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  • The Ultimate Insider’s Guide To Scoring Cheap Broadway Tickets

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    So you want to see a Broadway show? There are many different ways to enjoy a show. Go read m guide on how to get cheap Broadway tickets!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    How to get Cheap Broadway Tickets The ultimate guide to affordable Broadway tickets. Giving you 5 different ways to #savemoney on your show tickets. Explains about #TKTS #TDF and #lotteries. When you travel to New York City, you have to see a Broadway show for sure. If only you could get discounted tickets to popular shows, like Hamilton, Mean Girls, Book of Mormon, Beautiful, Waitress and more. Never pay full price again. Find out how! #NYC #OurCarpeDiem #Broadway #traveltips #NewYorkCity

  • How to Beat the Shell Game in Paris (Tourist Scam)

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    Learn how to beat the shell game in Paris (and NYC, London and more) Don’t fall for this cups and balls tourist scam. It looks easy, but there is a catch. Find out how NOT to lose your money (like I did). Thanks to my experience and subsequent research I will teach you how to…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    The Eiffel Tower in my hands. Learn how to beat this Paris (and NYC, London and more) cups and balls scam. It looks easy, but there is only one way to beat the hustler and walk away with money. Of course, there are many more ways to lose all your money. You will most likely experience this hustle when you travel to Paris. Our knowledge will help you to beat it! Click and learn. #TravelTips #travel #EuropeTravel #ShellGame #Scam #OurCarpeDiem #Paris #France

  • How to Rock Paris on a Budget

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    A family’s budget-friendly trip to Paris involved staying in an Airbnb close to the metro and enjoying mostly free attractions, such as the Eiffel Tower, Musee de l’Orangerie, boat trips on the Seine, and visits to iconic landmarks like Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. The girls also enjoyed thrift shopping and affordable fine dining, making the…

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    Karen Lanzetta

  • Awesome Atlantis on a Budget: Top Tips!

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    Top Tips for doing Atlanta Paradise Island, The Bahamas on a budget. This dream vacation doesn’t come cheap, but there are many ways to save money. You even can stay for virtually free if you follow my travel hacking tips. This is a bucket list vacation for sure, where else can you see sawfish and…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Atlantis Bahamas. How to do it on the cheap on a budget? Is the dining plan worth it? How can you get a free stay at Paradise Island? Dolphins, sharks, rays, lobsters and sawfish. How to get Caesars Diamond status for a complimentary stay in the Royal. Affordable food. The fish fry. What is #Aquaventure? #ThingToDo #TravelDestinations #BudgetTravel. #ComfortSuites #ParadiseIsland #OurCarpeDiem #Atlantis

  • Explore The Best Of Vermont’s VINS On The Must-See #TreetopWalk.

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    ADA accessible Treetop Walk Vermont Want to get a birds-eye view of the world? Go check out the #treetop #walk in #Vermont at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) Look out over the Vermont countryside from the tree house. Shake paws with a giant spider while you relax in a spider web, suspended many…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Treetop Walk Vermont Want to get a birdseye view of the world? Go check out the #treetop #walk in #Vermont at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) Look out over the Vermont countryside from the tree house. Shake paws with a giant spider while you relax in a spider web, suspended many feet above the forest floor. Climb into an eagle’s nest! Learn about other treetop walks around the world. Take the kids on a #forest #adventure #OurCarpeDiem #traveldestinations #hands-on #science #trees

  • What Are the Most Amazing Experiences in Matera?

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    If you are looking for an off-the-beaten path destination in Italy, go visit Matera. Here are a few things to see and do in Italy’s interesting ‘City of Caves’. The Cultural Capital of Europe for 2019 and a UNESCO World Heritage site, you need to put this on your bucket list! Carpe Diem!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Top Things To Do in Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Southern Italy. The City of Caves, once considered The Shame of Italy, Matera reinvented itself and now is the 2019 European Capital of Culture. Explore the sassi, learn the fascinating history of Matera. Where to stay and what to eat. Did you know that there is a large colony of falcons protecting the city? #birdwatching #travelguide #Matera #Italy #OffTheBeatenPath #BucketList #Destinations #OurCarpeDiem #ThingsToDo #Europe

  • All You Always Wanted to Know about the Alaska Capitol

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    Alaska Capitol Fun Facts Going on an Alaska cruise? Go visit the Alaska state Capitol! in Juneau! It is a free shore excursion. Save money and have fun. Find out interesting facts about the Capitol and learn fascinating history Did you know that the first civil rights law in the country was in Alaska? Do…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Alaska Capitol Fun Facts Going on an Alaska cruise? Go visit the Alaska state Capitol! It is a free #ShoreExcursion. #SaveMoney and have fun. Find out interesting facts about the Capitol and learn fascinating #history Did you know that the first civil rights law in the country was in Alaska? Do you know who first settled in Alaska? The Russians arrived late. Become the next Jeopardy champion! #OurCarpeDiem #AlaskaCruise #AlaskaNatives #juneau

  • Invasive Nuisances! The Best Beginner’s Guide to Birds of Hawai’i

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    All you need to know about the birds you see in Hawai’i. Why are there so many invasive species? Which common birds are native to Hawai’i?

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Did you know that most of the common birds in Hawai’i are introduced by humans and now are invasive pests. Sure, they might look fabulous and colorful. Yes, they have melodious bird songs. But their main activity is killing off the native Hawaiian birds by competing for food and living space. Find out the sordid details and discover the native birds that hung on for dear life and can be easily observed! #Hawaii #birding #OurCarpeDiem #InvasiveSpecies-

  • Flaming Mexican Coffee: A Spectacular Drink in Mexico

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    Flaming Mexican Coffee Have you ever had flaming coffee? Setting liquor on fire, making for a spectacular show. You have to experience this at least once (or twice or more 🙂 when you travel to Mexico. Enjoy this cocktail with tequila and kahlua in a fiery show. Find out where to get this in Baja…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Do you dare to order flaming Mexican coffee? Liquor on fire, creating a spectacular show. Experience this when you travel to Mexico. Do not miss out on this cocktail with #tequila and #kahlua which includes a fiery show. Where to get this in Baja California. We had no idea what a treat we were in for and enjoyed every moment! #thingstodo #OurCarpeDiem #bucketlist #MexicanCoffee #CocktailHour #AfterDinnerDrinks #BurningDessert

  • How to Explore the History and Beauty of the Massachusetts State House

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    Go visit the Massachusetts State House in Boston! Find out where to park, what to expect and some fun facts to whet your travel appetite!

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    Karen Lanzetta