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The ruin pubs of Budapest
Budapest is a budget traveler’s dream. The Hungarian capital is equal parts beautiful and run-down, a sign of its rich cultural history and its decades of communist occupation. It’s hard to undo 45 years of conflict and strife so many parts of Budapest are still battered and derelict. Unlike other cities, where this might be…
Everything you need to know about bathrooms in Japan
Before visiting Japan, I thought the United States was a first world country. After seeing the kind of technology on display in Japan, I realized that the US is about a decade behind the Japanese. I’m not talking about massive light displays and robotics, though that too, but I’m talking about something much more basic:…
10 things to expect in Miami Beach
Don’t be fooled by its portrayal in movies and TV. Miami Beach isn’t all glamorous. Let me help you adjust your expectations by giving you some #realtalk about what you can expect when you visit. It’s incredibly dirty. The streets of Miami Beach haven’t been cleaned this week. They probably haven’t even been cleaned in…
Tips on seeing (and photographing) the Northern Lights in Iceland
Though it’s nothing I would ever recommend doing, I went to Iceland just to see the northern lights. Having been there, now one of my favorite countries in the world, I would definitely recommend going to Iceland just to see Iceland. But at the time, my main impetus was seeing the Northern Lights. Here is…
Getting the most out of a Caribbean cruise
Getting the most out of a Caribbean cruise really depends on what you want from it. Whether you’re cruising in order to spend a lot of time at your favorite island or in order to see all the exotic isles you’ve never been to, the trick to getting the most out of your cruise is…
Local’s guide to Miami neighborhoods
Miami is commonly thought of as being just a beach. But in reality, Miami is a huge sprawling city with many neighborhoods, some which are very touristy and some of which are local areas that you probably want to avoid. Here is your complete guide to the most popular Miami neighborhoods. South Beach The Miami…
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