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August 2016

The local’s guide to San Antonio’s River Walk

Millions of people visit the River Walk each year to enjoy a sanctuary in the heart of the city. River Walk is made up of a lush landscape lined with riverside dining, museums, historic sites, hotels, shopping and other attractions on the San Antonio River, a natural waterway. The San…
Kyle Coleman
August 27, 2016

Top 5 things to do in Austin in the fall

The temperatures in Austin, Texas, begin to cool down in September, which means that the city's array of outdoor activities becomes that much more pleasant to experience. Here's a guide to some of the most popular attractions for the autumn months. Photo credit: Ricardo Garza/Shutterstock.com…
Kyle Coleman
August 26, 2016

Chicago’s best bars to drink like a local

When visiting a new city, you can tackle it in one of two ways: as tourist or traveler. As a tourist, you can hit all the popular attractions and stick to larger, well-known chain restaurants. But where's the fun in that? If you want to…
Kyle Coleman
August 26, 2016

6 things to do in Orlando beyond the theme parks

We know you've probably come to Orlando to meet Mickey and Minnie, but after a few days of nonstop theme park action, you might want a break from all the spinning, twirling, beeping and pinging you'll find there. Fortunately, there are plenty of fantastic, non-touristy,…
Kyle Coleman
August 25, 2016

10 things to know before you arrive in Istanbul

Modern day Istanbul is a thriving metropolis packed with history, food, and culture. Once home to Byzantine emperors, Ottoman sultans, and the Young Turks, it offers a wealth of palaces, museums, and mosques. People are walking, talking, eating, and throwing their hands around everywhere you look, so…
Kyle Coleman
August 22, 2016

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