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Traveling in Colorado from a Local’s Perspective

For a destination adventure that will provide memories that will last a lifetime, you would be hard pressed to do better than to pay a visit to Colorado. It offers just about any experience you could desire, from major sports [...]

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Five Must-See Highlights of San Francisco

San Francisco is one of those cities that needs no introduction; the “City by the Bay” is renowned for everything from sightseeing to shopping to entertainment, not to mention its natural beauty. While there’s no end to fun ways to [...]

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Sensational sights on the Las Vegas Strip

There’s nothing that epitomises the city of Las Vegas like the Strip. Lined with colossal casinos, high-end hotels and unbelievable sights, the Strip is famous for its bright lights and endless razzle-dazzle. While most people instantly head to one of [...]

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5 Cheap Bars in NYC For Friendly, Frugal Travelers

While some people go to New York City for the fancy, glamorous parties where they do nothing but mingle with celebrities and pop champagne all night, some people enjoy getting rowdy with the locals and popping the top of a [...]

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Top 10 Things to do in Chicago If You Only Have a Day

Many people come to Chicago with a lot on their agenda and only a little bit of time to do it. Whether you’re looking to squeeze in all you can after you get done with all the meetings on a [...]

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To The Brink: Exploring Hawaii’s Volcanoes

A testament to the true power of nature, the volcanoes of Hawaii are a spectacle to behold unlike anything else on earth. With many still bubbling centuries after giving the island chain its existence, popping yourself up out of your [...]

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The 5 Most Photographed Places in the World

With experts digging through more than 30 million Flickr pics, the results are in – the Top 5 most photographed places in the world are know (sort of). I do have a little argument about the results though, because this of course [...]

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Essential Colorado: Hiking in the Rocky Mountains

By Roxanne Bichard If you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck while traveling, hiking is the ultimate activity for travelers on a budget. All you need are a few essential pieces of equipment and you’re ready [...]

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Songs for American Cities: A Road Trip Playlist

Going on the Great American road trip has never been easier. Budget Car Rental can provide you with a vehicle and I can provide you with a playlist to maximize your culture absorption. I wanted to include more blues and country [...]

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3 Great Places to See the Northern Lights

I know I know I’ve got the Northern lights on my brain. Anyways, the northern lights are one of the world’s most spectacular natural phenomena , which isthe reason that they should be on every traveler’s to do list. As [...]

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5 Free Things to do in New York

Talking of costs it’s pretty hard to put budget travel and New York in the same sentence given that it is a city with some of the most costly restaurants and hotels in the world. Ironically New York has some [...]

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Tuesday’s Travel Rant: I’m From America

Following up last Tuesday’s Travel Rant about people from around the world assuming that they can go straight to their city when asked where there from, as opposed to their country, I thought I’d continue in that vein. Where am I [...]

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Tuesday’s Travel Rant: Where Ya From? I’m From Denver GRRRRR

Breathe johnny boy, breathe. It’ll be ok. Question: “Where you from guys?” ME:” “Ireland” GUY 2: “Colombia” GUY 3: “China” ASSHOLE GUY 4: “Denver” WTF?!?!?!?! The arrogance is overwhelming. Do I call him out? Or do I stick [...]

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Grand Central Station, an institution of New York

Manhattan is the neuralgic centre of New York City, the place where everything is going on and the busiest part of the city. This is where all the famous skyscrapers are, such as the Empire State Building, the Bank of [...]

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Five of the best East Asian restaurants in New York

New York City is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world and, because of that, we can sample some of the best cuisines from around the world. Today, we’re going to find some excellent restaurants that cook some [...]

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5 Cool Day Trips from San Francisco

San Francisco is probably my favourite city in the US, it’s got an awesome climate, some great sites, a cracking nightlife and a very multicultured population. But if you’re feeling the need to dust those cobwebs off your backpack and [...]

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5 Awesome museums in Orlando, USA

Orlando may be famous for it’s immense theme parks, it’s big cities and flash sports teams but there’s culture to be had too, you just have to dig a little deeper. Next time you venture to the South East make [...]

