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The 10 Best Gay-Friendly Neighborhoods in America

A rainbow flag flies in New York’s West Village. mathiaswasik/Flickr The current administration may have chosen not to officially recognize it, but this month is LGBTQ Pride month. June was designated as the month of celebration to honor the Stonewall riots of New York City, which occurred in June 1969. This commemoration has expanded across…

The 10 Fastest Growing Travel Destinations You Should Visit ASAP

London, Paris, and New York are often at the top of the most-visited destinations list, but the amount of visitors they’re seeing each year isn’t necessarily growing much. To see which cities are actually the fastest growing travel destinations, Mastercard published their Global Destination Cities Index, which looked at the compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…

The 10 Best Things to Do in New Orleans (Besides Drink)

Bourbon Street and nights filled with booze and revelry generally come to most people’s minds when you mention New Orleans. However, New Orleans, lovingly referred to as “NOLA” by the locals, is far more than just its bars and party scene. In 2018, it will be celebrating its 300th anniversary, so it’s no wonder that…

Where to Go in Portugal: A Guide to Top Destinations

Portugal is becoming increasingly popular with international tourists — and it’s a small wonder why. The country is one of the more affordable European destinations, and it has a wide variety of attractions for all types of travelers. Its popularity has also risen as travelers are forgoing other destinations, like Turkey and Morocco. Located on…

The Best Birthday Trip for Each Month of the Year

This year, when your loved ones inevitably ask you what you want for your birthday, don’t default to the predictable options like a sweater or a spa day — unless it’s a thermal spa in Japan, of course. Think outside of the department-store gift box and treat yourself to an unforgettable present — an experience…

Ireland vs. Scotland: Which Destination Is Right for You?

Getting There and Entry Requiremets Depending on where your departure point is, both Scotland and Ireland are easily accessible by plane, train, and cruise — and there’s not much difference in price or travel time. Unfortunately, no matter how you slice it, West Coast folks are looking at at least one stop and pretty hefty…

Where to Travel Based on Your Myers-Briggs Type

We’ve all taken a personality test at this point — whether it’s a quick Buzzfeed quiz that tells us our secret cereal identity or a more in-depth character analysis. People want to know more about who they are. And when it comes to travel, your personality can be a crucial component in planning your next…

The Ultimate Guide to the World’s 10 Best Budget Destinations

Malaga, Spain. There’s a lot of world to explore and while seeing it all can mean draining your savings account and emptying your wallet, that doesn’t have to be the case. Whether you have a pack of kids you’re wrangling into a minivan or you’re an intrepid solo adventurer who operates on a shoestring budget,…

Tuscany Faceoff: Florence vs. the Countryside

The view from Agriturismo Fattoria Lavacchio. One of Italy’s most visited regions, Tuscany boasts an impressive variety of experiences. You can see masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture in Florence, do wine tastings in the vineyards of Chianti, admire breathtaking views of the rolling hills throughout the countryside, shop for antiques and traditional crafts in…

8 Amazing Things to Do in Croatia

More than just beaches, Croatia offers a remarkable variety of landscapes, historical monuments, and cultural attractions. There are the sun-kissed islands of the Adriatic Sea, several national parks, Mediterranean landscapes of vineyards and olive groves, pretty medieval towns, and plenty of architectural vestiges left by the Venetians and Romans. Here are eight things you must…