Lyon was home for a solid two weeks when I was studying abroad for grad school. I'm not sure where I picked up the philosophy from, but every new city I go to, I try to find the Birdseye view and memorize the map of the city. I find it centers me and lets me appreciate the city from a different point of view.
Read MoreThe Arc de Triomphe in Paris stands at the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle or "Place de l'Étoile" and for most tourists is the anchor of the west end the famous shopping street, Champs-Élysées.
Read MoreThe Eiffel Tower or La Tour Eiffel, is synonymous with Paris, France. There is nothing more iconic than this hunk of metal that points skyward. It is a wrought iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars engineered by Gustave Eiffel. At 324 meters or 1,063 feet tall, it provides a great Birdseye view of the city below.
Read MoreDowntown Newport is a huge tourist draw. In the summer, crowds are unavoidable. Little shops line the streets, ranging from big name brands to little mom and pop stores. Downtown is filled with restaurants, small shops and fantastic views. Explore the different piers because most are open to the public.
Read MoreThanks to the Preservation Society of Newport County, the mansions erected during the Gilded Age are still standing and now serve as windows to the past. These museums honor the history of a budding and industrializing America. It also encapsulates the architecture of the time.
Read MoreA 172 acre island just minutes away from Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. Lucky for visitors, the accessibility and proximity to major attractions makes this haven a must see. It boasts miles of car-free paths for walking and biking.
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