Union Square isn’t a neighborhood, it is a park where the East Village, Flatiron, and Gramercy meet, just a stone’s throw from NoMad, Chelsea, Kips Bay, and the West Village. It feels like it is at the center of everything, and I tend to find myself in Union Square at least once each time I (read more)
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What to Do in Brooklyn
Brooklyn has become a destination in its own right – full of restaurants, shops, museums, and parks to explore. Twelve years ago when I moved to New York City, someone told me, “no one moves to New York City to live in Brooklyn”. That has definitely changed. Today the borough is a haven for young (read more)
Visiting Gossip Girl Filming Locations in NYC
When I tagged along on Charles’s work trip to New York City, I spent my time visiting Gossip Girl filming locations in NYC. I have lived in the city, and spent so much time in NYC that I needed a little inspiration to uncover some new-to-me things to do. I think you will enjoy this (read more)
New York City Packing List
What do you wear when you visit one of the most fashionable cities on the planet? My New York City Packing List will help you to make sure that you pack everything you need, while making sure that you don’t look like a tourist. Remember the Sex and the City episode when Carrie criticized Berger (read more)
What to Know About Visiting New York City
Visiting New York City can be overwhelming. It is bigger and busier than most other cities, and it isn’t uncommon to feel a little lost or confused at first. Today I am sharing a bunch of insider knowledge that will help make your trip to New York City a little bit smoother. What to Know About (read more)
250+ Things to Do in New York City
There are so many things to do in New York City! I have rounded up over 250+ of the best things to do in New York City to help you plan your trip. I have divided the list into the following categories: historical/architectural sites, museums, restaurants, bars/nightlife, parks/zoos/nature, television tapings, theatre/music, tours, shopping, wineries/breweries/distilleries, sports (read more)
What to Do in Lower Manhattan
Wondering what to do in Lower Manhattan? On my most recent trip to New York City, I focused my time on exploring this part of the city that I had overlooked in the past. New York City has so much to see that I like to pick a different neighborhood to visit each time I (read more)
Which NYC Airport to Fly Into: Laguardia, JFK, or Newark
Heading to New York City?! You are going to have the greatest time! Need to decide how you which New York City airport to fly into? Let me help you out. You have three options, each with its pros and cons. I’ll break it down. The one thing that drives me nuts about NYC is (read more)
New York City’s West Village
A few weeks ago Charles had to go to New York City for work and he invited me along. It was an opportunity for us to squeeze in more time together, plus we got to see my sister, and I could take some meetings. Charles wanted to stay by his office in the West Village, (read more)
24 Hours in NYC, and a visit to Roosevelt Island
Last month I made a quick last minute trip to the East Coast. I flew into New York City and stayed with my sister before we met up with our family in Connecticut. From Connecticut, I went home to Kennebunkport with my parents for the weekend. I got to spend time with my entire family, (read more)