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The best museums in New York not to miss by a native New Yorker

September 4, 2019 by Dawn Allcott 1 Comment

One of the best things about New York City is the wealth of museums. From the famed Metropolitan Museum of Art to the one-of-a-kind Intrepid Air & Space Museum, whether you’re into art, history, or science, it’s all nestled within this 23-square-mile expanse of land. If you’re staying in Manhattan, you could easily spend days visiting museums and still not see them all. A subway ride into Brooklyn or Queens yields even more fun and adventure. This insider guide to the best museums in New York City will show you the best of culture, art, and history in New York City!

Keep in mind: Many of the Manhattan museums on this list are a short subway ride or even walking distance from each other. Nonetheless, you’ll find many great museums in the other boroughs of New York. Crossing into Queens and Brooklyn means a longer subway ride or an Uber over the historic Brooklyn Bridge or 59^th Street Bridge. You may want to plan to spend a whole day exploring the sights in these boroughs, each with their own distinct neighborhoods.

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10+ interesting day trips from Orlando for nature and culture lovers

January 25, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

Although most people head to Orlando for the theme parks, Central Florida holds a lot of beauty if you’re looking for a bit more culture and nature. As a frequent visitor of Central Florida, I’ve compiled some interesting day trips from Orlando perfect for nature lovers, history geeks, and culture lovers about an hour (or two) from Orlando.

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Secret New York: 30+ off the beaten path spots in New York City to love

November 28, 2019 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

New York City is full of the weird and the wonderful. As a native New Yorker, I’ve given up on seeing every corner of this city as it’s impossible. However, you don’t need to look that hard for off the beaten path spots in New York city if your eyes are open and your Metrocard is topped up. Together with Moeima Makeba, we’re here to show you 30+ secret spots in New York City that you’ll be hopefully fascinated with.

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Your insider guide to Capitol Hill, Seattle’s trendiest neighborhood

January 4, 2019 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

This post is about spending a perfect day in Capitol Hill, Seattle was written by a local. Capitol Hill is one of Seattle’s trendiest neighborhoods. Within a small area, you can find a variety of coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and shops. It would take multiple days to see all of the best that this neighborhood has to offer…. If I were trying to squeeze it all into one day, here are some of my top picks on what to do in Capitol Hill

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Tipping in the USA: Tipping etiquette in the United States by an American

January 3, 2020 by Karen Turner 51 Comments

As someone who has worked in the service industry, I believe that tipping in the United States is important. The United States does not have universal high wages. Although your perceptions of the United States may be different, if you’re traveling in the United States, you generally need to tip. Keep reading for tipping etiquette in the United States!

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Your insider guide to New York City in winter by a New Yorker

November 26, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

It is no secret that New York City is one of the greatest winter destinations in the world. Every winter this immense city has a certain way to turn itself into a real life winter wonderland. With the magic of the upcoming holidays in the air, there is no better time to visit the Big Apple.

This ultimate guide to winter in New York City will go into details on how to spend winter in New York and all the best things to do in New York in winter. Fortunately for you, despite the below freezing temperatures, New York is filled with some amazing winter activities.

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Your insider guide to celebrating Christmas in New York by a New Yorker

October 18, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Growing up in New York, the holiday season always left me with such excitement. Although my family is not very into Christmas, some of my favorite memories with my mom are during the Christmas season in New York. This guide to Christmas in New York City will include insider tips for enjoying New York for Christmas like a local, the best things to do during the Christmas season in New York City, and some helpful tips for your trip to New York City.

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Things to know before you visit Denali National Park

October 16, 2017 by Karen Turner 10 Comments

Planning to visit Denali National Park in summer? Read tips for visiting Denali Alaska to see one of the most famous Alaska national parks. Find out about Denali national park lodging, when to book your Denali cabin, things to do in Denali National Park, Denali National Park entrance fees, and information about hiking in Denali National Park….

Why you should visit Eastern Kentucky

May 1, 2023 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Travel is not just about going somewhere new, but also coming back to somewhere familiar. I’m an unlikely proponent of visiting Eastern Kentucky as someone who was born and raised in New York City and who had never set foot in Kentucky until I met Jacob. However, Jacob helped me find the charm of this oft-forgotten region of the United States even if he doesn’t always see it himself.

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What to know about climbing the Nelson Rocks via ferrata in West Virginia

September 4, 2018 by Karen Turner 5 Comments

One of the best via ferrata experiences that I’ve had in the US (if not the world) was climbing the via ferrata klettersteig course in Nelson Rocks, West Virginia. This post details what to expect from the Nelson Rocks via ferrata, where to stay near Nelson Rocks, and our experience climbing the NRocks klettersteig.

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