Don't feel like reading? No problem! Press play and I'll read this post to you! Right off the bat, let me say that this is NOT a complete list of badass NYC women. If you want to dive deeply into the history of women who have contributed notably to New York City, I recommend cracking…
Don't feel like reading? Press play and I'll read it to you! I love looking at other people’s houses, and if the success of HGTV means anything, I know that I’m not the only one with this voyeuristic pastime. So for the people who like to mentally fawn over the landscaping of someone’s lawn or…
Continue reading ➞ If You Love Beautiful Houses, Visit These NYC Neighborhoods
Whether you're celebrating Bastille Day or you’re just in a Paris state of mind, here are a few things you can do to have a French-inspired day in NYC. Savor a cronut. Sure, there are countless French bakeries you could start your day from. But no food embodies today's theme of Franco-New York fusion more…
Coney Island has been delighting generations of visitors for almost 200 years. And in those 200 years, it has earned nicknames like “America’s Playground,” “Poor Man’s Paradise,” and “Sodom by the Sea.” Let’s find out why in this quick introduction to the history of Coney Island. Coney Island History, Part 1: What’s a Coney? As…
You name an ecosystem and NYC has is: forests, marshlands, and of course, beaches! In NYC, there are at least 14 miles of public beaches spread across the five boroughs. Today, let’s pit them against each other and find out which NYC beach is best for you. Coney Island Beach What You’ll Like: Between being…
Continue reading ➞ Which NYC Beach is Best for You? Let’s Find Out!
Yeah, anyone can cross the Brooklyn Bridge, but I’m guessing you’re here because you want something more than a quick stroll over some random landmark. You’re here because you like being an informed explorer. You want to go beyond the superficial experiences and get to know New York on a deeper level. Let’s do that…
Continue reading ➞ Read This Before You Cross the Brooklyn Bridge
Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge is on everyone’s NYC bucket list, but it shouldn’t be the only bridge on your list. NYC has over 2,000 bridges, and many of them are pedestrian friendly. A few of them are even more enjoyable than the Brooklyn Bridge. (It sounds blasphemous, but I swear it’s true!) Take a walk…
Continue reading ➞ Four NYC Bridges You’ll Like More Than the Brooklyn Bridge
Don't feel like reading right now? Press play and I'll read this post to you! Today when we hear the names of NYC neighborhoods like Greenwich Village and Hell's Kitchen, we associated them with attractions. But have you ever stopped to think about how these neighborhoods ended up with their sometimes odd names? And it's…
Continue reading ➞ The Oddest NYC Neighborhood Names Explained
Don't feel like reading? Press the play button and I'll read this post to you! I'm not going to bash Circle Line cruises or any of the companies that specialize in touting tourists along NYC's rivers. They have their perks. But today I'm going to tell you about the South Brooklyn Ferry, a cruise alternative…
Continue reading ➞ Forget Your Summer Cruise! Take a Ride on the South Brooklyn Ferry!
We've been through a lot during past few months. I can't blame you if the thought of typical New York with its packed trains and congested sidewalks makes you a little nervous right now. But while crowds are one of the city's defining features, so is its ability to have something that suits everyone. That's…
Continue reading ➞ 5 Places to Go in New York If You Want to Avoid Crowds
