When I mentioned I was visiting Switzerland on a budget, many people shook their heads and wished me good luck with a “poor soul to think he can do that” expression. I’ll admit, I was worried. While I’ve found that not all “expensive” destinations need to be tough on the walle...
While the town on the US side of the Niagara Falls is in New York State, it is still over 600 km away from New York City. Some visitors do arrange helicopter trips to the Falls which is certainly the fastest way to reach them from NYC for anyone with a limited amount of time but c...
From the East End and NYC day trips to weekend road trips and beyond, get ideas on how to plan your travels. Sign up By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. Tourists visit Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. Credit: AP/Sakchai Lalit Although the Kingdom of Thailand dates ...
The Empire State Building wasn't a place I planned to visit, even after years in NYC, but after my son learned about the building in preschool, he was dying to visit and to go all the way to the 102nd floor. So that's how we found ourselves there on a sunny, clear and cool Jan...
I have the hardest time finding some in the US (the only place I’ve found it is in a bakery in Grand Central Station in NYC), so try it in Denmark where you can get it pretty much anywhere. It’s possible to sightsee on a budget ...
Depending your budget or travel style, here are some links to book and research the hotels in Hallstatt: Visit the Evangelical Church First stop: the Evangelical Church. Okay, our first stop wassupposedto be lunch, but we decided to stop in the church because we’d pass it on the way. ...
My life isn’t all glam like on TV. Sure, NYC hasGossip Girl locations, but my life is about as far from a Gossip Girl episode as you can get. LoL. So Trust Me When I Say That: Everyone and their cousin’s dog wants to impress their honey by skating here. Therefore, be prepared...
While New York isn’t often associated with a budget break, the Statue of Liberty can be experienced for a pittance – with ferry tickets included for free with the purchase of most tourist discount passes around the city. To see even more of New York...
NYC: Above and Beyond: This interactive exhibit asks you questions about your interests and will then suggest an itinerary of sights you might want to visit throughout the city Artistry in Light: This short film with accompanying images tells the story of how the music and light shows at the...
devastating budget-bound fashionistas everywhere. Not all hope is lost, however, as the company announced in 2022 that it would bereopening its lower-Manhattan flagship store, albeit under a slightly different name—Century 21 NYC—meaning we might see the return of this designer giant after all...