A day trip or weekend away in the Hudson Valley is the perfect antidote to the frenetic energy of New York City. Dotted with farms and orchards, state parks, historic country towns and old money mansions left behind from the Gilded Age, it’s only a short train trip to find sweet relief from the city that never sleeps. On a warm weekend in September, when … Continue reading A Day Trip to the Hudson Valley: Beacon & Cold Spring
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. I lived in Nolita for nearly two years, so this neighbourhood has such a special place in my heart! I wrote this Nolita neighborhood guide to share … Continue reading Nolita Neighborhood Guide NYC (2024): Best Restaurants, Bars & Things to Do
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 2024: Everything You Need to Know
The Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most legendary road trips in the world. The route hugs the California coastline and is renowned for it’s rugged coastal scenery, especially the dramatic stretch of coastline known as Big Sur. A one month trip around the USA & Canada was the perfect time to finally take a road trip in the USA. I’d never been to … Continue reading California Road Trip: Big Sur & Pacific Coast Highway (San Francisco-Los Angeles)
When we visited the USA for the first time, we ended our trip with a week in the Deep South, split between two very different American cities: Charleston & New Orleans. Ridiculously pretty Charleston, is home of the prettiest neighbourhoods in the United States. Three days later we found ourselves in the vibrant, noisy streets of New Orleans. Both cities were characteristically Southern, yet I’d … Continue reading The Battery: Charleston’s Millionaire Mile
Bagels are one of the most iconic foods to try in New York City. The best bagels in New York City are found in old school delis & appetizing stores as well as in new, dedicated bagel shops. I didn’t even like bagels before I tried them in New York, but after I moved to New York City I got hooked! I’ve rounded up the … Continue reading 7 Of The Best Bagels in New York City
Chicago might be best known for it’s striking skyscrapers, gangster history, a giant silver bean sculpture and deep dish pizza, but you’d be missing out if you didn’t dive into some of the best bars in Chicago. The city’s dynamic and creative bar scene means that Chicago bartenders no longer flee to San Francisco and New York to make it in the hospitality world. The … Continue reading The Best Bars in Chicago: Cocktail Bars, Craft Breweries & Beer Gardens
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. I have a soft spot for Hells Kitchen after living in New York City for nearly two years, because it’s so not a scene. … Continue reading Hell’s Kitchen Neighborhood Guide (+ Map)
SoHo is one of the most fashionable neighbourhoods in New York City. Come for cobble stones, the historic cast-iron building facades, major fashion labels and the American raw bars and classic bistros that have become New York institutions. This SoHo neighbourhood guide includes my favourite things to do in SoHo and the best places to eat and drink. SoHo, which stands for South of Houston, is … Continue reading SoHo NYC Neighbourhood Guide
The East Village is New York City‘s original counterculture neighborhood. 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 Village clings to it’s alternative past and longtime residents still march to … Continue reading East Village: NYC Neighborhood Guide