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Image of an oil painting by artist Paul McGehee. It features a picturesque view of New York Harbor in the early 1900s. In the foreground is Castle Clinton, behind which we see a picturesque view of New York Harbor during a colorful red and orange sunset. The Statue of Liberty is in the deep background at left.

Staten Island Ferry: A Scenic Cruise through Time, Tide, and Tragedy

A voyage across water and through time aboard the Staten Island Ferry.

Marc Chagall's version of the Prophet Jeremiah, done in stained glass and installed at the Union Church of Pocantico Hills in New York.

Matisse & Chagall-Light, Color, and Soul: 10 Radiant & Transcendent Stained Glass Windows at the Union Church

Union Church of Pocantico Hills It’s uncertain whether solace and redemption await you at the Union Church of Pocantico Hills in New York’s Hudson Valley. If, however, stained glass is what ye seek, ye shall find it there. This little … Read More

Watercolor illustration of young couple standing in front of a large window at the airport with airplane in background. Illustrates article on transportation options from Newark Airport to Manhattan.

Newark Airport to Manhattan-6 Great Options

Disclosure: Some, but not all, links on this post are affiliate links. Purchases made on affiliated sites result in compensation to our website (at no additional cost to you). Just 18 miles (29km) from central Manhattan, EWR is an increasingly … Read More

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Manhattan to Newark Airport-7 Best Options

Disclosure: Some, but not all, links on this post are affiliate links. Purchases made on affiliated sites result in compensation to our website (at no additional cost to you). People sometimes think traveling from Manhattan to Newark Airport is complicated. … Read More

digital illustration of a busy airport scene. At top is an airport building with passengers, buses, planes and yellow taxis about. Under the airport are two levels of trains bringing passengers to and from the airport. Illustrates an article on traveling from LaGuardia to Mahattan and other points

LaGuardia to Manhattan, LIRR, Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam & Connecticut

Disclosure: Some, but not all, links on this post are affiliate links. Purchases made on affiliated sites result in compensation to our website (at no additional cost to you). Landing at LaGuardia Airport soon? Great! This post details both public … Read More

Digital illustration featuring image reminiscent of a vintage travel poster. Image of pretty woman wearing sunglasses. An airplane in flight and palm trees are reflected in her sunglasses. Legend below reads, "Time to Travel." Used to illustrate article about transportation options to LaGuardia Airport from Manhattan and New York's suburbs.

Getting to LaGuardia Airport-5 Best Options from Manhattan & Suburbs

Disclosure: Some, but not all, links on this post are affiliate links. Purchases made on affiliated sites result in compensation to our website (at no additional cost to you). Need to get to LaGuardia from one of these places? Great! … Read More

Colorful digital illustration illustrating the concept of traveling from JFK to Manhattan. An airport building in the background is surrounded by cars, taxis, trains and airplanes. A smiling family of five and their luggage are in the foreground.

JFK Airport to Manhattan Transportation-7 Best Options

Disclosure: Some, but not all, links on this post are affiliate links. Purchases made on affiliated sites result in compensation to our website (at no additional cost to you). Figuring out how to get from JFK to Manhattan after your … Read More

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Manhattan to JFK Airport Transportation-7 Best Options

Disclosure: Some, but not all, links on this post are affiliate links. Any purchases made on affiliated sites result in compensation to our website (at no additional cost to you). Want your trip to begin smoothly? Knowing precisely how you’ll … Read More

USA Sales Tax–How Foreign Tourists Can Save Money

Coming to the USA? Learn all about sales tax and how it differs from VAT in other countries.

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How VAT Refunds Help Travelers Save Money

Disclosure: Some, but not all, links on this post are affiliate links. Purchases made on affiliated sites result in compensation to our website (at no additional cost to you). Want to save money on your next trip abroad? Excellent! Let’s … Read More

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