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10 Tips For Finding The Perfect Travel Souvenir

You know the feeling. There are only two days left of your vacation, and you still haven’t gone souvenir shopping. It’s not that you don’t want to get a special memento from the trip; it’s that you have no idea what to get. Use this guide on your next trip to help you choose the…Read more...

12 Ways To Ruin Your Vacation (And How To Avoid Them)

When traveling, things won’t always go according to plan. However, sometimes you are actually the reason your trip goes south. To ensure you’re not the cause of your own travel demise, here are some vacation tips, including 12 ways to ruin your vacation, and how to avoid them. 1. You Don’t Check A Country’s Entry…Read more...

Finding True Love At Kiyomizu-dera Temple In Kyoto, Japan

Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto was established during the eighth century, and today is one of the most interesting Japan attractions to visit. Made of wood, the structure has burned down numerous times, although the building we see today — created without nails and featuring a thatched roof — was created in 1633. The story goes…Read more...

Discover New York: Urban Winery Meets Local Artist Gallery In Brooklyn

What do you get when you mix local artwork, New York wines, small-batch whiskeys, innovative pairings, sustainable cuisine and a lineup of community-enhancing programs? Brooklyn Oenology, or B.O.E., New York Cityโ€™s first urban winery. Located in Brooklynโ€™s creativity hub of Williamsburg, this woman-owned establishment was started by Alie Shaper in 2006 with the first vintages…Read more...

6 Apps For The Cross-Country Traveler

If life truly is a highway, then the urge to ride it all night long is certainly understandable. However, life on the road can be tough for the ill-prepared. Luckily, modern technology offers plenty of solutions to the loneliness of the long-distance driver. Here are some apps to keep you on track, find you necessities,…Read more...
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