Must Try – Only In NYC

Fill Your Stomach With Grilled Mexican Corn From Café Habana

While you’re in New York, you’ll want to fill your stomach with local noms like pizza and bagels, but one of the great things about a cosmopolitan city like New York, is that you can find great food from all over. Great Mexican food is not difficult to find, but if there’s one place that you can’t miss it’s Café Habana, which as you might have guessed from the name, also serves up Cuban dishes. Go for the grilled Mexican corn, smothered in cheese, mayo, and lime, and you’ll be transported to Latin food heaven.

Say Hi to the Animals at Bronx Zoo

If you’re an animal lover visiting New York City, a visit to the Bronx Zoo, which happens to be the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States, needs to be at the very top of your list. Spread across 265 acres of land, there is so much to explore, and you are sure to be entertained during your trip whether adult or child. You’ll get to discover Tiger Mountain, the World of Reptiles, the Big Bears, and more besides.

Take in a Baseball Game at the Yankee Stadium

Americans love baseball, and if you are a sports lover, there is little that would be more exciting than actually seeing a live baseball game in person while you’re in the country. Fortunately for you, New York is home to one of the most famous baseball teams on the planet, the New York Yankees. The home of the Yankees is, of course, the famous Yankee Stadium, which can be found in the Bronx. The stadium can be filled with 50,000 people, so it’s a guarantee that the atmosphere will be electric.

Indulge With Maple Bacon Cookies From Shmackary’s

If you travelled all the way to New York City just to eat delicious things, you could spend a year there and still have more treats to discover.  This means you’ll need to prioritise what you put into your gob, and the maple bacon cookies at Shmackary’s are a must try. Maple and bacon are a well worn combination with pancakes, but this is the only place where we’ve seen the combo in cookie form. And once you’re done with those, this cookie joint has 45 other flavours to choose from. 

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Must See in Ireland

Get Back to Nature in Connemara National Park

Connemara National Park is one of only six national parks in all of Ireland, and we think it’s the ultimate place for nature lovers in the country. In this park, you’ll find almost 3000 hectares of mountains, heaths, bogs, grasslands, and woodlands. Head to the visitor centre, and you’ll discover a number of trails for all abilities. If you manage to climb to the top of 400 metre high Diamond Hill, you’ll discover views of distant islands as well as Kylemore Abbey.

Have a Glamping Experience at the Wild Atlantic Camp

There are certainly enough camping sites dotted around Ireland for you to have a great camping experience, but if you are still on the fence about camping and you’d like to dip your toe in with some glamping, you have this option at the Wild Atlantic Camp in Donegal. No tents are involved at all, and you get to stay in a heated wooden pod, which is just luxurious enough to feel like you are roughing it, but it’s still out there in the wilderness.

Listen to Some Smooth Sounds at Cork Jazz Festival

When you’ve heard just about as much of the Irish fiddle as you can handle, you might be interested in listening to some of the smoother sounds of jazz music, and the annual Cork Jazz Festival offers the perfect opportunity for this. This is Ireland’s premier jazz festival, and it takes place annually at the end of October. Hundreds of musicians are attracted to the festival each year, and there are concerts in city venues as well as on the streets. Will you be part of it?

Cheer on Locals at The Liffey Swim

The Liffey is the main river that intersects Dublin, and each year in August there are hundreds of brave souls who take part in the Liffey Swim, a race across the river in the open waters. There are races for men and women, as singles and in teams. As the temperature of the river water is rarely very warm, the competitors need as much encouragement as they can possibly get. The atmosphere on the riverside on race day is incredible, so why not join in with the fun, and cheer on the brave souls in the water?  

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City Center in the Piazza del Duomo and Milan Cathedral

There are many cathedrals in Italy that means you will find several “Piazza del Duomos” which translates to plaza of the cathedral. The most known Piazza del Duomo is in Milan, which serves as the city center in both geographical location and cultural significance to the city.

The Piazzo del Duomo of Milan gets its name from the Milan Cathedral located right in the plaza. Surrounding this plaza are some of the city’s most important buildings, attractions, and shopping. This draws both locals and tourist alike making it the most important location in Milan.

The Piazzo del Duomo will be one of your main destinations in Milan. The plaza is the site of many most popular tourist stops in the City. This includes a statue of King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy, Milan Cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and Royal Palace of Milan, to name a few.

