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I’ve lived in New York City for over a year and have loved getting to know the city more each day.

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Neighbourhood Guides, New York City, USA

Nolita Neighborhood Guide NYC (2025): Best Restaurants, Bars & Things to Do

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 (2025): Best Restaurants, Bars & Things to Do

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Meatpacking District Neighbourhood Guide: NYC’s

The Meatpacking is one of New York City’s most distinctive neighbourhoods, famous for its transformation from literal meatpacking district to hotel, shopping & nightlife hotspot. I lived in New York City for two years, and have written this guide to the Meatpacking District to help you get the most out of your trip to New York City. The best of the Meatpacking District includes the … Continue reading Meatpacking District Neighbourhood Guide: NYC’s

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Neighbourhood Guides, New York City, USA

NoHo: NYC Neighborhood Guide

NoHo is one of New York City’s best kept secrets. This tiny Manhattan neighbourhood, wedged between SoHo, East Village, Nolita and Union Square, is just a couple of blocks but has a distinct energy and charm. After living just a couple of blocks away from NoHo for two years, I’ve written this NoHo Neighborhood Guide to share some of my favourite spots, in one of … Continue reading NoHo: NYC Neighborhood Guide

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City Guides, New York City, The Arts

12 Of The Best Museums & Galleries in New York City (Local’s 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)

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Festivals & Events, New York City

The NYC Easter Bonnet Parade 2025: Everything You Need to Know

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

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Central Park Cherry Blossoms in Peak Bloom

A few weeks after I arrived in New York City, I returned to Central Park again to witness the beautiful peak bloom of the cherry blossoms. Compared to the delicate colours of the first bloom of the cherry blossoms, peak bloom was outrageously pink – I could hardly believe my eyes! This time, I walked around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir and stopped for a while on … Continue reading Central Park Cherry Blossoms in Peak Bloom

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City Guides, New York City

11 Of The Most Iconic Sights in New York City

The most iconic sights in New York City include Central Park, Grand Central Station, The Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, as well as low key yet iconic sights like the wrought iron facades in SoHo and the classic New York City brownstones which can be found from the West Village, to the Upper West Side, to Brooklyn. Even while living in the city, … Continue reading 11 Of The Most Iconic Sights in New York City

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City Guides, Food & Drink, New York City

6 Of The Best Bagels in New York City

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’ve rounded up the best bagels in New York City, so that on your next visit to New York you can make a beeline straight for the … Continue reading 6 Of The Best Bagels in New York City

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NYC Life: October 2020

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

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NYC Life: September 2020

September & October are some of my favourite months in New York City (along with April and May – the beginnings of the city’s softer spring and autumn seasons!). In September, it’s sunny and warm but not sweaty, with blue skies and 24 degree days. I LOVE being outside right now, in the crisp, clear autumn air. September flew. It was easily the fastest month … Continue reading NYC Life: September 2020

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