I’ve lived in New York City for over a year and have loved getting to know the city more each day.
SoHo is one of the most stylish neighbourhoods in New York City, which makes it one of the city’s great brunch & cafe hotspots. After living next to SoHo (in Nolita) for nearly two years, I’ve put together this guide to the best cafes, brunch spots, coffee & bakeries in SoHo, based on my own personal experience. I’ve included some old school institutions like Balthazar … Continue reading The Best Cafes, Coffee, Brunch & Bakeries in SoHo NYC
The Upper West Side is the New York City of Hollywood and sitcoms, and walking around the neighbourhood feels a bit like walking around a movie set. While it doesn’t have as many flashy attractions as other neighbourhoods, there are still so many things to do on the Upper West Side. This Upper West Side neighbourhood guide includes best things to do on the Upper … Continue reading Upper West Side Neighborhood Guide
As with just about everything in the city, there is an overwhelming choice of museum and galleries to visit in New York City. There’s not just one iconic museum, but five. There aren’t just a few interesting smaller galleries and museums, but dozens. Visiting one of New York’s world-class museums and galleries is one of the best things to do in New York because it’s part … Continue reading 12 Of The Best Museums & Galleries in New York City (Local’s Guide)
The NYC Easter Bonnet Parade is one of the best free, annual events in New York City. Every year, thousands of New Yorkers get dressed to the nines in their most flamboyant, spectacular and creative Easter costumes and bonnets, to parade down Fifth Avenue. It is one of the most wholesome NYC events, and it’s one of my favourite-ever memories of living in New York … Continue reading The NYC Easter Bonnet Parade 2025: Everything You Need to Know
Planning your first trip to New York City is exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. If you’re spending 5 days in New York City for the first time, there’s a mind-boggling number of things to do, see and eat. Planning a 5 day itinerary can seem impossible, but with a little strategic planning you’ll be amazed at how many of the best things to see … Continue reading Itinerary: 5 Days in New York City for First Time Visitors
The Upper East Side is one of the most iconic neighbourhoods in New York City, well known for its affluent residents, luxurious brownstones and doorman buildings, and some of the city’s best museums and designer shopping. The Upper East Side is one of the best neighbourhoods in NYC for visitors, with plenty of things to see and do. The best things to do on the … Continue reading Upper East Side Neighbourhood Guide
Hells Kitchen is a classic NYC neighborhood to visit while you’re in New York City. While it doesn’t have the obvious charms of SoHo, West Village, East Village or Nolita, there are lots of great things to do in Hells Kitchen. Hells Kitchen lacks some of the grander sights (see: gangster stronghold until the 1980s), but there are plenty of things to do – like … Continue reading Hell’s Kitchen Neighborhood Guide (+ Map)
Nolita is one of New York City‘s most charming downtown neighbourhoods. It’s a tiny neighbourhood, only spanning a few blocks, but bursting with history, character and things to do, making it a must-visit neighborhood in New York City. Some of the best things to do in Nolita include shopping at NYC’s best bookstore, McNally Jackson, eating some of the best pizza in the city at … Continue reading Nolita Neighborhood Guide NYC (2025): Best Restaurants, Bars & Things to Do
The East Village is New York City‘s original counterculture neighborhood, and one of the most iconic New York City neighbourhoods to visit. As the birthplace of punk rock, dozens of major musicians launched their careers here, such as Madonna, Blondie, Talking Heads, Pink Floyd and The Strokes to name a few. Despite the changes that have swept the neighborhood over the last thirty years, East … Continue reading East Village: NYC Neighborhood Guide
SoHo is one of the most fashionable neighbourhoods in New York City. Come for cobblestones, the historic cast-iron building facades, major fashion labels and the American raw bars and classic bistros that have become New York institutions. I lived in New York City, next to SoHo in Nolita, for nearly two years. This SoHo neighbourhood guide includes my favourite things to do in SoHo and the … Continue reading SoHo NYC Neighbourhood Guide (Local’s Guide)