green living, smart spending
Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here’s how to enjoy NYC on the cheap. Early fall is a great time to be in NYC, including for FREE museum admission, the annual Corn Maze at the Queens County Farm Museum, FREE Diwali celebrations, FREE behind-the-scenes tours during Open
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This is your the last chance for skiers and riders to score an Epic Pass for the 2025/26 season before the prices go up on October 8, and also get perks including new Epic Friend Tickets offering 50% off lift tickets for friends. Before the details what’s new at Epic Pass resorts this new season,
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All of us have gotten frustrated behind the wheel at some point in our lives, and maybe even acted out by doing something stupid, like giving another driver the finger. These tips will help you avoid aggressive drivers, or become one yourself.
Here’s your guide to the best NYC parks in each borough for multi-colored fall foliage magic, including white oak trees whose leaves turn purple, and maples whose reds, oranges and yellow epitomize fall color.
Get the best price for the Vail Resorts Epic Pass for the upcoming season before prices go up on Sept. 1st, to ski/snowboard at more than 50 downhill destinations in the US, Canada and Europe. Prices are up around 6% for all pass types since last season, and will go up again if you wait.
Travelling with kids can be stressful enough – all those “are we there yet” questions – without the added stress of a family member with special needs. These tips from the National Autism Network and other accessible travel experts will help make summer vacations more fun for everyone. Many of these accessible travel tips are
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The Canstatter Volksfest in Stuttgart is a smaller version of Munich’s gigantic Oktoberfest, although the suds-fueled merry-making is just as raucuous. When some 5,000 people get together in a tent with mountains of food, rivers of foamy brews and a band encouraging sing-a-longs, it is just not possible to sit quietly for long. Okay, I’ll
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Most visitors to NYC take a ride on the Staten Island Ferry, between Lower Manhattan and St. George. This is an invitation to explore more of Staten Island beyond the ferry terminal, including beaches and breweries, museums and historic sites, one of the NYC’s largest parks, great dining and shopping. Staten Island offers something for
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Most European airlines have reduced or dropped transatlantic flights to major cities in the USA and beefing up routes to Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Caribbean. It’s in response to a drop-off in tourism due to rising concerns among European travelers about safety and border restrictions, and growing discomfort with new US policies including tariffs and
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It’s a great destination any time of year, including panning for gold, hiking on a glacier, soaking in hot springs, quirky museums and a traditional Athabaskan native village, spotting wildlife and visiting Santa at his North Pole village, all of which I did on a recent visit.