It’s hard to get a sense of how big New York City is from the streets of Manhattan. After living in New York City for nearly two years, I’ve rounded up the best places for incredible views of New York City. The best views of New York City are found at the Top of the Rock, The Empire State Building, East River State Park, The … Continue reading 15 Of The Absolute Best Views of New York City
October is my favourite month in New York City, because you get the bright blue skies and warm sunshine of late summer followed by the crisp air and golden foliage of autumn. I flicked back to my October 2019 recap before beginning this post, and was reminded of how stressed I’d been about my upcoming visa application so I could start work in the US. … Continue reading NYC Life: October 2020
Cobble Hill is Brooklyn’s answer to West Village. If I didn’t have to commute to Midtown every day, I would move to this charming neighbourhood in a heartbeat. With wider, quieter streets than Manhattan, mom & pop stores and independent bars, restaurants, bakeries and book stores, it’s an idyllic slice of the best of New York City life. This Cobble Hill Neighborhood Guide also includes … Continue reading Cobble Hill: NYC Neighborhood Guide
August was a sad month for me, but I am still grateful for the many moments filled with laughter and love, and some of my favourite people in the world. A few days after I got back to New York City from Greece, my grandmother passed away. I flew to Brisbane, Australia, to be with my family and help prepare for the funeral. It’s too big … Continue reading NYC Life: August 2019
This month’s recap will be very brief, because I was only in New York City for two weeks and they were very low key! I spent the second half of July in Greece, to celebrate a friend’s wedding and spend some time in the Cyclades. More on that soon. New York in July is very hot and sticky, and I can see why most New … Continue reading NYC Life: July 2019