For New Yorkers living in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, going to the Bronx usually means one of three things: going to a Yankees game, strolling around the New York Botanical Garden, or gawking at animals at the Bronx Zoo. But there’s more to this dense and diverse borough than those three attractions: namely, […]
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5 Walking Routes in Lisbon For Curious Travelers
The Portuguese capital is called the “city of the seven hills,” but no worries—walking in Lisbon can still be one of the most enjoyable ways to see the city. There are dozens of ways to explore Lisbon on foot, which usually include shortcuts through train stations, stores with escalators, and strategically located funiculars and elevators. […]
9 Picture-Perfect Places Not to Miss in Barcelona
There are a few hidden corners of the Ciudad Condal that even locals stop to capture.>No trip to Barcelona is complete without a visit to modernist architectural heavy-hitters like the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló, a trip down the Rambla with a stop at the famous Boqueria, and sipping a bit of vermut on the […]
Off the Beaten Path in San Sebastian: Top Hidden Gems
One of the best parts of exploring a new city is getting off the beaten path and seeing things from a local point of view. Not that the major tourist attractions in San Sebastian aren’t worth seeing. After all, they’re popular for a reason! However, getting off the beaten path in San Sebastian can be […]