15 Things To See & Do In NYC On A Budget (Plus Money-Saving Tips!)
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by Matthew Karsten
3y ago
Best Things to do In New York New York is an amazing city to visit as a tourist. I’ve been a handful of times now, and always look forward to it. There’s so much to do! But it’s also expensive. Today, my friend & travel author Matt Kepnes shares tips for things to do in New York City on a budget after living there for many years. Tips are his, photos are mine. Here’s Matt: New York is one of my favorite cities. In fact, I love it so much I lived there for close to five years. I can never get enough of it! To me, NYC is the center of the world, with people, foods, and cultures from everywhe ..read more
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25 Best Things To Do In Key West Florida
Expert Vagabond » United States
by Matthew Karsten
3y ago
Best Things To Do In Key West, Florida!Key west, Florida The highlight of the Florida Keys Islands, Key West is situated at the very end of Florida’s Overseas Highway. Here’s what to do in Key West to have an amazing trip. Popular for its sunny days, quirky residents, wild nightlife, pastel colored homes, and beautiful coral reefs — Key West, Florida is the perfect road trip destination from Miami for people looking to escape winter. First explored by Ponce de Leon in 1521, Key West became a US territory in 1822, and has since been an island home to greats like Er ..read more
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Hawaii’s Grand Canyon: Visiting Waimea State Park On Kauai
Expert Vagabond » United States
by Matthew Karsten
3y ago
Exploring Waimea Canyon in KauaiKauai, Hawaii While the garden island of Kauai is certainly a lush green tropical paradise, it also boasts a massive red & orange canyon called Waimea — the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Waimea Canyon is not the kind of landscape most people associate with the islands of Hawaii. Stretching 14 miles long, one mile wide, and around 3,600 feet deep — it’s quite impressive. One of the reasons Kauai is my favorite Hawaiian Island is because of the diversity of things to do there. You could easily spend a whole day just visiting the different viewpoints and hiking ..read more
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30 Best Things To Do On Kauai: Hawaii’s Epic Garden Island!
Expert Vagabond » United States
by Matthew Karsten
4y ago
Best Things To Do on KauaiKauai, Hawaii The Hawaiian island of Kauai is the perfect place for active travelers looking to escape to a tropical paradise. Here are some of the best things to do in Kauai during your visit! Not as touristy as Oahu and much smaller than The Big Island — Kauai is actually one of the oldest islands in the Hawaiian chain. The lush wet landscapes and unique wildlife on Kauai has earned it the nickname “The Garden Isle”. You can explore dense jungles with rare orchids and other flowers. Trek along steep cliffs for breathtaking views. Then sip Mai-tais and snack on the ..read more
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10 Fun Things To Do On The Big Island Of Hawaii (Travel Itinerary)
Expert Vagabond » United States
by Matthew Karsten
4y ago
Things To Do On The Big IslandBig Island, Hawaii We spent 5 amazing days exploring Hawaii’s waterfalls, beaches, volcanoes, and wildlife. Here are some of the best things to do on the Big Island Of Hawaii during your visit! 2019 UPDATE: Yes, it is currently safe to visit the Big Island. Parts of the National Park are still closed due to the 2018 eruption of Kilauea Volcano, but the big lava flows have stopped — read latest updates here. Oahu might be the most popular and busiest Hawaiian island, but The Big Island of Hawai’i is the largest, and incredibly it’s still growing! When I lived on O ..read more
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Hiking Mount Whitney: California’s Highest Peak (Winter Climb)
Expert Vagabond » United States
by Matthew Karsten
4y ago
Hiking Mt Whitney in the WinterLone Pine, California The elevation is starting to take its toll. Carefully planting one foot in front of the other, climbing through snow with my ice axe, I push on to summit California’s highest mountain. Mount Whitney is the highest mountain in the lower 48 states at 14,505 feet. Yes, California is home to both the lowest point in the United States (Death Valley), as well as one of the tallest! The mountain has also become one of the most popular hikes in the state — so popular that you need to enter a lottery in order to win a permit to hike Whitney. Well, a ..read more
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Our Incredible Doors-Off Helicopter Adventure Over Kauai!
Expert Vagabond » United States
by Matthew Karsten
5y ago
Kauai’s Stunning Na Pali Coastline Kauai, Hawaii One of the best ways to see Hawaiian islands is by air, and my doors-off Kauai helicopter tour of the Na Pali coast was an epic aerial photography experience! If you don’t know by now, I absolutely love helicopters. In fact, I used to want to be a helicopter pilot as a kid (ok, maybe I still do). Soaring through the sky, hovering over mountains or buildings, able to take off and land almost anywhere. These things are truly amazing machines. While going on helicopter tours can be expensive, some places are just made to be photographed from a heli ..read more
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