12 Best Free Summer Events New Yorkers Know About that Tourists Don't. If you want a true New York summer experience, join the locals, who mark their calendars as soon as dates are set for these free not-to-be-missed events. Picnic provisions are essential for park entertainment, and in a city where real estate seems to always be at a premium, people will arrive more than an hour in advance to throw down a blanket to claim space. 1. Central Park's SummerStage It's the 20th anniversary of this series, best-known for drawing top names to its home at Rumpsey Playfield. The events are generally free, although tickets are required for some of the big-name benefit concerts. Free shows this year include Los Fabulosos Cadillacs (July 11th), Q-Tip (July 18th), and Lee "Scratch" Perry (July 19th). 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Places to see before you die, Italy. Top selection of places in Italy to see at least once in life Top 10 places to see in Italy before you die! I have a long, endless list of places to see before I die. I think everyone has its personal list of places which have captured his interest. If Italy is in your top list of places to see before you die, I would like to suggest you some nice places to visit in my home country. Here’s the top ten of not-to-be-missed places in Italy .... 1. Photos of Florence - What to see in Florence, Italy - Flickr Photo Credits: rpkelly22Florence is the first one on my places-to-see-before-you-die list and it’s not by chance. 2. St. 3. Valley of the Temples, AgrigentoWhith its 1300 hectares it is the biggest archaeological site in the world and was named World Heritage by Unesco in 1997. 4.
Cala Luna, SardiniaCala Luna is maybe the most fascinating cove of the Sardinia. 5. 6. 7. 8. The Sea Stacks of Capri, Campania Capri is located in the Gulf of Naples (to be visited as well!) 9. 10. Close. Top 20 Island Destinations. An island getaway is often the best solution to revive one's sense, to forget one's worries and problems.
For some, selecting the best choices amongst the various destination can seem like an overwhelming task. For others, it brings joy and excitement. One thing is for sure, spending time on an white-sand beach on a far-away island is pure luxury. The 2011 Top 20 Island Destination according to the 2011 Conde Nast Readers Travel Award are. 1 Greek Islands 2 Maldives 3 Bali (Variety of Attractions) 4 Barbados (Best Climate) 5 Mauritius 6 Balearic Islands 7 Zanzibar (Best Beaches and Lush) 8 St Lucia 9 Seychelles (Most Appealing Scenery) 10 Phuket (Luxury-On-A-Budget and Friednly Wlecome) 11 Sicily 12 Antigua 13 Sardinia 14 Cuba 15 Fiji 16 Corsica 17 Madeira 18 Bahamas 19 Malta 20 Great Barrier Reef. A guide to the eateries of France - travel tips and articles.
There's a vast number of eateries in France. Most have defined roles, though some definitions are becoming a bit blurred. Here's a quick guide: Auberge 'Auberge' by Ludo29880. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike An auberge (inn), which may also appear as an auberge de campagne or auberge du terroir (country inn), is usually attached to a rural B&B or small hotel and serves traditional country fare. Bar 'la fourmi' by superbez. A bar or bar américain (cocktail bar) is an establishment dedicated to elbow-bending and rarely serves food. Bistro 'P8070034' by philip_sheldrake. A bistro (also spelled bistrot) is not clearly defined in France nowadays. Brasserie 'brasserie' by zoetnet. Unlike the vast majority of restaurants in France, brasseries – which can look very much like cafés – serve full meals, drinks and coffee from morning till 11pm or even later. Buffet A buffet (or buvette) is a kiosk, usually found at train stations and airports, selling drinks, filled baguettes and snacks.
Café. 10 Best Hiking Trails in the World. If everyone placing personal ads who claimed the hobby of “hiking” really did it with any regularity, the earth would have been trampled flat decades ago. But those who really do enjoy this peaceful outdoor activity have plenty of incredible choices in every corner of the world. Here are the ten best hikes on the planet, each with a combination of scenery and special extras that make them well worth going out of your way to enjoy. You can use Indie, BootsnAll’s multi-country flight finder, to search and book flights for your trip. Plan a round the world trip around these great hiking spots, and sign up for Plan Your RTW Trip in 30 Days to learn the ins and outs of planning a trip of this magnitude (it’s free!).
Tongariro Northern Circuit, North Island, New Zealand It is certainly no secret that New Zealand boasts some of the world’s most beautiful and dramatic scenery, which is why it’s not surprising that one of the world’s most spectacular hikes is located on these mountainous islands. Top 40 Resorts in the Caribbean. 100+ Things to Know If You're Going to Italy. My friends often ask me for support in travel preparation when they plan to go to Italy. In fact, I think it’s a great idea- go to a country prepared to experience it at the fullest! I enjoy learning about the little idiosyncrasies that make a visit to a new country so interesting, the small traditions, the interesting customs… so, I thought I’d give you a cheat-sheet for Italy. If you’d like a personalized crash-course on Italian culture before your trip, please contact me at vanessa at Italyinsf dot com.
I would be happy to schedule a time to help you out with your trip organization as well as give you some useful tips about culture and traditions! Part 1: GENERAL ADVICE AND TRAVEL TIPS Don’t go off the beaten path before visiting the “holy trinity”: Rome, Florence and Venice. Part 2: SHOPPING AND STORES When walking into a store, especially clothing or shoes, in most cases you will have a shop assistant with you at all times. Part 3: FOOD AND DRINKS Part 4: CULTURE. 40 free things to do in New York City - travel tips and articles. Seeing the bulk of New York City's biggest attractions can mean spending a hefty chunk of a trip's budget on tickets. Empire State Building? $27. The Met?
$25. The Guggenheim and the Whitney go for $22 and $20, respectively. Free New York travelers, get busy! 1. One of Lower Manhattan's most fascinating, and controversial, stories of recent years circulates around the new African Burial Ground National Monument site. 2. Brooklyn Brewery. Free tours of Williamsburg's Brooklyn Brewery run on the hour from 1-5pm Saturday, 1-4pm Sunday. 79 N 11th St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 3. Imagine mosaic. It doesn't take brilliant travel minds to tell you that a park is free to visit – most parks are. 4.
New York's most concentrated area for a gallery crawl is in Chelsea, mostly in the 20s Streets between 10th and 11th Avenues. 5. City Hall. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. The ferry to Governor's Island is free, as is access to the 172-acre island which opened to the public only in 2003. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.