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4 Free Shows in Las Vegas

Las Vegas may have its detractors, and a lot of what they say may well be true, but it is what it is and if you’re feeling the need to cut loose and party hard, there are few better places [...]

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Surfing in Hawaii: A Beginner’s Guide

Hawaii is a surfer’s wet dream. It’s golden sand and babe-jammed beaches are pounded by waves of epic proportions all year round and from all directions. There’s no such thing as ‘off-season’ – the end of one merely signals the [...]

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Top 5 Best Theme Parks in the World

Watching sports and checking out theme parks in other countries is one of the coolest things to do overseas. From taking a dodgy rollercoaster in Sudan to being on a hand-powered Ferris Wheel in Mumbai, India amusment parks around the [...]

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Where to Ski in 2012

With more than 200 resorts to choose from in Japan, France and the US and hundreds more in Germany and Austria to boot, skiers are spoilt for choice. (http://www.onthesnow.com/regions.html) Whether you’re planning group ski holidays or a solo snow adventure [...]

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The Best 5 Bungee Jumps in the World

aWhat’s life without a bit of near-death experiences, right? With that, I thought I’d roll out the best 5 bungees in the world including 2 I’ve had first time experiences with. If you’ve never bungeed before then it’s gotta be [...]

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Holidays in Florida Offer the Perfect Winter Escape

Once the least populated southern state, Florida grew populous and wealthy in the early 20th century. With the rise of air-con and increased tourism, it eventually became one of the most loved and visited tourist destinations domestically and worldwide. With its white [...]

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Hotels on the Corner of Tropicana Ave and Las Vegas Blvd

Las Vegas has always been a popular tourist destination because of all the casinos, but it’s a big place. You’d have to spend more than a week in Las Vegas to see everything there is to do. That’s why [...]

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A Perfect Day in Paradise – Oahu, Hawaii

With the soft blue waters of Waikiki beach awaiting you and the lush greens of Diamond Head Crater beckoning in the distance, it may seem crazy to even think of prying yourself away from the beautiful city of Honolulu. Oahu, [...]

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Top 5 Best Places to See A Show in the World

When movies, bars and restaurants become a little too familiar to fill your evenings with, it’s time to branch out and experience something new. I was in this situation in Bangkok myself recently, so I googled what to do in [...]

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Endless Activities in The Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg

One hundred and one ways to have fun! The Great Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg offers a wide range of vacation activities all in one destination. Take Route 441 to enter Gatlinburg, the gateway to The Great Smoky Mountains. Also called [...]

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Top 5 Things to Do in Arizona

Arizona may be dusty, desolate and difficult to access but if you make the effort to get here, you’ll be rewarded with some of the US’s most amazing natural landscapes. This should be a definite stop if you’re driving across [...]

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Top 5 Sights in San Francisco

San Francisco, many people’s favourite city in the whole of the US, offers backpackers a real treat. The cosmopolitan vibe that lurks in every corner of San Francisco lends a charm that is irresistible. Once there you will be strongly [...]

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5 Cool Day Trips from New York City

I love NYC, it’s a city like no other and it’s well worth a week or so of your time on any backpacking trip to the US – last week I wrote an article about how to spend a weekend [...]

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How to spend a weekend in New York City

NYC – the city that never sleeps. What a place, this was one of the first cities I ever truly traveled through and what a time I had (lost my wallet, passport, phone, camera and bag in a drunken stupor [...]

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What to Do With A Week or Two in Florida

The US gets a raw deal when people talk about backpacking. I worked at 3 different American summer camps throughout my time at university, and after camp finishes you have a great opportunity to spend your hard-earned cash with another 2 [...]

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Pretending to be a boyband in Vegas

If it’s true that “all’s well that ends well” then the following little white lie can be more than excused! Ok, the title sums it up but this story leads to a stint of medical research and marriage! So… I [...]

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7 Tips for working at American summer camps

OK, so having worked at 3 summer camps in the States over the years and having unforgettable times, meeting unforgettable people and seeing unforgettable things – I want to impart onto you some of the hard earned knowledge I’ve accumulated [...]

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