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Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals in NYC: Pros, Cons, and How to Find the Best Deals

Airbnb in New York is either brilliant (you get a real apartment, a kitchen, neighborhood immersion) or a nightmare (you're in a closet-sized room with a host who overbooked three units in

NYC Museums Guide: MoMA, Natural History, The Met, and What You Actually Want to See

New York has world-class museums. You've probably heard about them. You've also probably heard they're crowded, expensive, and overwhelming. All true. The question is whether they're worth your limited vacation time.

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Fine Dining vs. Dive Bars: Where to Spend Big and Where to Find Local Gems

New York has both absurd fine dining and incredible dive bars. The question is which experience is actually worth your money and time. (Spoiler: the dive bar, unless you specifically want fancy.