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Quirky and Unusual Things to do in NYC

To make your visit to New York City even more interesting and unusual, check out these quirky things to do in the City!

See a Free Magic Show

Every Sunday at 3pm Abracadabra Superstore hosts a free magic show. While you’re there, browse their amazing selections of costumes, masks, wigs, magic supplies, clown supplies, novelty and gag gifts.

Abracadabra Magic Store
Photo © John Morton
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Montreal High Lights Festival

It’s festival time in Montreal! Montreal’s 11th annual High Lights Festival starts February 18th and ends at dawn on the 28th. Each year a country, city and region are highlighted. This year’s event spotlights Portugal, New Orleans and the Eastern Townships of southeastern Quebec.

Le Festival MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE
Photo © peiranliu
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List of Montreal Museums

Here is a list of some of the top museums in Montreal, Canada including art museums, botanical gardens, natural history and more!


Photo of The Museum of Fine Arts © chucka_nc
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List of Miami Museums

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

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

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Introduction to Cuban Coffee

Miami is a great place to try Cuban-style coffee.  There are several places to order Cuban coffee right near our Miami hostel — just ask the front desk!  Here is a quick introduction to help you order different types of Cuban coffee.

Cafecito - Cuan coffee
Photo of Cuban coffee © everdred
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