Visiting the Tri-State area is an incredibly popular to spend a summer. Three states make up the region; New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut; and if visiting these areas during the end of summer, or throughout autumn, New York City is the most common destination people flock to.
New Jersey is a destination which also pulls big crowds, made famous by the popular MTV show “Jersey Shore”. With a shoreline which extends 127 miles in Jersey alone, there are an abundance of beaches to visit in the Tri-State area, but what about lakes?
Lakes offer a similar beach experience offering sand and water for play, but can offer a different variety of activities you won’t necessarily find at the beach.
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Since summiting Mt Kilimanjaro back in 2010, I have been looking for inspiration for my next big trek.
Everest? It’s on the list – though everyone’s doing Everest these days. The Kokoda Trail? This trek won’t be for a while until we return to Australia. The Inca Trail perhaps? We experienced a heavy downpour of rain while in Peru so opted out and jumped on a train instead.
But then someone mentioned the Camino De Santiago. And I thought now that’s an inspiring trek! That someone was Megan Tasker from MeganTasker.com.
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We’ve already established that you can make money while traveling the world by starting a blog, but what if running a blog isn’t your thing? Are you instead a kickass teacher? What about a born salesperson? Do you have experience working in a resort? Or do you dream of appearing on the big screen?
As luck would have it, there literally thousands of opportunities to consider which will allow you to make money while continuing to travel the world. You don’t have to be a blogger to do it!
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Sophistication, affordable luxury, and a prime location on the Las Vegas Strip: these are all reasons to stay at the stunningly beautiful Monte Carlo Resort & Casino. An elegant European-style exterior, dynamic new food and beverage offerings, and Hotel 32; these are 3 more. We recently found ourselves waking up in Vegas in a Penthouse Suite on the 32nd level of...
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It’s not hard to see why we’ve instantly fallen in love with Phoenix.
A vibrant city surrounded by beautiful desert scenery, with cactus plants most people only see in cartoons, once you get out of the city and into the Sonoran Desert it’s as if the world stops spinning.
We stood mesmerized on an early morning hike watching the sun slowly rise, casting a silhouette over a nearby towering cactus. The scene was truly awe inspiring.
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Traveling to Antarctica is a once in a life-time opportunity, and one which tops the bucket lists of many travelers…including us! And, with Spectacular glacial lagoons, dramatic icebergs, vast areas of remote wilderness, breaching whales and deep-diving seals, it’s not hard to see why.
Antarctica really is the final frontier! Here are 5 tips for when you organize your trip.
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Traveling abroad and seeing the world are items you can find on most people’s bucket lists, but so many people have a hard time crossing it off.
“I can’t get the time off work”;
“I have to wait until my kids are a little older”; and, the main reason:
“I just don’t have the money.”
To start, our first tip is that if you really have the urge to travel, make it happen. Get a financial planner, live extremely minimally in order to save maximally. Whatever you have to do, get determined to make it happen.
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If anyone knows luxury travel it’s Paul Johnson. Leading travel blogger and Editor of the hugely popular A Luxury Travel Blog, Paul and family have learned you never regret life’s extravagances. From helicopters in Lithuania, partying on the hotel rooftops of Shanghai, and skiing in St Moritz, Paul travels all over the world in style. Though he strongly...
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Snow Canyon State Park is Utah’s best kept secret. Sweeping sand dunes and soaring sandstone cliffs merge with dramatic lava fields to create a strikingly colourful and fragile desert environment. Think burnt orange sand dunes backed by burgundy red cliffs. Imagine the last rays of Utah sun dancing across canyon walls. Slot canyons more accessible than those...
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Utah’s Most Accessible Slot Canyon: Jenny’s Canyon Snow Canyon State Park is Utah’s best kept secret, and Jenny’s Canyon a definite highlight. Utah’s most accessible slot Canyon, the trail is a short and easy hike; a half mile round trip (15 minutes) with small slopes and steps, offering spectacular views over stunning red sand dunes...
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5 Best Photo Ops in Las Vegas Las Vegas is a city known for fun and excitement. If you’re planning to take a trip here, you definitely want to come home with some great pictures. Be sure to check out these hot spots for the best photo ops in Las Vegas. You should also check out this post on some Unique Things To Do in Las Vegas. With the Welcome to Fabulous...
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A digital nomad, making money online while traveling the world, Raphael Alexander Zoren is a world traveler whose main goal is to explore all of the cultural and natural wonders that the world has to offer. He is also a very handsome Mexican!
