When someone thinks of the grandeur and urbanity associated with New York City, they’re likely thinking of the Midtown area of Manhattan. Midtown is home to the world’s largest central business district and to the Empire State Building, the Rockefeller Center, and the United Nations Headquarters. The Times Square area alone welcomes up to 60 million annual visitors. With a reputation like that, it’s granted that many activities around the Midtown area are quite pricey.  But there are also a number of things to do here that are free,...

Ever since the 1992 Olympics showed off Barcelona to the world, it has been a top-tier tourist destination. Whilst this Catalan city has a lot going for it, few will dispute that the Sagrada Familia is its top attraction. This Roman Catholic cathedral stands out from others in Europe. Given this continent’s wealth of cultural treasures, that says a lot. Unless churches don’t interest you in the slightest, you should prioritise a visit. Unfortunately, just about every other visitor to Barcelona will have the same idea. As such,...