One of the coolest movie museums I’ve ever been to is called The Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York. I found out that the museum would be free from 4PM-8PM on Friday and convinced my family to go for a visit. When I say convince…my sister wants to be a director, so … Continue reading
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The Footprints of 9/11
Today we went to visit the 9/11 Memorial in NYC. We had to reserve our spots ahead of time, with tickets printed and ready to go at the gate, but this is a free memorial. It looks like you can also get tickets when you get there, but why not just get it all set … Continue reading
A Park in the Sky
I’ve been to NYC a few times now, maybe even several, and I have never heard of The High Line before. Until now. My family and I went to this park not knowing too much about it. I suggested that we go, knowing that it was once a railroad above the city streets which has … Continue reading
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I’m on my way to New York City this weekend on the super speedy Acela Train. As we near the city I am thinking about my other trips to the city and remembering that the best part (and cheapest) of my trip is always walking around the city and seeing the sights. There is so … Continue reading
Art at the Harbor
Menemsha Beach and Harbor at sunset is one of the many beautiful and free sites to see on Martha’s Vineyard. There is a great, clean, public beach with restrooms that is perfect for sunbathing and swimming during the day, and there are lots of great restaurants (I recommend Home Port) where you can watch the … Continue reading
History, Art and People Watching
And, finally, what you’ve all been waiting for…the poll winner! New York City is the place you all wanted free travel tips about the most! There are so many wonderful free things to do in New York City (things I will fill you in on in the next week or so as I travel with … Continue reading
If Your Friends Jumped Off a Bridge…
Coming in at #2 in the poll “Where to Next?” was Martha’s Vineyard! This is one of my family’s favorite spots on the island, and it’s a perfect day trip. On the road between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown you will find the Joseph Sylvia State Beach. Along that beach you will find “the bridge in … Continue reading
Close Your Eyes and Make a Wish
For the next three days I will post the top 3 locations requested in my poll a few days ago! Coming in at number 3, is Italy! One place that you cannot miss, that does not cost you a cent, is the Trevi Fountain. You’ve seen it in the movies. You’ve seen it … Continue reading
A Museum for Shoes?
The Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Canada is a museum you won’t find anywhere else in the world! Devoted entirely to shoes, the museum features historic slippers from all over the world, as well as celebrity kicks and even some socks! A great museum for kids and adults alike, there is something for every generation. … Continue reading
London Day Three
Today we slept half an hour later to wake up at 7:30 for breakfast. The first visit of the day was The British Museum. The top five things that we got to see were (1) Tristan and Isolde tablets depicting their romance from early medieval Europe, as well as knights shields and swords, chalices and … Continue reading
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