Since leaving everything behind in 2012 he has hit over 141 cities, advises that you should buy as many souvenirs as possible, because, let’s face it, you’re never going to find a salt llama or an authentic Zapata sombrero back home; and travels with the goal of ticking items off his reverse bucket list.
Have no idea what a reverse bucket list is?! Read on to find out!
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“And at 5pm we have our complimentary wine hour where you’re welcome to join us for free wine, snacks, and massages”, he said as he handed us two keys to yet another stunning Kimpton suite. “I’m sorry, complimentary wine, snacks and…massages, you said?”, I enquired quizzically. “Yes ma’am, Tuesday through...
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Road Trip Rules: The Importance of Not Overloading Your Vehicle It’s easy to get carried away when packing the car for a road trip, whether it just be for a quick weekend, or for a more extended period of time. Between bags, maybe bikes, possible camping gear, coolers, and those last minute pieces “just in case”, it soon becomes a complex game of...
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Twice now I’ve been caught on camera wrapped up in a spotted leopard print robe, and twice now we have opted to indulge in extravagant luxury at one of Kimpton’s edgy Hotel Monaco’s. Located in the epicenter of downtown Denver, Hotel Monaco makes life better on the road! With a bold style, a vibrant atmosphere and plush, elaborate rooms; a playful...
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Heat, water, limestone, and a rock fracture all combine to form one of the most popular attractions within Yellowstone National Park; Mammoth Hot Springs. Terraces made of crystallized calcium carbonate, with temperatures of around 161°F, these are considered some of the most colorful and ornate natural terraces in the world. Located in Northern Yellowstone, allow...
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Cartagena has been described as a fairy-tale city of romance; tropical sea breezes whistle through the cracks of massive fortifications as travelers and street musicians alike stroll through a maze of cobblestone alleys. Spanish built city walls protect a World Heritage listed old town, where a parade of horse drawn carriages, spectacular cathedrals, and lush...
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Historic, charming, and truly enchanting, the Inn on the Alameda is a gem which shines brightly against the arid mountain-desert of the Southwest. Artistic, symbolic and truly lavish, the Inn is a treat for those wishing to visit a city where Native American culture abounds. Nestled behind adobe walls, only steps from the heart of old Santa Fe, the Inn on the...
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My very first trip abroad was to Japan in 2003 with my year 9 language class; a high school cultural exchange which saw two chaperone teachers try and guide 20 teenage girls through Japan. Kudos to those teachers! While the highlight for many of us was our visit to Tokyo Disneyland, it was our homestay experience which ignited a spark which would later evolve into a...
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“What do you suppose they call Thai food in Thailand” she asked as we made our way through the marketplace. “Probably just “food”, I replied, laughing. It’s a well known fact that Thai food is absolutely to die for, and you can order it all over the world. It’s infiltrated the Australian dining scene, you can find...
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Tips For an Epic Icelandic Road Trip Iceland is literally a country which takes your breath away. Inspiring scenery at every turn, extraordinary landscapes, and astounding natural wonders; you will leave the country with a determined mindset to return. Majestic glaciers grind their way through cracked lava fields, gushing geysers explode with a powerful force,...
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Put on my blue suede shoes and boarded the plane. Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues, in the middle of the pouring rain. So I have a confession. I don’t own blue suede shoes, and we didn’t board a plane. And when we drove into the land of the Delta Blues, it wasn’t in the middle of the pouring rain. Though as a diehard music fan, I...
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Easily one of the most beautiful attractions in the State of Idaho, Mesa Falls consists of two spectacular waterfalls on the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River (Eastern Idaho). Having driven from Island Park, we drove the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway, and could hear the thunder of the falls before we even reached the pull off. Rivalling even some of the most iconic...
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The food in Korea is often overlooked by other Asian cuisines such as Japanese, Indian or Thai. With that being said, I am here to tell you that Korean food is nothing short of amazing!
I’ve been living and teaching English in Korea since August 2013, and I eat Korean food everyday. There’s not doubt that it’s my favorite cuisine in the world!
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A Decadent Stay at the Hotel Duval We took one step into our suite at the Hotel Duval, Tallahassee, and our jaws hit the ground with a thunderous crash. A member of the Marriott Autograph Collection, we had expected luxury, and we had expected unique; Autograph Collection is an exclusive portfolio of innovative and stylish boutique hotels. Though this was a kind of...
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