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In this guide, I'll share with you all the budget hostels I stayed at around the world and my honest opinion about them.
Most of my travels I did as a solo female traveller. And hostels were often the best option - cheap, safe, great places to meet another traveller.
📍Albania
📍Belgium
📍Bosnia and Herzegovina
📍Cape Verde
📍Croatia
📍Denmark
📍Finland
📍Germany
📍Iceland
📍Ireland
📍Latvia
📍Lithuania
📍Montenegro
📍North Macedonia
📍Poland
📍Portugal
📍Serbia
📍Slovakia
📍Spain
📍Turkey
📍United States
Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • Digital Nomads • Groups • Female Solo • Plus Size • Adventure • Art • Budget • Outdoors • History • Foodie • Coffee • Overlanding • People & Culture • Photography • Slow Travel • Romantic • Road Trip • Relaxation • Sustainable/Eco • Wellness
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It's no secret that New York can be a bit overwhelming for first-time (and even seasoned) visitors. There's so much to do and see; knowing where to start can be a challenge for anyone coming to the Big Apple.
But don’t worry, we're here to help ease some of that pre-trip anxiety and let you in on a few great “starter neighborhoods” worth exploring. Keep reading for the areas you shouldn't miss on your introduction to NYC.
Solo Female • Groups • People & Culture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Luxury • Foodie • Wellness • History • Shopping • Design • Nature • Photography • Coffee • Romantic • Sustainable/Eco • Slow Travel • Wine • Beach • Mountain • Relaxation
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👀Looking for a custom trip planned perfectly to your needs? I'm here to help!
💰By purchasing one of the custom guides below for a day, weekend, or week away, you'll receive up to 40 personalized recommendations on what to eat, do, and see in your destination of choice. Having traveled to 29 countries and over 30 U.S. states myself, I can give my personal preferences on places I've been and can scour the web for everything else so you don't have to.
Digital Nomads • Solo Female • Couples • Groups • Adventure • Boutique • Budget • Luxury • Foodie • Wellness • History • Shopping • Design • Nature • People & Culture • Romantic • Photography • Roadtrip • Wine • Coffee • Beach • Mountain • Camping • Relaxation
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Introducing the first Thatch Holiday Gift Guide: a collection of our very best travel guides, organized by category, so you can make it easier for that special someone to *actually* take that vacation they’ve been talking about for years.
Thatch has partnered with dozens of the world’s most talented travel creators to provide the most authentic travel guides, itineraries, tours, and maps possible.
If you’re ready to give the gift of experiences rather than things this holiday, consider purchasing one of the hundreds of guides available on Thatch.
The Categories:
🎨 The Culture Vulture
🏕️ The Nature Lover
🍕 The Foodie
🗺 The Road Tripper
🌆 Complete Destination Guides
Couples • Groups • Solo Female • Digital Nomads • Backpackers • Accessibility • 50+ • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Luxury • Foodie • Wellness • History • Shopping • Design • Nature • People & Culture • Romantic • Sustainable/Eco • Slow Travel • Photography • Roadtrip
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The Dyker Heights Christmas Lights is truly a must visit New York City experience! This Brooklyn neighborhood is famously known for its grand displays of private homes festively decorated with holidays lights every year. This local tradition has been going on for decades, and a great way to get in the holiday spirit!
This guide gives you all the information you need to know on how to get here, when is the best time to visit, the best photo ops, and a full self-guided walking tour with the best route to make sure you don't miss any of these iconic homes.
Want to find more holiday spots for the perfect New York City trip this Christmas and holiday season? Then check out my page to find my "Ultimate NYC Holiday Guide" with 100+ of the best things to do, see and eat around New York City!!
You can also find me on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube at @adventuressashley for more travel inspiration and tips!
Groups • Family • Female Solo • 50+ • Car-free • Couples • Adventure • Outdoors • Photography • History • Budget • Design
$8.00
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Calling all book lovers and NYC lovers!
Manhattan has so much to offer for the literary fanatic. Of course, there’s so much literary history here (more to come on that in a future guide!), but we also have fantastic and old bookstores. I've been fortunate to frequent them as I look for books on my TBR, support indie sellers, meet authors, and enjoy learning the history of the stores.
