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Luxury, Speed, and Adventure: The Best Ways to Travel Between Europe’s Top Cities

Posted by By Krista 10 April 2025
Wondering what the best ways to travel by luxury are between some of Europe's top cities? Here are a few fun ideas to get you started.
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Beautiful Ancient Sites in Rome That You Can’t Miss

Posted by By Krista 6 February 2025
If you want to visit some of the most beautiful ancient sites in Rome, this guide is the one to follow.
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The Best Things to Do in Rome in 3 Days: How to Plan Your First Trip to Rome

Posted by By Krista 1 February 2025
Spending 3 days in Rome? Here are some of the top things to do in the city if it's your first trip to the Italian capital.
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Visiting the Praga District of Warsaw: A Beautiful Hidden Gem in the City

Posted by By Krista 6 September 2024
The Praga district is one of the most unique areas of Warsaw, and it's certainly worth adding to any itinerary.
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The Best Berlin Christmas Markets to Visit This Year

Posted by By Krista 27 August 2024
Berlin is a fantastic German city to visit during the Christmas period, with plenty of Christmas markets to explore and tasty food to eat.
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Did someone say beach trip?! 😎 If you’re pla Did someone say beach trip?! 😎

If you’re planning a trip to Virginia, you have to check out the Virginia Beach area. It’s known for its sandy beaches, and it’s a great place to come in the summer to relax. It’s also pretty nice in the off season too, when you’ll find it less crowded 🌊

But where should you stay in Virginia Beach? 🤔

I spent a weekend at the beautiful The Inn at Old Beach which is a newly renovated historic boutique B&B just a short walk from the beachfront 🛌

I’d recommend the Princess Anne room which features a queen bed, a private balcony, a very spacious bedroom, and a swoon-worthy bathroom, complete with a tub and walk-in shower. During the week you can pre-order a breakfast hamper to your room, and on weekends you’ll find a free breakfast available in the dining room 🥐

This is one of the best boutique hotels in Virginia, and it’s location is pretty great too! 🇺🇸
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Well hey there, Williamsburg 👋🏼 If you’re Well hey there, Williamsburg 👋🏼

If you’re interested in history, Williamsburg in Virginia is a fantastic place to visit 🙌🏼

It’s home to the second oldest university in the US, @william_and_mary and you can walk through the historically accurate streets and immerse yourself in this city’s colonial past 🇺🇸
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Wondering what the BEST view in Manhattan is? 🇺 Wondering what the BEST view in Manhattan is? 🇺🇸

While there are a lot of options when it comes to viewpoints in New York City, one of the best options is easily @rockefellercenter 🤩

From the @topoftherocknyc you get an incredible view of the Empire State Building and the rest of Manhatten, including Central Park 💪🏼

I’d recommend booking the earliest timeslot available so you can beat the crowds, especially in the summertime 🙌🏼
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We tracked down some of the best bagel spots in Ne We tracked down some of the best bagel spots in New York City, so you don’t have to 🤩🇺🇸

@blackseedbagels (Chelsea Market)
@tompkinssquarebagels 
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Black Seed Bagels (Rockefeller Center)
@broadnosh 
@grabsteinsbagels 

Which one would you try first? 🥯
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If you’re looking for a unique spot in Manhattan If you’re looking for a unique spot in Manhattan to escape the busy city for a while, check out the High Line 📸

What was once a freight railway line has now been turned into a public park, with great views of the city skyline - all accessible for free! 🛤️

Nearby are some nice food markets too, like Chelsea Market and Market 57 🍕

Have you walked along here before? 🇺🇸
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