All of these sites have historical significance to the city and are a representation of culture in Italy.

After being built, the statue of Victor Emmanuel II was placed here to signal the plaza’s completion.

The Milan Cathedral is one of the most important sites in Milan for tourists. The cathedral, also known as Duomo di Milano, is located in the Piazza del Duomo, giving the plaza its name.

The Milan Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in the world. A notable fact of the cathedral is its construction. Construction on the cathedral lasted over 600 years and with its complexity, it is still being updated and reconstructed today. Over its span of being built, the Milan Cathedral has features influenced by a variety of styles. This is thanks to foreign architects working on the cathedral.

As stunning as the marble exterior is of the Milan Cathedral, the interior is just as elaborate. Throughout the cathedral you will find numerous monuments, artworks, and stained glass windows.

About 200 statues decorate the cathedral atop the many spires. To get the best view of these statues, visitors are allowed access to the cathedrals roof. In addition to seeing up close details, on a clear day you have an amazing view of Milan as well as the Alps in the backdrop.

As with many cathedrals in Italy, appropriate dress is required in order to gain access inside

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Buy from the locals at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Who doesn't know about the floating market in Thailand? For sure you have heard of it at least once in your lifetime! This is one of their most popular site and activity! Imagine shopping while traversing a small body of water riding a boat? Ahhh, it's surely going to be a unique and fun experience!

For one of the most unique shopping experiences of your life, head over to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The world-famous floating market is located 100 kilometers west of the city of Bangkok, and is well worth a visit as you will get a glimpse of a traditional way of life that has since become close to extinct in Thailand. The floating market takes place every morning from 5am-12pm, and the canal becomes crowded with vendors, shoppers and tourists haggling for the best price.  

The vendors sell anything you’d find in a regular market including produce, spices, Thai dishes, and souvenirs. However, rather than selling them from stalls, these vendors sell these from small wooden boats docked alongside the canal. It’s quite an experience to rent a boat, paddle down the canal and stop along various boats to buy your goods. The vendors are typically sweet old Thai women who come to the market day in and day out to sell their product. Each boat is filled to the brim with colorful friends and vegetables, and the air is filled with the delicious smell of Thai food cooking.

The best time to get to the floating market is around 7am, as the tourist crowd rolls in around 9am and that’s when the canal turns into a traffic jam crowded with boats. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on whether you want a simple rowboat or a motorboat. For a rowboat and paddles, expect to pay around 250 Baht, while a motorboat typically will cost you 700 Baht.

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Worth Spending Activities in Italy

Learn All About Italian Painter, Giorgio de Chirico

When you think about famous Italian painters, your mind will probably wander back to the Baroque and Renaissance periods of art, but Italy has also produced some very fine contemporary artists, including the likes of Giorgio de Chirico, and you can learn all about his life and see some of his works at the Giorgio de Chirico House Museum in Rome, so called because the artist and his wife lived there for thirty years before he died.

Try Delicious Wines at the Antinori Winery

It is no secret that Italians know more than a thing or two about creating stellar wine, and while you’re in the country you should sip as much as you can (without destroying your liver or turning into a drunk). In fact, the selection of wines can be somewhat overwhelming, and that’s why we would recommend a trip to the Antinori Winery, surrounded by the hills of Chianti, where you’ll be looked after, and you’ll be guided through wine tastings in a stunning setting.

Eat in the Best Pizzeria on the Planet

When you think of Italian food, one of the first dishes you are likely to think of is pizza. And who could blame you? It is, after all, one of the most delicious and popular foods on the face of the planet. We honestly could have filled this guide with the 101 coolest places to eat pizza in Italy, but we have restrained ourselves to give you our number one choice, with is a traditional pizzeria called Di Matteo in Naples. You can expect thin and crispy crusts, tomato sauce that is bursting full of flavour, and the freshest buffalo mozzarella.

Take in the View of Venice From the Campanile

For anyone arriving to Venice by sea, the tower of the Campanile of St Mark’s is the first thing that would be seen. This bell tower is 99 metres tall, and you can take an elevator right to the top of the tower, where you will reach the observation deck. There is a cost attached to doing this, but it’s well worth it for the exceptional view that you’ll have across the whole of the city.

