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A final fling in NYC

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July 3rd 2009
You couldn't really call it backpacking, not as I've known it - but the last week of my travels, spent in one of my favourite cities, was a fantastic way to end the adventure. After flying from Halifax with my parents I left them at JFK, where they were staying at a nearby hotel before flying home the next day, and headed into Manhattan. My hostel was well located on West 60th street, near Cent ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more