The Best Boutique Hotels in Brooklyn, New York

  Gone are the days when New York City was all about Manhattan, and most visitors only stepped foot in Brooklyn on a crossing of the famous bridge! Over the last decade, NYC’s most-populated borough has transformed into the place to be for cool kids, young professionals, and families looking for a dynamic environment and high quality of life. With its parks, museums, restaurants, cultural institutions such as the BAM, and ...

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Hipmunk Hotels: Amazing Hotels in Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Newark, and East Helmhurst

  Are you planning a trip to the Northeast of the US in 2016? Home to the States’ star city, NYC, and other lively hubs, the region is doubtlessly attractive but may not seem like the easiest on your wallet. Whether you need an affordable base near the Big Apple or are looking for a fun and exciting break in a dynamic city such as Pittsburgh, Hipmunk offers many hotel options ...

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(Book)mark! A round-up of the world’s most unusual bookshops

A few days ago, I wrote about two of my favourite bookshops: Atlantis Books on the island of Santorini, and Shakespeare and Company in Paris. This has since inspired me to do a bit more research into the worldwide 'indie bookshop scene' and I thought I would share some of the coolest links I came across:This slideshow features Flavorwire's pick of the 20 most beautiful bookstores in the world, most ...

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