“We’re from Bournemouth, sunny sunny Bournemouth” – Cherriesðfans. I have backpacked Bournemouth (Dorset, England) almost as many times as I have backpacked Belfast and Bangor! I spent 6 glorious years living in this marvellous seaside town before deciding to emigrate in 2009. I haven’t lived in either England or Northern Ireland since taking that plunge…
Read More“A Banner Is Not Just A Sign; It’s the Voice of Your Brand!” If you’re looking for high-quality outdoor banner printing in New York, PVC banners are an excellent choice. Whether you’re promoting an event, launching a new business, or advertising a special sale, outdoor banners provide an effective and eye-catching way to attract…
Read MoreNew York is a beast of a city and I have so far just visited it twice. It holds some great memories, we held the Big Apple – great backpacking times with my friend Nina from Germany and Cassiano from Brazil. I first backpacked NYC in 2007, it was the same time I started this…
Read MoreIt was ten years ago now, on this blog, on this journey that I first became a cheap backpacker in New York City. I remember slumming it in a 16 bed dorm, finding all you can drink nights for $10 US and flying to Dallas for $49 US with a connection in Pittsburg as it…
Read MoreAre you looking for a fantastic way to tour New York City while also getting some crucial exercise? If the thought of touring the Big Apple from the vantage point of a bicycle excites you, you’ll be glad to know that there are plenty of opportunities to indulge your fondest wish. New York City is…
Read MoreNew York City is one of the biggest places for tourists to visit. This is because there is something for everyone. It does not matter what your particular interests are. You might be a fan of Broadway plays, live sporting events, ballet, fine dining or museums. All of these things and more are represented in…
Read MoreNew York is a phenomenal city that attracts millions of visitors every year. When you visit sites like Hipmunk looking for a hotel in NYC, you are faced with a huge choice of places to stay. The city boasts over 2,000 hotels. In which case, you won’t know where to start, so you will message…
Read MoreNew York City is overflowing with coffee shops. They are almost on every corner of every street in Manhattan. But brand name coffee shops start to get repetitive and worn and lose their appeal after your 11th or 12th straight cappuccino from the same place in the same paper cup. New York may not make…
Read MoreThe small city of Cortland in New York State may not immediately jump out at you as a city famous for drinking in, but it is often the smaller under-mined destinations that surprise you in this regard. Cortland, a city in which the NY Jets train during offseason, houses less than 20,000 people. However, when…
Read MoreNew York City is definitely not one of those “cities less travelled” and it crops up repeatedly in tourist magazines. However, aside from the touristic sights, coffee shops, and skyscrapers, one well-known fact about New York is that it has a fantastic night life and despite some drinking laws, it is generally a 24-hour city.…
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