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New York

23 articles
10 snapshots of summer to inspire you to see the world
4 min read 4 min

Lounging poolside with a book, touring a new city, taking in the sights and spending warm evenings sampling local cuisine – sounds a lot like summer. ...

10 reasons to love New York
5 min read 5 min

The definition of a bustling metropolis, New York City charms the masses with its dynamic and eclectic character, its diversity and its never-ending o...

Top Instagram captions for New York
3 min read 3 min

New York, the city that never sleeps – and where you won’t have much time to sleep either. From spending your days cycling around Central Park and sho...

10 best cities in the world for vegetarians (and open-minded foodies)
4 min read 4 min

With more and more people moving away from meat consumption for both ethical and environmental reasons, vegetarianism is on the rise. The days where m...

Summer’s over, what now? 5 ways to make the most of fall
6 min read 6 min

The temperature drops, the tan lines start fading and we return to reality by heading back to school or our job. But just because the long, sunny days...

The top 10 summer music festivals you don’t want to miss
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Whether you’re into rock, hip-hop, or electronic music, this summer’s festival season is going to be one to remember. So grab your backpack and start ...

Top New York film sites you have to visit
5 min read 5 min

Last month, I finally visited New York. It was a dream come true. And while I had some old friends I wanted to see, my main goal during my stay was to...

Pose, snap, share: An Instagram guide to #NewYork
3 min read 3 min

Recording and sharing memories is almost as important as making them these days, and Instagram is the perfect platform for documenting your adventures...

5 things you absolutely must eat in New York City
3 min read 3 min

There are so many things to love and appreciate about New York City that it’s hard to really list them all. I mean, it’s the birthplace of Hip Hop, mu...

11 best cities for your post-graduation trip
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Congratulations, all that studying and paper-writing is over! With graduation come not only more sleep and less cafeteria food, but also an open door ...

New York: An ode to the mighty Strand Bookstore
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18 miles of books. That’s about 5 miles longer than the entire island of Manhattan. And it’s all contained in one old, dusty place just below Union Sq...