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The Magic City: Miami Infographic
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There’s nothing like a bit of Miami magic to bring a smile to your face (especially in the depths of winter). From its unique multicultural vibe – mix...

The Big Apple in a Nutshell: New York Infographic
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There’s no city like New York. From its linguistic and cultural diversity, to legendary landmarks like the Empire State Building and Central Park, the...

The best of Boston: living like a local
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Boston is best known for being the birthplace of the American Revolution, and you’ll see guides dressed in colonial garb leading groups all around the...

Pose, snap, share: An Instagram guide to #Losangeles
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Movie making is not the only thing that puts Los Angeles on the map. In 2013 the city also ranked as the third most Instagrammed city in the world. Wh...

8 tips on how to beat jet lag
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Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that affects travelers who cross more than three time zones. In layman’s terms: It’s that time when you travel a...

11 things we bet you didn’t know about the London Eye
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The London Eye is one of the city’s most beloved (new) landmarks. It offers jaw-dropping views of the city, a welcome break from the city’s hustle bel...

The power of a ‘cuppa’: A tea lover’s guide to London
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There’s nothing quite as British as a cup of tea, or as London as ‘taking afternoon tea’ at one of the capital’s delightfully posh tearooms. Although ...

Pose, snap, “smoast”: An Instagram guide to #London
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Smoasting is to boast about your life on social media, and no other platform does this quite as beautifully as Instagram. It’s the perfect tool to sha...

3 reasons to escape winter (and 5 great places to go)
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It’s cold, windy and wet outside; black winter coats and stuffy red noses as far as the eye can see. Even though hot chocolate, homemade soup and any ...

Coffee in Cape Town: 5 coffee shops that call the shots
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Coffee is said to have been discovered in Ethiopia – by a goat herder. Actually, by a goat that was particularly energetic and hyper after eating a ce...

6 scary places in London you should visit on Halloween
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It’s no wonder London is known as the most haunted capital city in the world – it’s inspired some of the most famous horror books and movies… and not ...

Get lost: How to explore a new city in 9 easy steps
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“Not all those who wander are lost.”– J.R.R. TolkienEven though it’s both exciting and intimidating, you will never get a second chance at exploring a...