This guide includes 6 bookstores with different genre specialties, histories, architecture and events like book signings. Scroll down and save this map so you can check them out next time you’re in Manhattan 📖
Book Lovers • NYC Lovers • Art • Architecture • History • Design • People & Culture • Photography • Coffee • Romantic • Shopping
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This is a collection of all of our Thatch Sellers' holiday-themed guides. If you're looking to get festive on your upcoming trip, browse these guides to see if we have your location.
Remember— you can always request something custom!
Families • Couples • Friend Groups • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Luxury • Foodie • Wellness • History • Shopping • Design • Nature • People & Culture • Romantic • Photography
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Ready to take on the city during the NFT NYC conference? Our guidebook covers all you need to know to make the most of your trip, from the must-see sights to unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences, ensuring an unforgettable time in the heart of New York City.
NFT.NYC 2023, happening between April 12 - April 14, 2023, is a conference focusing on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the broader world of digital art and collectibles. The conference brings together experts in the fields of blockchain, art, and technology to discuss the latest developments and trends in the NFT space.
Some of the topics that have been covered at past NFT.NYC conferences include:
* The future of digital art and collectibles
* The use of NFTs in gaming and virtual worlds
* The intersection of NFTs and traditional art markets
* The ethical and social implications of NFTs
The conference typically includes a mix of panel discussions, presentations, and networking events, and attracts a diverse group of attendees including artists, collectors, developers, and investors.
The conference takes place in New York City, considered a major hub for the NFT industry, with many artists, galleries, and startups based in the city working with NFTs.
The conference usually features keynotes and panel discussions from the leaders of the industry, notable speakers, and leading projects in the NFT space. It is also an excellent opportunity for attendees to discover new projects, and meet and network with industry leaders and other attendees.
Whether you're attending the NFT NYC conference or just looking to explore the city, we've got you covered. This comprehensive guidebook is packed with everything you need to know to make the most of your time in New York City. From the best places to stay to the must-see sights, to unique experiences you won't find in other travel guides, we've got all the insider tips and tricks to ensure your trip is unforgettable.
Digital Nomads • Art • Design • People & Culture • Foodie • History • Shopping • Photography • Romantic • Luxury • Budget • Architecture
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We have designed this guide to help you plan your trip to New York City easily and efficiently. Here you will find key information to help you organize your trip with a realistic budget, an effective route, up-to-date transportation information, and many free and unique activities like concerts and outdoor movies to make your trip an unforgettable experience.
You can save this guide and use it in real time when visiting the city. It's that easy! 😉
NOTE: You will find the detailed description of each activity in both English 🇺🇸 and Spanish 🇪🇸 because we have created this guide for our Spanish speaking community as well. So don’t be shy feel free to share it with your Spanish speaking friends and family!
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @mentes_viajes_ for more travel tips!
Art • Budget • Adventure • People & Culture • History • Slow Travel • Photography
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Epic 3 Night Guide - Less touristy than the rest!
Experience the best of NYC like a local
Whether you’re planning a couples getaway or a girls weekend, take in the City like most tourists don’t. You won’t find the most famous tourist attractions in this itinerary and we’re skipping Times Square all together! You’ve seen it enough on TV.. and I swear, you won’t miss it.
Instead, we’re slowing down, taking it all in and immersing ourselves into one of the greatest cities in the world as if you were a local!
This is a near replica itinerary of a trip I took with my husband to celebrate my 30th birthday, and it was truly epic! Only thing missing was a show on Broadway - which you should definitely fit in where you can and was my only regret on this truly incredible trip.
Pack your bags, because you’re heading to…
Greenwich Village - The Upper East Side - Brooklyn - Chelsea
Couples • Adventure • Boutique • Romantic • People & Culture • Slow Travel • Photography • Shopping • Foodie • History • Design • Nature • City • Walking
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The Ultimate New England Fall Foliage Guide: 5-Day Full Itinerary 🍁
If you're looking to see Fall Foliage in New England this year, I've put together a full, comprehensive 5-Day Full Itinerary.
This guide includes:
🍁 Best Hikes
🍁 Instagrammable Photo Spots
🍁 Exact Google Coordinates
🍁 Where to stay
🍁 Recommended Restaurants and Cafes
🍁 Gear + Packing List
🍁 Additional Spots
I've spent years exploring all of what New England has to offer during the Fall and I'm so happy to be able to share my full itinerary with my favorite locations with you all.
