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One of the best hikes near the Gold Coast — and most people don't even know it exists. It's a 4km loop through real rainforest, with waterfalls you can actually walk behind. There's a natural swimming hole at the base — cold, but totally worth it on a hot day. Go early in the morning on a weekday to avoid…
Spend a day exploring Sydney like a true local — not the tourist version.
Think aesthetic cafés, hidden brunch spots, coastal walks with insane ocean views, and unique places you wouldn’t find on your own 🌊✨
I’ll take you through a mix of relaxing and fun experiences depending on your vibe — whether that’s a calm…
Best penguin experience is not Phillip island. Here is my recommendation:
1.St Kilda Pier ( free, less than 10km from the cbd) 2.sealife aquarium ( huge penguins and you can see them under water).
Make sure you have tramtracker and Google maps + a myki card with money to get around Melbourne and know when to expect Bus, Tram and Train arrival times.
Shopping for fashion, make up and others. Beauty Treatments or hair salon services. Food and drinks.
Need someone to show you the best vantage points of the city skyline while taking you to eat the best foods NYC has to offer?? THAT’S ME!!! I have been living in this amazing city for over a decade!! Whatever your interests are, whatever cuisine you’d like to try or secret spots you’d like to explore- I am THEE…
One of the top ten instagrammable Museums in NYC! I know all of the best ones! There’s a museum here for every interest you could possibly have! Need a buddy to explore with? Someone to take pics for you and your group or make sure you don’t get lost on the Subway or in the city? That’s me! ☺️ Let me keep you safe…
Not only am I a coffee enthusiast here in NYC, I have visited EVERY cafe worth visiting in every borough of NYC & BK. Not only that, I have worked with and trained some of the best baristas at the very best cafes all around the city! Yep, you’re not only gaining a companion and guide on this one. I can get you FREE…
Just a girl out in the world dancing and doing karaoke with friends! I am up for every kind of adventure! You name it! Wanna meet bartenders? band members at venues? skate your heart out at the roller disco? Trivia night? Burlesque? Instagram photo op events? Amazing FREE activities?! Underground clubs? Enjoy having a…
Exploring a beautiful place and you can hike around one hour in the valley of Bolivia. Swimming on the hot spring in Quime.
Take a ferry to Rockaway Beach and see Coney Island and the Statue of Liberty on the way for the same price as a subway ride. There you can surf, eat great food, chill out or crack a cold one with locals
It is a nice familiar place to go with family, friends or even alone, here you have one of the most famous local cafes and also a museum that has a library open for everyone, where you can access to wifi for free. It’s basically a relaxing area within the city
Great alcoholic/non-alcoholic cider. Meet new friends, plan a party, or just enjoy a picnic outside. Can bring your own booze & food. If not then enjoy the variety of food trucks that stay stationed outside of the brewery. The location is in Farhills NJ.
SoJo Spa located in Nj. Has the best hot tub experiences and saunas. Only 100 for a full day. The experience is worth it, and your body will thank you too.
Hijinx was a beautiful experience filled with fun people who are open minded, and love the LGBTQ+ community. Got VIP tickets, was 400$ all together, but you get free snacks, water station, and more amenities.
LBI is a great place to relax, enjoy the warm sand, and have fun on the board walk.
Louis Bossi , located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, right on the street “Las Olas” which is well known for all of its restaurants and little shopping centers. Also many bars. You can have a bite to eat or a few cocktails and even go shopping all on one street !! Simply one of my favorite spots and many other locals…
Pretty parasols, an indoor and outdoor playground, an assortment of multicultural foods including Chinese, Malaysian, Thai and Australian cuisine- Coventry Village is a hot spot of the multicultural spirit of being an Australian.
Key vocabulary for this image: a parasol is a light umbrella used to give shade from the…
Pop into Springs Tavern for some popcorn chicken with the kids! The playground is enclosed and perfect for a relaxing meal for the parents. Key phrase to learn: "Can I please order the popcorn chicken?"
Say cheese 😊 at Swan Settlers Market in Perth's Swan Valley which is famous for its wineries. This cute dragon is pressing grapes to help out. You can join him in the photo! Key phrase to learn for this experience: "Can you please take my photo?" #swansettlersmarket #swan valley #rentalocalfriend…
Visit Swan Settlers Market for some awesome activities for the children. Pick your own gems for only $2! Great cheap entertainment for little kids wanting a taste of West Australian mining for fun. Key English phrase: "Can I please fill a gem container?" @rentalocalfriend @Perth #rentalocalfriendperth #tipsandtraps…
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La Zona T es un espacio de Bogotá obligado para los turistas, venir a Bogotá es entrar en una mezcla de planes, desde lo antigüo y callejero hasta lo elegante y sofisticado. En esta zona encontrarás propuestas gastronómicas, bares, tiendas de lujo y sitios de baile, en realidad planes para todos los…
You'll see plenty of stores in Chinatown in Manhattan selling all sorts of designer perfumes. DON'T BUY THEM! They have been found to have such disgusting things in them as human urine! But NONE of them are genuine. I know a couple of places to get perfumes at a slight discount, but if it seems too good to be true, it…
If you want a fully immersed in Asian cultures experience, don't go to Manhattan, take the 7 train to the last stop in Queens, go upstairs and you'll realize you've been transported to somewhere very different. Almost everyone on the streets are Asian and a ton of different Asian languages are being spoken. It's…
If you are eating at a restaurant and you notice someone keeps switching tables, it isn't because they are unhappy with their table. It's because they are looking for unzipped purses or bags they can quickly grab and run. Also be cautious of people putting their belongings too close to yours. They may use a jacket or…
Welcome to Portland!
We have an array of multicultural foods, and as a result, we have plenty to offer if you want a bite.
Unfortunately, having options will lead you to be both a little confused and overwhelmed, especially if a food is new!
When you look at new foods, always check the ingredients beforehand to see if…
Cruise through the Hudson Highlands aboard the luxurious Pride of the Hudson! Your adventure will begin at Blu Pointe in Newburgh, NY. Your captain will narrate the sights along the way!Navegue e conheca a parte alta do Rio Hudson, comecando em Newburg.Nosso capitao descrevera todos os pontos turisticos ao longo da…
Candlelit tables, plush velvet banquets, antique chandeliers, and an historic full-length bar create a real jazz vibe. Smoke also serves the perfect complement to classic jazz— soulful American cuisine. Mesas aluz de velas, bancos de veludo. lustres antigos e um longo bar criam a "jazz vibe". Complementando o ambiente…
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, attracting 20,000-30,000 people to Brooklyn each weekend to eat from 100 local vendors.
An emmersive theatre experience in a extraordinary place : The McKittrick Hotel. Completed in 1939, The McKittrick Hotel was intended to be New York City’s finest and most decadent luxury hotel of its time. Six weeks before opening, and two days after the outbreak of World War II, the legendary hotel was condemned and…
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