Welcome to February! Since 1970, it's also been Black History Month in the USA, and since 1995 in Canada, as well (whereas it's observed in October in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands). And though the reason for the African diaspo
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Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and
“That Staten Island Ferry is our front door,” a disappointed Staten Islander told me. "But too many people take it right back to Manhattan. We want them to stay here and see what we’ve got." And though "what we've got" is far more than most visitor
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The New York City borough of Brooklyn continues to gain popularity not only as an attractive place to live but as a very appealing destination for visitors with much to offer in terms of history, architecture, culture, dining, a.... The Williamsburg
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For most visitors to New York City, perhaps understandably it’s all about Manhattan, with most of Gotham’s big attractions, dining, shopping, and entertainment. But those back for another visit, or who have time for an excursion beyond Manhattan,
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New York State's Hudson Valley stretching north of New York City is filled with artisan food producers, bucolic scenery, and a wide array of historic inns and bed and breakfasts. One lesser known attraction is the region's horse racing heritage dat
Read more…With Christmas and New Year celebrations behind us and 2019 well on its way, some of us might find that we would like to go to an event that is more for those of us who love live music. In that respect, New York City concerts provide quite a variet
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While the city of New York is considered as one of the priciest cities in America, you'd be surprised to know about the many things you could enjoy without spending a single cent.
Everything sounds and feels better when it comes to free. In a worl
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In addition to providing efficient, inexpensive transport throughout some of the world's greatest cities, their most distinguished rapid-transit systems also provide an insight into history and society. Here are five outstanding examples.
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Today is one of the United States‘ few annual holidays which most of its inhabitants regardless of origin, age, or creed cherish and when families reunite unlike any other time of year except Christmas. Always observed the fourth Thursday of Novem
For many families, summer might not be the best time to take a long vacation. Many people either need to wait until the season is over, or they prefer to go on vacation in the fall when it’s a little cooler outside. This also means crowds die down q
In upstate New York, right near the state capital Albany, Schenectady has a long heritage of commerce and industry dating back to Dutch traders, and later when the Erie Canal and the city's strategic location at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hud
Read more…Sometimes in tragedy we find our life's purpose.
"Dark tourism" destinations may not be the easiest and happiest places to visit, but the footfall of tourists registered at such spots is growing by the day. Travelers sometimes include places associ
Adventureland is one of the foremost and popular amusement parks in New York. Founded in Farmingdale, Long Island in 1962, this dozen acres has continued to attract New Yorkers and other tourists ever since as a classic site for a New York field trip
Despite the fact that New York is famous for its skyscrapers, you should pay no less attention to the wonderful nature of the city. In New York, there is a huge number of beautiful parks, where you can pleasantly relax from the city bustle.
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When one hears the name “Cooperstown,” sports aficionados think of baseball and the National Baseball Hall Of Fame, located in the quaint and beautiful village of Cooperstown. Here are miles of drives through the stunning Susquehanna River Valley R
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If you say “New York,” most people automatically think of the fast-paced hub of fashion, theater, finance, and technology and the most populous urban center on the US East Coast.
And yet The Big Apple is just the southernmost tip of New York Stat
5 of the USA's Best Halloween Destinations
In few countries are the goings on of All Hallow’s Eve such a big deal as in the United States, with various cities large and small pulling out all the stops in their public celebrations. Yes, the k