Get ready to be wow'ed during your trip chasing fall foliage in New England 🍂
Families • Digital Nomads • Backpackers • Solo Female • Couples • Groups • Adventure • Foodie • Budget • Nature • RV • Photography • Van Life • Road Trip • Mountain • Camping
$20.00
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Looking for a new destination to capture candid street photography? This list includes some of the best and most well-known international cities for street photography as well as some lesser know locations.
Have a suggestion? I’d love to know YOUR favorite city to capture candid slices of life. Message me and I’ll add it to the list.
Happy capture! 📷
Photography
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This is guide on the top spots curated by our team on where to go, eat, drink, and sleep in New York City for first timers or seasoned vets visiting the city that never sleeps.
Solo Female • Couples • Groups • 50+ • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Luxury • Foodie • Wellness • History • Shopping • Design • People & Culture • Photography • Romantic • Sustainable/Eco
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When visiting (or living in) this concrete jungle, you may find yourself in need of a little time in the great outdoors. And while we can't really give you much of the great outdoors in NYC, there are plenty of activities to get into on a warm summer day. Better yet, most of these activities are totally free. Check out the map in the upper right corner to find all of my favorite outdoor activities in NYC.
Outdoor Activities in NYC • Nature • Outdoor Activities • Park • Beach • Art • Photography • People & Culture • Foodie • Budget
$10.00
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New York, "The City That Never Sleeps" and that attracts about 65 million visitors each year is one of the most visited cities in the world. "The Big Apple" as it is also nicknamed boasts endless opportunities for exploration and immersing yourself in to the city's vibrant atmosphere.
Planning a trip to NYC? This guide gives you an overview of the sights, the most famous, must-do's, hidden gems, free activties, delicious food and a few hotel options. I've included all the places that I visited and that I would recommend, as well as the ones I wanted to go to but didn't have enough time.
Please note: My guide focuses on visits during the summer months and is not designed for Christmas shopping and winter activities.
50+ • Backpacker • Couples • Family • Groups • Female Solo • Vegetarian • Adventure • Architecture • History • Foodie • People & Culture • Photography • Shopping
$7.99
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New York- The City That Never Sleeps, The Big Apple, The City So Nice They Named It Twice; an epic destination with so much to offer any visitor. This itinerary focuses on the classics, real institutions that have established New York as one of the greatest cities in the world.
50+ • Car-free • Couples • LGBTQ+ • Family • Plus Size • Female Solo • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Budget • Foodie • History • Outdoors • People & Culture • Photography • Romantic
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Let me help you to find the best museums in NYC for a quick trip! I've been living in New York as an artist for 5 years and I've visited almost every museum and art gallery. I’m going to give you the tips and tricks that the locals follow when they visit these places!
SAVE Your Time Searching
SEE Inspirational Photos from My Trips to These Museums
Guide will be UPDATED in Real-Time
MAP Included
Art • Photography • People & Culture
$5.00
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If you are looking to plan the perfect holiday trip to New York City, then this ultimate guide is for you!
The holiday season is a magical time to visit and explore New York City and as someone who has called NYC home for 20+ years, I put together this guide to share some of my favorite spots and recommendations for the best things to do, see and eat to help you plan the perfect trip this Christmas and Holiday season!
This guide is both a list form and an interactive map which showcases:
*Holiday Markets / Shops
*FREE Holiday Light Shows / Holiday Decorations
*Holiday & Christmas Trees
*Decorated Hotels
*Holiday Decorated Stores/Windows
*Ice Skating Rinks
*Holiday Experiences
*Decorated Bars/Restaurants
*Holiday Snacks
*Decorated Neighborhoods/Homes
Also in this comprehensive guide, you will find all the key dates you need to know from when everything starts, tree lighting ceremonies, and more.
**Please note, some displays have not yet announced their 2023 debuts, so these will be added once they are officially announced!
You can also find me on Instagram & TikTok at @adventuressashley for more travel inspiration and tips!
Family • Female Solo • Business • Couples • Groups • Coffee • Foodie • Photography • Romantic • Shopping • Architecture • Luxury
$15.00
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