Dining In New York City By The Numbers [Infographic]

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New York City has some of the best dining in the world!

You’ll find everything from small, family-run spaces to hip cafes to Michelin-starred restaurants (that you could never even dream of getting a seat in unless you know someone.)

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8 Sights In New York City That Live Up To The Hype (+ Packing Tips)

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Guys, I (seriously) love New York.

I knew that I loved it before I had even set foot in it.

And it wasn't just because of all the gorgeous photos on Instagram or my addiction to Sex and The City. No, it just seemed to contain all of the things that I love in a city: food, cafes, museums, art galleries, shopping, parks, libraries, history, fashion, culture, quirkiness… what more could you ask for?!

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Destination Paris: Unconventional Things To See & Do In This Must-Visit European City

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The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, Moulin Rouge, Champs-Elysees — there are so many incredible things to see and do in Paris. But, with so many major sights to check out, travellers often skip (or don't even know about) the other stunning museums, parks, and one-of-a-kind sights to experience in the city. In this post, we are leaving the conventional spots behind and taking a look at some lesser known or unconventional spots that are definitely worth adding to your must-see list.

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Travel Tales: Catching A Ride With The Easy Riders in Vietnam

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There is a white, round scar, about the size of a dime, halfway up the inside of my calf. Like the tattoo on the bottom of my foot, I forget that it's there sometimes, but as soon as I catch a glimpse of it out of the corner of my eye, it always makes me smile.

My travel buddy Michelle and I had just spent a long night on a sleeper train (if you ever get a chance to sleep in a bed on a train do it, it's the coolest feeling) from Hanoi to what we thought was Hoi An, Vietnam.

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You Don't Have To Quit Your Job To Travel The World!

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You don't need months of spare time and huge amounts of money to see the world. Really, I promise!

I've been to 27 countries and 4 continents (and counting!), and TRUST ME, I am definitely NOT made of money or time.

There are lots of different ways to travel long term, or short term, while on a budget and still have unforgettable experiences. You don't need a trust fund to go to Europe and you don't need three months to enjoy an adventure in Cambodia — really!

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Train Travel 101: Here's Why You Should Travel Through Europe By Train + All The Train Travel Planning Resources You Need

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I love the traveling part of traveling, and — if you have the time — there is nothing better than train travel. Europe has an incredible network of trains criss-crossing countries, passing through incredible scenery, and giving you access to off-the-beaten-path towns and villages.

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Travel Trends: Book A Layover Instead of Trying to Avoid One

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Avoiding long travel layovers and international stopovers when travelling long distances by air used to be the goal when it came to booking tickets. But, thanks to some outstanding recent campaigns by airlines like Icelandair (I know that I can't go a day without seeing gorgeous photos of Iceland's blue lagoon popping into my newsfeed), a long layover is not only something not to avoid, but an air travel trend that is now being sought out — it's two vacations in one! And, multiple airlines are getting on board.

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