Inside Queens with a Tastemaker

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Vayable’s Insider community is the backbone of what we do. These unique individuals share their expertise with adventurers from all over the world who are looking for anauthentic cultural experience. This is the first in a series spotlighting our most experienced and exciting Insiders. We spoke with longtime Vayable Insider and Queens based foodie Jeff Tastes: […]

When In Rio…

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While the opportunity to watch the World Cup is once in a lifetime, you should also take the chance to explore the real Rio de Janeiro: the Rio outside of futbol. Rio is full of life and flavor, from the favelas to the suburbs. In a short amount of time, you can have an incredibly […]

The Best Places to Watch the World Cup By Borough

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Miss your flight to Brazil? No worries! There are plenty of great places to watch the World Cup right here in New York City. Use the World Cup as an excuse to watch the game in a new part of town. Afterwards you’ll have a great reason to walk around and explore the local culture […]

Berlin Street Art: An Insider’s Guide

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  “Some people become cops because they want to make the world a better place. Some people become vandals because they want to make the world a better looking place.” - Banksy (Wall and Piece) Multi-cultural, creative, dynamic, alternative, punk, trendy: in one word, this is Berlin. Art critic Emilie Trice once called Berlin “the […]

Insider’s Guide to the Worlds Happiest Destinations

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In celebration of the United Nation’s International Happiness Day, we asked Insiders from the 10 happiest cities on the planet* to tell us what makes their cities so special. Here’s what they told us. * According to Anholt’s Nation Brands Index 10. Buenos Aires Buenos Aires is sometimes referred to as the Paris of South America. […]

World’s Coolest Distilleries

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The art of alcohol distillation dates back to some of the earliest civilizations. The ancient Chinese were known for distilling a beverage from rice beer, Greek philosophers were known for distilling wine, and arrack was being distilled in the East Indies by 800 BC. Today, the practice continues and we highlight some of the coolest […]

5 Places to Fall in Love in Paris

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Oh, the city of lights. For centuries, Paris has enticed poets, artists, and lovers with its cobbled streets, cafe culture, and romantic views. Our love affair with the city runs deep, and we’ve rounded up some of our favorite spots in Gay Paree to fall in love. To see the places we love, check out […]

Mardi Gras Around the World

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Mardi Gras - French for Fat Tuesday - refers to the practice of consuming rich, fatty foods (and let’s be honest, alcohol) on the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the Christian Lenten season. Revelers around the world let loose with flamboyant parades, bright costumes, and cultural rituals. Here are a few […]

Exploring Coffee in Kauai

By this time of the year, most of us are thinking of warmer weather and rays of sunshine. One place that often comes to mind is Hawaii. An island of contrasts, from white sand beaches to jagged mountains, Hawaii is a wonderful place to escape and explore. If you travel to the island of Kauai, […]

Your Travel Questions, Answered

This afternoon, Jamie Wong, Vayable’s founder & CEO, spent some time over at Lifehacker answering readers’ questions on ‘how to travel like a local.’ In case you missed it, we’ve summed up some of our favorite questions and answers below. Zach: Airfare seems to be the most expensive part of a trip, especially when trying […]