There is more to New York City than the island of Manhattan. From Brooklyn to the Bronx to Queens, it could take you a lifetime to explore the best of everything New York City has to offer. In recent trips to NYC, I’ve explored mostly Manhattan but have branched out to Brooklyn and even Harlem. There is just so much to …
Cupcakes and Cosmos on the Sex and the City Tour
“Maybe mistakes are what make our fate… without them what would shape our lives? Maybe if we had never veered off course we wouldn’t fall in love, have babies, or be who we are. After all, things change, so do cities, people come into your life and they go. But it’s comforting to know that the ones you love are …
HI NYC Hostel Review
New York City is known for its famous and expensive hotels. A trip to NYC, even a 48 hour stay, can set you back hundreds of dollars. But, did you know there are other options? There are thousands of NYC-area Courchsurfing hosts to choose from that will cost you nothing (although I’m a big fan of gifts for hosts). Airbnb …
Photo Tour of Harlem with Free Tours by Foot
When I was in NYC back in September I signed up for two tours with Free Tours by Foot. The first one on Saturday was the Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Height Tour. The tour exceeded all my expectations. Our tour guide, Onel, was top-notch and I ended up meeting a cool solo female travel who explored parts of lower Manhattan …
Escaping the Hustle and Bustle of NYC: Central Park Adventures
Skyscrapers. The Brooklyn Bridge. The Yankees. The Statute of Liberty. Times Square. And Central Park. New York City is home to thousands of famous landmarks, people, food, and sports teams. NYC is also home to the world-famous Central Park. Central Park is often noted as the “lungs of New York” because the park encompasses over 800 acres of meadows, trees, …
An Epic Sunset on the Top of the Rock NYC
New York City is notoriously an expensive city. Perhaps one of the most expensive in the world. As I was planning my weekend to NYC, I knew I wanted to do it frugally as that’s how I roll. I’m a frugal, budget traveler. I did a lot of research prior to departure and did come up with a list of many …
Walking Across the Brooklyn Bridge with Free Tours By Foot NYC
When I first purchased my plane tickets for JetBlue (which is awesome by the way!) to NYC, I looked into various tour options. I highly considered the CityPass and NYC Pass because I knew I wanted to be a total tourist in NYC while I was there for 48 hours. I kept putting off the purchase of the CityPass because …
Strolling the High Line in NYC
New York City is commonly known as the “concrete jungle” and for good reason. There are skyscrapers as far as the eye can see! To help off set all the concrete in Manhattan, residents and tourists alike tend to escape to the greenery of Central Park. Of course, there are several other smaller parks scattered throughout Manhattan, but nothing compares …
48 Hours in NYC in Photos
This past weekend I spent a little over 48 hours exploring NYC. I’ve only been to the “city that doesn’t sleep” once before back in 2008 on my way home from my summer in Montana. I’m not much of a big city person, but I’ve had the urge to visit NYC recently and decided to pull the plug when I …