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New York

The Hamptons – More Than Just A Millionaire’s Hideaway

The Hamptons

What comes to mind when the Hamptons are described? Most people would think of quiet, secluded luxury, Victorian-style mansions and private helicopters. However, the wider tourist pull of the area is now starting to become well known, with even the UKs Telegraph newspaper making a bold case to get people visiting. Shedding the reputation it … Read More

The Art-Loving Visitor’s Guide to Midtown Manhattan Museums

Exterior of the New York Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan

As author Thomas Merton wrote, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” In Midtown Manhattan, art lovers can step from the busy sidewalks into several world-class art museums, taking a refreshing dip into an unparalleled variety of masterpieces gathered from across the ages, across genres and around the world. … Read More

Offbeat NYC: Quirky Things To Do In New York City

Statue of Liberty, New York

New York City consistently ranks in the top ten of destinations for American travelers, and for good reason. With a population of over 16 million people and countless buildings and sights instantly recognizable around the world, NYC is always a “must-see” destination for both US citizens and foreign tourists alike. But few experience the real … Read More

Now Museum, Now You Don’t: Strange American Museums

Road sign in the Valley of Fire State Park, Overton, New Mexico, United States

I love checking out the random cool, quirky or confusing museums that I stumble across while traveling. Some are educational, others are laughable, but most all are enjoyable for their own reasons. The next time you pass by a museum, I encourage you to stop in and have a look around. Here are some of … Read More