Get Close to Sea Life in the Aquarium of Genoa

A great deal of Italy is surrounded by water, and this means that you can find plenty of interesting marine life off the coast. But if you don’t fancy getting your feet wet you can still see the sea creatures of Italy by visiting the country’s largest aquarium, the Aquarium of Genoa. With 15,000 animals inside, there is plenty to explore for the whole family. You can feel the grandeur of the sharks, say hi to the cute penguins, be amazed by the manatees, and more.

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Why Visit Great Barrier Reef?

The Great Barrier Reef has been naturally built up during past 6000-8000 years and is the home to more than 300 species of seaweed, amazing 1500 species of fish and 360 types of hard coral imparting a breathtaking and mesmerizing beauty to this wonderful place. Some of the animals included in the marine life are whales, endangered turtles and dolphins. Furthermore, hills and rocky areas, fascinating rain forests and pristine and beautiful beaches are the home the unique flora and fauna including lizards, birds, turtles, bandicoots and echidnas.

Apart from the natural beauty, the Great Barrier Reef offers hundreds of scintillating diving sites that draw thousands of snorkelers and divers’ attention on a daily basis. Furthermore, the entire area is a paradise of spellbinding floral formations containing a school of fish.

When to Visit The Great Barrier Reef?

The Great Barrier Reef area has the monsoon climate since most of the reef is situated in the north of the Tropic of Capricorn. The hot wet season lasts from December to April, so tourists can expect heavy tropical showers that can mar the underwater visibility as well as limit the outdoor activities. The dry season usually lasts from June to August and brings warm days and crystal clear nights during which you can clearly see Cairns and the surrounding areas. However, the days can be too cool and nights too chilly, and that can prevent you from visiting the Whitsunday area or swimming in the ocean in this area.

The islands remain warm throughout the year with an average temperature of 350C. However, the temperature raises as you go towards north. On the other hand, there is only a slight variation in the water temperature during the summer and winter season, but in general, the water remains mild cold to warm throughout the year. During the famous Jellyfish season (from November to May), you could only swim in the netted areas and you should always wear a stinger suit to avoid any mishap.

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Shoppers' Go to Places in NYC

Macy’s Herald Square

Macy’s is a veritable institution when it comes to shopping.  It is the world’s largest department store – with an area of 2.2 million square feet and 11 floors, Macy’s flagship at Herald Square in Manhattan has been in operation since it first opened in 1924.  It has been standing on its current site for some 115 years now, and has been added to the National Register of Historic Placed and recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1879. It all started with R.H. Macy Dry Goods owned by Rowland Hussey Macy from Massachussetts.  He expanded as the business grew, eventually moving to the elite “Ladies’Mile” shopping district. Long after Macy and his partners had died, the store was acquired by brothers Isidor and Nathan Straus, who decided to make the move uptown to Herald Square. 

Here, there was progressive growth of the store, and the Palladian façade of the original building has been built upon and updated with the purchase of nearby properties to add to the store.  To this day, some of its original wooden escalators are still in operation. Macy’s has since become an iconic part of New York City, and it houses numerous stores, restaurants, and eateries. 

This large department store caters to everyone, and it offers customers so much variety in product that the difficulty is more in choosing than in finding.  Also quite convenient to have restaurants in the same building when you feel your stomach growling after a hard day of shopping – assuming you can think of its vast area as “one building” – which yes, it is.

Madison Avenue

Madison Avenue is the place to go for some luxurious shopping.  Located in Manhattan, and stretching from Madison Square (from which its name derives) all the way to 142nd street. Madison Avenue has its roots in the advertising industry – and since the 1920s, has been the major location of most major advertising firms in New York City.  The identification had become so strong that Madison Avenue was almost synonymous to advertising for most Americans. 

Today, however, only a few advertising agencies remain on Madison Avenue – most have moved to different locations, though the connection to Madison Avenue is still pretty strong in the industry. Today, Madison Avenue has become associated with luxurious shopping, and many retail brands are located here including Calvin Klein, Roberto Cavalli, Davidoff, Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Victoria’s Secret, Barney’s New York, Prada, Vera Wang and a lot more. Fine shopping should definitely be followed by stylish dining, and Madison Avenue offers a good choice of high-end restaurants such as the Carlyle Restaurant.  There is also Peacock Alley and Gilt NY, with more budget-conscious alternatives such as S Dynasty and the Met Grill.

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