Tag: TravelTips
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How to Beat the Paris Shell Game Scam: A Tourist Safety Guide
How tourists lose money in seconds in Paris and how to walk away untouched. A real cautionary tale about the Paris shell game scam, where it happens, why smart travelers fall for it, and the only reliable way to avoid losing cash on the streets of Paris. How to beat the shell game.
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Hilton Honors Points Guide (2026): How to Use, Buy, and Maximize Free Nights
Hilton Honors points are one of the most flexible and beginner-friendly hotel loyalty currencies available. In this guide, we explain exactly how Hilton Honors points work, how much they’re worth, and how to earn and redeem them for free hotel stays worldwide. Drawing from years of real-world experience, we share strategic ways to maximize value,…
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How to See Monet’s Water Lilies for Free at l’Orangerie Paris
This guide explains how to visit the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris for free, including first Sunday access and eligibility for young and disabled visitors. It highlights Monet’s Water Lilies, permanent and temporary exhibitions, and practical tips for enjoying one of Paris’s most peaceful museums on a budget.
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EU Flight Delay Compensation: How a Cancelled Flight Earned Us $1,600
Important: Award flights absolutely count. Being delayed on a flight is never fun. However, if it happens in Europe, there is a silver lining. Thanks to a European regulation called EC261/2004, airlines may owe you cash or travel vouchers when flights are significantly delayed or cancelled. We learned this the hard way — after a…
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All You Always Wanted to Know about Transatlantic Cruises
Have you ever wondered how it would be to travel slowly? Not taking the fast road (or flight) but relaxing and having lots of time to yourself? Let me tell you all about Transatlantic cruises and why you should consider one. Intro to Transatlantic Cruises After we took our first cruise, it didn’t take long…
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Find the Best Fall Foliage in New England
Fabulous Fall Foliage in New England New England has harsh winters, but also find the best fall foliage. October, when the leaves are turning, is the month that tends to attract the most “leaf peepers”. Find out the best places to visit #NewEngland ‘s #FallFoliage. Trees are turning, pumpkins and corn mazes are everywhere. Take…
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Waldorf Astoria New York: Step Inside NYC’s Legendary Luxury
Fascinating history of the Waldorf Astoria New York, a hotel that started with a family feud. Presidents, explorers and more in this iconic hotel! Did you know that this hotel was way ahead of its time in the way it treated women? Where was it located before it moved to Park Avenue? Which famous people…
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Washington State Capitol: What You Always Wanted to Know
Put this National Historic Landmark on your bucket list. The Washington State Capitol is worth a visit. Did you know the role Washington played in the women’s suffrage movement? Or the significance of a Canadian nun? What is the significance of the number 42? Find out these and more #funfacts
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What Happens When You Put a Brewery in an Abandoned Building? Magic!
Abandoned Building Brewery Looking for things to do in Easthampton, MA? Grab a beer at one of these craft breweries. Best travel destinations in the Pioneer Valley in #massachusetts. Micro brewery with IPAs, stouts and hoppy american ales. #FreeThingsToDo #RainyDayActivities #breweries. Discover what’s on tap at the #Easthampton #brewery #OurCarpeDiem
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The Ultimate Guide to Bungee-Jumping Off The Space Needle!
Have you ever considered bungee jumping off the Space Needle!? When you travel to #Seattle, everyone tells you that you should visit the Space Needle. We took it one step further and ended up bungee-jumping off the Space Needle. Even with my multiple sclerosis! Go find out how I did this and put this on…
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