Noah Cortez

No car? No problem. By Noah CortezAug 5, 2026 • 5 minutes read Exterior of Olana, in Hudson, New York. Image: jjctraveler/Tripadvisor It’s true that New York City has nearly everything you need—there’s no shortage of things to do, eat, and see. But sometimes, it’s a good idea to leave the bustling streets, even if just for a bit. And the beauty of the city is that you don't need a car or extra PTO to break the spell—all you really need is a train ticket and a few hours (at most).

And how to eat your way through them. By Noah CortezAug 5, 2026 • 5 minutes read Banh mi sandwiches on the Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City Image: PJFTW/Tripadvisor Restaurants are great—I have lists upon lists labeled “NEED TO TRY!” with must-vist spots all around the world.

By Noah CortezJul 1, 2026 • 4 minutes read Man scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef, from Cairns. Image: sulamanq2025/Tripadvisor There's something special about being underwater—time slows down and you feel weightless, so thoroughly removed from the world above. Here, we’ve rounded up seven once-in-a-lifetime experiences that take that feeling and dial it all the way up.