The Flatiron Building is one of the coolest historic buildings in New York. It was completed in 1902 and is one of the first skyscrapers every built.

The most striking features of the Flatiron Building is its triangular shape, which makes it look narrow from the front but wide from the back.

Here is a photo of the building’s triangular shape:

Aerial shot of Flatiron Building © morrissey

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New York City’s Central Park is the most popular park in the United States with over 25 million visitors every year. Here is a selection of things to do when visiting Central Park!

Photo of Central Park from Rockefeller Center © Alfred Hutter
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Here are some fascinating historic photos showing what life in New York City used to be like in the early 20th Century.  Click on the photos to view them at full size.

1930s Airship over Manhattan

This first photo is of the USS Akron flying over Manhattan in the early 1930s. The USS Akron was an airship capable of carrying and launching three F9C Sparrowhawk airplanes.

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Tired of plain old flavors of ice cream like chocolate, strawberry and vanilla? Here is a selection of ice cream and gelato shops in New York City where you can try weird and unusual flavors!

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Here is a list of museums in the Miami, Florida area, including art museums, children’s museum, science museum and more!

Photo of Miami at night © (le)doo (off3days/suffren)

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On Tuesday, thousands of music fans gathered at Apollo Theater in Harlem to pay tribute to Michael Jackson.

Photo of Apollo Theater in Harlem © Lin Hsin Yao
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New York City can be an expensive place to visit when staying in hotels, but there is an alternative: family hostels!

Hostels are best known for offering dormitory accommodation to travelers, but most hostels also offer private accommodation too.

Jazz Hostels has 6 budget hostels in Manhattan, offering both private rooms and dormitories.  Our family private rooms have a double bed and a bunk bed and can accommodate up to 5 people.

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Anyone traveling to Montreal or other areas in Quebec should take the time to learn a few basic French phrases. While most people will likely answer in English when they hear your accent, even simple attempts at speaking the language will be appreciated by French-speaking locals.

Photo of Montreal © Payton Chung
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Join the Jazz Hostels Team and walk in Central Park to support the fight against AIDS!

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Thinking about visiting the USA? Here are 7 places to see!

The Southwestern Deserts

Photo of Arches, Utah © James Gordon
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