I’ve lived in New York City for over a year and have loved getting to know the city more each day.
Midtown Manhattan is home to so many of New York City icons, including The Empire State Building, Central Park, MoMa, Grand Central Station, Times Square & more! After living in New York City for two years, and working in Midtown, I’ve created this Midtown Neighborhood Guide to help visitors find the absolute best things to do in Midtown Manhattan. You can squeeze most of what … Continue reading Midtown Manhattan: NYC Neighborhood Guide
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West Village is one of New York City‘s most romantic neighbourhoods for visitors, whether you’re here for brunch and shopping, or Comedy Cellar and Carrie Bradshaw’s stoop. In this West Village neighborhood guide I’ve rounded up the most beautiful spots, and the best bars, restaurants and cafes in West Village. I lived in New York City for nearly two years, and loved spending evenings and … Continue reading West Village Neighbourhood Guide
Deciding where to stay in New York City is SO overwhelming, because there are so many excellent neighbourhoods to choose from – as well as a number you might want to avoid. If you’re planning your first trip to New York City and are wondering what the best neighbourhood to stay in New York City is, you’re in the right place! I lived in New … Continue reading Where to stay in New York City? 10 Best neighbourhoods for visitors (& where to avoid)
The Lower East Side is one of the most interesting neighbourhoods in New York City. It’s particularly known for its Jewish history, but the Lower East Side has been a melting pot of different cultures as waves of immigration swept into New York City over the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, the Lower East Side is still one of the best places to go to … Continue reading Lower East Side Neighborhood Guide
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
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
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
New York City has the most legendary bar scene in the world, from historic watering holes and well-worn dive bars, to elegant hotel bars, trendy wine bars, and more hidden cocktail bars and scene-y rooftop bars than you could visit in a lifetime. After living in New York City for two years, I’ve rounded up the best bars in New York City: from famous World’s Best Bars like … Continue reading 10 Of The Best Bars in New York City (2025)
New York City is one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. There is so much to see & do in New York that planning your first trip can be super overwhelming! After living in New York City, I made this New York City Travel Guide to make it a little easier to get the most out of your trip. This NYC … Continue reading New York City Travel Guide
NoHo has been one of New York City‘s most fashionable neighbourhoods since the early 1800s, but it wasn’t until artists like Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat set up shop in the ’60s & ’70s that the neighborhood really arrived. Today, it’s one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan, with beautiful historic architecture and a handful of excellent bars, restaurants and boutiques. NoHo flies under … Continue reading NoHo: NYC Neighborhood Guide