Want to Party Like It’s $19.99? Here’s How Much a Hotel Costs This NYE

This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 9th December 2015. Each new year is an opportunity to start fresh— to take risks and do the things you’ve always wanted to do. For many, this means traveling to a new city. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, travel in the U.S. increases by as Read more about Want to Party Like It’s $19.99? Here’s How Much a Hotel Costs This NYE[…]

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The Ultimate Guide To Tipping in the U.S. for Food, Travel, And Hospitality

This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 30th November 2015. The conversation about tipping in the U.S. has been in the news more than ever recently, with stories of miserly and generous restaurant patrons alike taking stands on the subject. The restaurant industry is beginning to experiment with alternative tipping, revenue, and pricing models Read more about The Ultimate Guide To Tipping in the U.S. for Food, Travel, And Hospitality[…]

Backpacking in Costa Rica: World of Snakes, Grecia and Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center (formerly Rescate Animal Zooave)

When I was backpacking in Costa Rica, I was based mostly in San Jose and Alajuela. It was my last country of call on that adventure overland from Mexico City down to Alajuela. I was able to get a good mix of urban and rural life in Costa Rica. While staying at the Hemingway Inn in Read more about Backpacking in Costa Rica: World of Snakes, Grecia and Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center (formerly Rescate Animal Zooave)[…]

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FlightHub’s Best Canadian Destinations For Backpackers

While some enjoy visiting tropical locations with resorts or urban centres filled with malls and other tourist attractions, the diehards will always love backpacking across vast expanses, parks, and other more rural areas. Canada is a massive country and as such is loaded with experiences just like this thanks to its natural beauty and largely Read more about FlightHub’s Best Canadian Destinations For Backpackers[…]

JustFly’s Three Unmissable And Unique Attractions In Canada

Just like any other country, Canada has some weirdo places to visit. Stretching from ocean to ocean in the Western hemisphere, Canada is a very multicultural country that was founded in a skirmish between the French and the British and survived an early war-time scare with its now friendly neighbours the United States. In fact, Read more about JustFly’s Three Unmissable And Unique Attractions In Canada[…]

Unconventional Things to Do in Las Vegas

It’s fair to say that you will never get bored if you’re thinking of planning a trip to Las Vegas, USA. With a 4-mile strip filled with the biggest casinos, entertainment venues, restaurants, bars and world famous hotels there will never be a dull moment during you’re your stay in Sin City. But with so Read more about Unconventional Things to Do in Las Vegas[…]