GUEST POST: Planning a Big Trip? Your Guide To Long-Term Travel

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The travelers of this world understand why traveling is addictive. There is this thrill of being in a new place, the sensation of experiencing something that you can only experience in this one exact spot. Sometimes it is the vibe of a Central American beach town or an Asian metropolis that captures your heart, sometimes it is a remote stretch of wilderness that takes your breath away.

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Travel Quiz: Which Travel Quote Describes You Best?

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Are you the type who is ready for a rugged adventure and content to live out of a backpack for days on end? Or, do you prefer to indulge in luxury and spend your days enjoying the sunshine by the pool? Maybe you're the type that likes to blend in with the crowd and get immersed in the sights and sounds of a foreign culture.

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10 Travel Quotes That Will Inspire You To Explore The World

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There's nothing like a good travel quote to inspire you to pack your bags and take off on an adventure!

I am a sucker for quotes of any kind, and you can usually find me with a pen in hand when I'm reading ready to underline a favourite quote or jot it down to reference later. It's amazing the power that one or two sentences can hold when you need a little inspiration.

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Start Your Trip Right! 8 Tips For A Seamless Arrival

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You finally got your suitcase zipped-up, made it to the airport with minutes to spare before check-in closed, managed to get through security without being strip-searched, and had just enough time to buy water, a magazine, and some chocolate (I never fly without chocolate), before it was time to board.

Exhausted, you half-slept through the three movies you watched on your 9 1/2 hour flight, and you're feeling a bit disoriented — but you made it!

Now what?

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3 Amazing New York City Restaurants You Must Experience

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One of the most important things about traveling is eating — and not just because your travel buddy gets grumpy when she's hungry. A city's food and the ambiance in the places it is served can end up being some of your favorite, most memorable experiences.

These are three spots that I tried on my last visit to NYC that are definitely not to be missed.

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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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