Note: This post contains affiliate links This New York City travel guide is for first time visitors to New York! But I’ve packed so much in here that even if you’ve been a few times before, you may still find some of these tips and tricks useful for your second or third visit. I went… Read More »Ultimate New York City Travel Guide
One of the must-dos for anyone visiting New York City is to have a slice of pizza. Whether you like thin crust, Detroit style, or some late night oily goodness, there’s options for every taste bud. I spent my first year in New York trying pizza from more than a dozen spots, and here are… Read More »Where to Get Pizza in NYC
Updated: Aug 28, 2023 Note: This post may contain affiliate links. You don’t lose out on anything by clicking on them, but I get a small commission in the process and this helps keep the blog up. Thanks for your support! I still remember the rows of reds, oranges, and yellows lining the highway as… Read More »NYC to Acadia: 2023 Fall Road Trip Itinerary
Updated: June 17th, 2022 If you’re visiting New York and looking for good Chinese food, look no further than Flushing. Taking a 1-Day Flushing Food Tour is one of the best things you can do while visiting New York City. There are so many Chinese restaurants to choose from, all covering cuisines from different regions.… Read More »Flushing Food Tour: 1 Day Self-Guided Itinerary
I was never a bagel gal until I moved to NYC. The bagels here taste different, they really do!! After doing some research, I found out that it has something to do with New York tap water being very soft. During the first few months of moving to New York City, I tried to explore… Read More »Best Bagels in Uptown NYC
New York City gets tens of millions of tourists every year. Even with the pandemic, 22.3 million people paid visit to New York City in 2020. There are so many things to do in New York City, and if you’re only visiting for 3 days, it can be a bit overwhelming to figure out how… Read More »Best New York City 3-Day Itinerary
Please note: this post contains affiliate links Updated: Jan 28th, 2023 If you’re visiting New York City from a place with warmer average temperatures, or have recently moved to New York City from California like I have, you may understand the challenge of packing the best New York winter outfits. I’m here to help a… Read More »New York Winter Outfits: 5 Things to Pack
When I found myself in Williamsburg four weekends in a row, I knew it had become one of my favorite weekend escapes from Manhattan. Williamsburg is usually less crowded, it has a more neighborhood-y vibe, and it reminded me a lot of the laid back weekends I would spend in San Francisco. Having gone so… Read More »Things to Do in Williamsburg: Perfect 1-Day Itinerary
When I moved to New York, one of the things I was most excited about was trying a ton of different coffee shops. Two months after moving here, I’m happy to say that I’ve come across some really cool coffee shops in NYC. So let’s get right into it, starting with Bird and Branch. 1.… Read More »13 Cool Coffee Shops in NYC
Follow my blog with Bloglovin I enjoy traveling to destinations that offer lots of nature. Whether it’s surfing the waters of Maui, hiking among cacti, or camel riding in the desert, I’m always up for a new outdoor adventure. Nevertheless, cities hold a special place in my heart. One of my favorite ways to learn… Read More »The Right Way to Do New York City