
Smartphone apps make just about everything easier – including travel. If you’re planning on visiting New York City anytime soon, check out these great cheap and free apps to make your time there even better.
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Tags: Central Park, maps, transportation
Posted in New York City on February 15th, 2011
Getting to Miami Beach from Miami International Airport or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport is easy and inexpensive. Here are some ways to get to Florida’s hottest destination for under $10.

Photo of South Beach, Miami Florida © thilosalmon
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Tags: transportation
Posted in Miami on January 19th, 2011
There is no place like Miami – the culture, the beaches, the nightlife – but if you’re looking to venture out on a day trip, Fort Lauderdale is a great place to explore. Miami’s neighbor to the north, Fort Lauderdale has some great places to shop, eat, drink and be merry as well as interesting modes of transportation.
Las Olas Boulevard

Photo of Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale Florida © cliff1066™
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Tags: beaches, Things to Do, transportation
Posted in Miami on January 6th, 2011
Before visiting a country, it’s always a good idea to know some basic facts and practicalities about it. From what kind of documentation you need to enter Canada to how to get around, here are some things you should know before visiting Montreal.

Photo of Canadian Flag © AndrewJ
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Tags: French, transportation
Posted in Montreal on December 30th, 2010
The Roosevelt Island Tramway might just be the least well known iconic sight in New York City. It runs from Roosevelt Island high over the East River into the heart of midtown Manhattan and only costs $2.25 each way!

Photo of Roosevelt Island Tramway, New York City © jskrybe
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Posted in New York City on December 23rd, 2010
New York is known for being an expensive city. However, there are plenty of things you can do to keep costs down when visiting. Here are 7 ways to make your trip to New York City an enjoyable one without breaking the bank.
Stay in a Hostel
Hostels are a great alternative to staying in hotels and can immediately take hundreds of dollars off your lodging costs. Hostels also have kitchens where you can cook and store your own food. This will save you a significant amount of money since you won’t have to eat out for every meal. Jazz Hostels has several hostels in New York City.
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Tags: museums, tours, transportation
Posted in New York City on December 13th, 2010
Some of Montreal’s charm comes from its beautiful and diverse architecture. From old world to futuristic, there are interesting buildings to see around every corner.
Habitat 67

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Tags: architecture, Montreal tourism, transportation
Posted in Montreal on April 16th, 2010
Planning on visiting Montreal this spring or summer? Montreal is one of the most bike friendly cities in North America. The city has over 500 km of bike paths and a great public bike rental system. Biking is a great way to see the city and can often be a faster way to travel than walking or public transportation.

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Tags: outdoors, sports, transportation
Posted in Montreal on March 18th, 2010