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Shaun Benderson on Shopping, Culture, and Art in Phoenix

Shaun Benderson loves Phoenix, AZ, the state’s capital. Some 1.5 million people live here, so it can be said that the city is always alive. It also has a whole lot to offer in terms of culture, arts, nightlife, retail, and more. Unfortunately, visitors are more likely to go to Florida, heading towards Tampa Bay or Sarasota, if they are on vacation. But Benderson believes that Phoenix has just as much, if not more, to offer, particularly for those who enjoy arts and culture. Phoenix Through the Eyes of Shaun Benderson It seems as if, every day, a new art…

Haris Ahmed’s Cool Windy City Facts

Haris Ahmed loves Chicago. He has lived on the block of Removille for many years, and it is his favorite place in the world. Chicago is a huge city and truly metropolitan, but it retains its rural friendliness and natural beauty, in part thanks to its location on Lake Michigan. Chicago is also known as real estate heaven, with people like Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey owning property here. Perhaps those people aren’t quite of the block themselves, having paid a lot more money for their properties than the average people do, but those are interesting facts regardless. There are…

How to Get The Cheapest Flights Possible

Last year my good friend Reddy Kancharla and myself spent just over 4 months traveling across all 7 continents. During that tie we overlanded as much as we could in order to keep costs down, but there were many times when we had to fly, for the sake of time. In the lead up to those four months, we got pretty damn good at finding cheap flights and I wanted to share with you how we did it. If you have plans to go on vacation, to travel for a while, or if you need a flight for any other…

Do You Want to Get More in Touch with the Outside World?

Getting outdoors and enjoying nature can be a wonderful experience for millions. With that in mind, has the time come for you to spend more time outdoors? If so, do you have any particular venues in mind? In seeing more of the outside world, you are able to do some things. First, you get out of your home and see a little bit of the world. Second, if you have children, getting outdoors and showing them all there is can be a great way to educate them. Last, some fresh air and seeing nature up close are two of the…

Pros and Cons of Staying in a Private Rental

The private rental industry has gone crazy in terms of popularity in recent years thanks to the emergence of companies such as AirBnb. Personally speaking I have never enjoyed private rentals and whenever I travel, I will always favor a hotel. Last month for example I was in the Bicycle Casino Hotel in California, a fantastic hotel which treats its guests in a wonderful way, the hotel offers everything that I want too with great food, cool bars, plenty of live entertainment, not to mention the fact that it has one of the biggest casino floors in the country! As…

5 Questions to Answer When Planning a Trip to London

Are you in the process of planning a trip to London? Are you excited about the time you’ll be able to spend in one of the most enjoyable cities in the world? Are you ready to make some final arrangements for your vacation? There’s a lot to think about when planning a trip to London, as you don’t want to overlook an important detail. Like many, you may be looking for a way to save both time and money. In this case, you can use an online travel service, such as Expedia, to search for flights from Dublin to London…

Simple Things That Make Hotels Great

If you are a hotel owner then you will be more than aware that the hotel industry is going through something of a tough time. Not only are more and more people electing local vacations than international breaks, private vacation rentals like AirBnb have completely changed the market and hotels are now struggling to keep up with the vacation rental industry. I often travel for work and I have stayed in hotels all over the world, one thing that I always notice is the simple things which make hotels of such a high standard. I have stayed in budget hotels…

3 Tips For Traveling Light

Depending on where you are planning on going on your travels you may have to spend a good portion of your trip changing planes, trains, or walking a lot with your baggage. Therefore, it’s in your best interest to have as little luggage as possible in order to avoid the least amount of stress. Traveling light on your travels isn’t only less stress overall and less heavy lifting, but it will save you money on luggage fees and reduce your risk of possibly leaving something behind. The more things that you bring with you the more chance you have of…

Get a Deal on Fun and Adventure

If seeing Universal Studios or other well-known spots interests you; how much to spend? While some fret over money, many others do research to find that getting a deal on Universal tickets is not as hard. With that being the case, will you take the time to find the tickets where you want to go at a good price? Internet is a Great Starting Point In searching for Universal Studios tickets or tickets to other top spots, your best bet is to start with the web. For instance, go to the attraction’s website that interests you in spending a day…

5 World Class Amenities Emirates Offers Like No One Else

The Dubai based Emirates Airline is the epitome of comfort and luxury. For the informed traveler, Emirates is the only name that comes to mind while planning the next big vacation outside the country. With their extensive reach and best in class services, here are the top 5 world class amenities Emirates offers that sets them apart from the rest. Most Space The biggest worry of any traveller while making those world hopping flights is the leg space. No one wants to be stuck in a seat for 16 hours which is uncomfortable. And that is why Emirates offer the…

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