Jess Novak

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New York

Beneath the Surface

From touring restaurants in actual caves to myth-busting urban legends of the underground, Beneath the Surface will connect you to the most unexpected and curious experiences our world has to offer, providing a holistic—and surprising—look at the literal and figurative world of underground culture.

Beneath the Surface: Going Deep Into Caves & the Underground

Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

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Whether it’s to immerse yourself into a pre-Halloween mood or indulge in historical curiosities, New York State is home to plenty of deserted places that captivate with eccentric (and creepy) charm.

The 11 Most Fascinating Abandoned Places in New York State

Nation

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The Insanely Fun European City That Has Never Been Cheaper to Visit

Cheap Eats NYC

Cheap Eats NYC: Best New York City Restaurants for Cheap Meals

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Welcome to Cheap Eats NYC, where every week, we'll be highlighting an incredible NYC meal for less than $10.

The Best Thing We Ate for Under $10 This Week: Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich's $5.50 Banh Mi

Washington DC

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Lifestyle

If you pride yourself on avoiding the tourist traps in DC like the plague, then finding out that you're going to be hosting a group of tourists for the weekend can be an anxious prospect.

DC-Area Tours You'll Actually Want to Go on When Your Family Visits

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Ultra-high-end tasting menus, it seems, are taking over the District.

All of the Amazing DC Food You Can Eat for Less Than One $250+ Tasting Menu

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The Brooklyn Sex and Dating Bucket List

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Dogs have taken over 34th St. Some of these are just prettier, cleaner versions of the canines everyone is familiar with -- high-end golden retrievers, beagles, and German shepherds.

What It’s Like Behind the Scenes at the Westminster Dog Show

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Health

You're aware that getting enough sleep is important because of, you know, work and functioning and stuff.

Can't Sleep? Try, Lobster, Orgasms, and These Other Under-the-Radar Sleep Aids

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Valentine’s Day is a really, really bad excuse to spend tons of money, you guys.

Free Things to Do on Valentine's Day in NYC

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Screw your lobster rolls and $19 grilled farm-fresh duck legs: these are not food trucks.

Manhattan's Street Food Carts, Ranked

Weed

Everything You Need to Know About Legal Weed, Smoking, Edibles, CBD and More

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The first legal purveyor of marijuana just opened near Union Square, and naturally, we already did your weed homework for you.

Everything You Need to Know About NYC's First Legal Weed Dispensary

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Between the family obligations, the weather, and the nagging feeling that the football team you coached this season is about to fire you, winter is stressful.