miles from downtown New York City, The City of Brotherly Love is a natural destination for urban-minded New Yorkers looking to take in a place with a decidedly different but unique feel. Get a rental car, insure it through…
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Planning a Theme Park Themed Trip to Southern California
While roller coasters and other high-intensity thrill rides aren’t for everyone, most families will find themselves planning a trip to a theme park at one point or another. The rides, characters, parades, and food are just too much of a temptation to pass up. However, why stop at just one theme park? If the schedule and budget allow, families may want to consider planning a theme park themed trip for their next vacation where they visit several parks over the course of a week or so. If this sounds like a good idea, look no further than Southern California as your destination, where there is no shortage of theme parks…
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What To Do Before Getting On A Long Haul Flight
Getting on a long haul flight or the idea of it can strike fear in the hearts of all kinds of people. Will your legs be cramped up the whole way? Will you be able to get any sleep? Will you be sat next to a screaming child or an adult with a BO problem? Worry no more! Here’s what you should do before getting on a long haul flight – tips from people who have personally done it (ie us) Choose Your Airline Carefully Different airlines will have different features and processes when it comes to long haul flights. Some will be more comfortable and suited to you than…
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Tips for Managing Your Money On The Road
Everyone says they want to travel, but few do so why is that? When pressed for an answer, most invariably mention its perceived excessive costs. With a strict discipline when it comes to saving and some smart, creative planning, you can wander the world for months at a time without worrying much about your nest egg or your expenses back home. In this article, we’ll drop a few tips that will help you manage your cash on the road like a pro. Sign up for online banking This may sound like a stupid tip, as most of us manage our financial lives online these days. However, there are still a…
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Five Festivals You Have to Experience in Singapore
Singapore is a perfect example of why you never judge something based on size. While this city-state may be relatively small in landmass, it certainly packs a punch when it comes to sights, attractions, and vacation experiences. Another thing Singapore is well-known for is its many festivals that happen all year long. If you’ve recently booked a vacation to Singapore or are considering booking one, you may want to take a look at these top five festivals that are well-worth experiencing. Note: We just came back from a week long trip to Singapore too, and while we missed the craziness of the Chinese New Year, there are still plenty of decorations…
