It’s no secret that New York City is a weird and wonderful place but finding the really unusual things as a tourist can be difficult. And with so much to choose from, as there are many boroughs and neighborhoods, creating the perfect but weird itinerary can take a lot of time. To get you started here [...]
16
May
Top 10 quirky things to do in Paris
Paris is not just the Eiffel tower and the Louvre the city is actually rather weird and quirky! On your next trip to the City of Lights check out these top 10 quirky things to do in Paris. 1. Vampire Museum (Musee des Vampires) The folklore of Vampires and monsters of the imagination and their [...]
16
May
Getting Your Bearings with the CultureGuides App
Most travel apps are about helping you choose a destination (e.g. magazine apps), find your way around the destination (e.g. destination apps), or share your experiences (e.g. postcard apps). Today I’m highlighting a new category – well, new to me – what I suppose I could call the culture app. Specifically, during my recent trip [...]
15
May
Top 10 quirky things to do in London
London, England is one of the world’s tourist capitals, bringing millions in each year to see the city’s royal highlights. However, cheery ol’ London is not as “proper” and “stiff-upper-lip” as you would think, in fact England’s capital has a lot of really quirky things to see and do. Here are the top 10 quirky [...]
15
May
A tourist guide to driving in Italy
The 1969 film The Italian Job was recently re-shown on British television and serves as a reminder of how exciting it can be to go for a drive in stylish Italy. But, in the interests of self-preservation, it is best to be aware of some Italian motoring laws and practices before you travel there. Once [...]
14
May
7 FREE Must Have Travel Apps for Your Windows Phone
Travel apps- solving problems you never knew you had. Plus, everyone loves free! So now I present to you, whether you are a travel tech junkie or a fanny-pack newbie looking to be prepared, 7 free must have travel apps for your Windows Phone. Most are also available on Android and IPhone. XE Currency There [...]
14
May
Top 10 Weird Things to Do in Melbourne
Melbourne is not all it appears to be, beneath the surface is a wealth of weird and wonderful places to discover. As you’ll remember, Australia was founded as a colony of prisoners sent from Great Britain – I can’t help but notice how the threads that run through the cultural sights today. Check out these [...]
13
May
Top 10 Weird Things to do in Philadelphia
With all the historic sites in Philadelphia traveler’s often miss out on some really weird and unusual stuff, the city is not as conservative as you may think and Philly has a few surprises in store for you! Here are our top 10 weird things to do in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1. Mutter Museum See the [...]
09
May
Top 6 Quirky Things To Do in Slovakia
Heading to Slovakia in the near future? Then check out these fun and interesting things to do during your stay! The following are a few things you should experience during your trip, make sure not to miss out on any of them if you’re looking to make the most during your vacation in Slovakia. [...]
07
May
Gotta Love Gogobot Postcards
On my recent trip to Italy, I made a new acquaintance – Gogobot! I was actually familiar with the Gogobot brand before, but when it comes to travel-orientated social networks, I tend to just hang out with my Twitter crowd – creature comforts, you know. But what really got my attention wasn’t necessarily the Gogobot’s [...]
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