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J. Henry Dunant III restaurant in The Netherlands
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One of the greatest things about travelling to different cities is getting to try out all the new restaurants and attractions. But, you don’t want to miss out on the hottest night club in town or get stuck at some dive when you could be enjoying some really great food. Here are a few ways you can find the best eateries and entertainment out there.

Ask Around

Before you travel anywhere, see if any of your friends, coworkers, or family members have visited the same destination. If they have, then just pick their brain for a little while. A lot of times they can either recommend great places, or tell you about spots to avoid. Word of mouth is key to a lot of businesses, so utilize it while you are still at home.

Do Your Research

There are so many different websites out there to help travellers find dining and entertainment options. A couple easy ones to use are Google Maps and Yelp.com. These two sites can give you the highlights of any city you decide to visit. With Yelp.com, you can research and read reviews on all sorts of shopping hot spots, spas, historic landmarks, and even nightlife activities. Be sure to pick a few favorites before venturing out.

Take Your Research With You!

Since you will most likely have your cell phone with you while travelling, be sure to download apps like Urbanspoon and Yelp. These apps are designed specifically to help people out with restaurant choices and social fun. For example, with Urbanspoon, you can narrow down choices not only by city, but by price and type of cuisine as well. Say you’re in New York where there are thousands upon thousands of restaurants. You can narrow down your results to say an expensive steakhouse in Manhattan, and you are given only the results that fit your needs. It even gives you links to customers reviews, which is a big bonus.

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