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How to Camp for FREE in NYC
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Ever wanted to pitch a tent in the middle of Manhattan? Here's your chance. More »
#TravelTuesday Poll: Where Would YOU Rather Live?
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How do you like your city: miserable, underrated, or up-and-coming? More »
U.S. City Rankings: Is Your Hometown “Miserable” or Just “Underrated”?
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Read on for a collection of top-10 lists ranking the best and worst of American cities. More »
What NOT to Do in New York City
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Matador’s NYC-based managing editor, Julie Schwietert, lays out the city’s avoidable attractions…and what you should do instead. More »
How to Be Literary in Paris
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We can't all be Maupassant or Colette, but we can have some fun trying. Here are 5 classy ways to do some reading and writing in Paris. More »
Budget Guide to South Beach, Miami
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Jared Romey tells you how to stick to your travel budget while in Miami. More »
Budget Guide to Stockholm
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Tips from Stockholm native Emmy Lennevald on how to visit her city and not go bust. More »
Dubai, the UAE, and the World’s New Tallest Building
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Focus is on the United Arab Emirates this week as Dubai opens the 160-story Burj Khalifa. More »
Vote: Are Shopping Malls Tourist Destinations?
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While far from the first attraction I'd visit in any city, they do have their place. More »
Dubai: A Damning Portrait
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Slave labor, oblivious expats, environmental collapse. Is this the real Dubai? More »
My 10 Favourite Places in Santiago de Chile
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British expat Natasha Young shares her Santiago secret stash. More »
Wordless Wanderlust: In the City
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Here’s some weekend wanderlust inspiration for you. Get out and explore. More »
3 New Developments in Bicycle Tourism
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From Mumbai to Blackpool to Tokyo, urban cycling is becoming more accessible, more accepted, and a more attractive option for touring a city's sights. More »
Wordless Wanderlust: Don’t Overlook the Alleys
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Here’s some weekend wanderlust inspiration for you. Get out and explore. More »
America’s Most Dangerous Neighborhoods
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Twenty-five neighborhoods in the U.S. have been judged the country's "most dangerous." Which ones may surprise you. More »
Beyond the Mall of America: 8 Other Ways to Spend Your Time in the Twin Cities
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There's more to Minneapolis and St. Paul than a supersized mall. More »
7 Ways to Get on the Water in New York City (Besides the Staten Island Ferry)
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It can be a challenge to enjoy the scenery and history of New York Harbor. Unless you take to the water. More »
Techiest Cities in the World?
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What's the "techiest" city you've ever logged into on your travels? More »
Chicago on a Budget
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Follow Katie Hammel's tips to save a little cash and see another side of Chicago. More »
Update: Which Cities Are Burning Through Your Money Now?
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Londoners, rejoice! Japanese...please accept my condolences. More »
A Beer Lover’s Guide to Denver, CO
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From brew pubs and beer fests to non-alcoholic activities and outdoor adventure, Denver brings the full package. Katie Hammel tells all. More »
Barcelona, Minus La Rambla
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Natasha Young shows you how to keep clear of La Rambla and avoid the tourist crowds in the Catalan capital. More »
Seattle on the Cheap: 7 Tips to Save Cash in the Emerald City
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Megan Hill shares seven cash-saving tips for budget-conscious travelers in the Emerald City. More »
Detroit Is for Lovers
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Detroit gets a lot of negative press, but despite its bad rap, the city has a lot to offer. Give it some love and it'll love you back. More »
Eat, Pray, Love in Morocco
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A country of four mountain ranges, two long coastlines, and desert, Morocco doesn't need to try very hard to be diverse in its culinary arts, sacred s More »
Welcome to Las Vegas…and History
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Every visitor to the Las Vegas Strip for the past 50 years has been greeted by the same message: "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada." More »
Trans Siberian Sidetrips: How to Break Your Train Ride
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Some folks take the Trans-Siberian without making any stops. Don't be that person. More »
Statue of Liberty’s Crown To Reopen
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Celebrate the announcement with some fun facts about America's most beloved monument. More »
Chicago for the Architecture Buff
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In a city famous for its buildings, native Chicagoan Adam Roy introduces some of the best. More »
Boutique Hostels: The New Breed
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You're not 21 anymore, you have more disposable income, and you deserve better. You're ready for the boutique hostel. More »
What Are the World’s Most Photographed Cities?
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A recently published list of the world's most photographed cities begs the question, "What draws the shutterbugs to these urban destinations?" More »
The World’s 15 Most Bike Friendly Cities
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Grab a helmet and check out these 15 pedal heavens, where drivers have actually been known to use all five fingers when they wave at you. More »
10 Places to Catch Insane City Views
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Wanna get high? Matt Scott gives the goods on some dope spots. More »
8 Cities That Burn Through Your Money
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Sometimes travel calls for a splurge. More »
World’s 8 Most Colorful Chinatowns
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Can’t be in China to ring in the Lunar New Year? Not to worry: there will be celebrations going on in Chinatowns worldwide. More »
10 Things To Do in Brussels Besides Drinking Beer
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On your next trip to Brussels, Belgium’s capital, sober up with some of these other activities. More »
Off the Beaten Path of the California Wine Trail
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For seasoned oeno-travelers and newbies alike, check out the new Cali Wine Trail. More »
10 Cities with the Biggest Parks in the World
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Take a look at some of the biggest and most diverse park systems in the world. More »
How to Enjoy Paris for Free
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As it turns out, going to Paris without money is the best way. More »
Yoga Retreat in Órgiva
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How to reach the pinnacle of relaxation in the Spanish mountain town of Órgiva. More »
Insider’s Guide to Tokyo
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Turner Wright, our man in Japan, gives you 10 reasons to visit Tokyo. More »
Top 10 Free Things to Do in Paris
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Although you can spend a ton of money in Paris, there is plenty to enjoy for free. More »
Top 10 European Cities to Stretch Your Dollar this Summer
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Looking for hot, affordable Europe this summer? Check out these great cities.
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10 Things to do in Amsterdam BESIDES Smoking Pot
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There's more to Amsterdam than legal bud. More »
Escape To Argentina Wine Country
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Your complete guide to the wineries of Mendoza. More »
5 Unforgettable Days In Buenos Aires
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A New York Girl's Guide to Buenos Aires. More »
