Category: New York City

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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A Walk around West Village, New York City

West Village is one of my favourite neighbourhoods for photography in New York City. With plenty of quiet, tree-lined streets with historic brownstones and independent cafes, bars and boutiques, it has a lively neighbourhood atmosphere while also offering a respite from the madness of New York City. West Village is the western section of Greenwich Village, and you can really feel the different in atmosphere … Continue reading A Walk around West Village, New York City

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New York City, USA

NYC Life: June 2019

Summer has arrived and it is a beautiful time to be in New York City! June has definitely been the most challenging move of the month to date, but the lowest lows have also come with a few of the highest highs. The difference between moving and travelling is being felt loud and clear this month – funnily enough, when I wrote about this the first time I was … Continue reading NYC Life: June 2019

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cherry blossoms in central park
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First Bloom Cherry Blossoms in Central Park

As with everything in New York, the seasons here are intense. Nowhere displays this better than Central Park, the city’s green lung which throughout the year moves from green to gold, to brown & white, and finally to the colours of spring – including a lot of pink! Cherry blossoms and magnolias sprinkle Central Park with shades of pale pink at the start of spring, … Continue reading First Bloom Cherry Blossoms in Central Park

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food walking tour of lower east side with urban adventures
Food & Drink, History, New York City

Tenements, Tales & Tastes: A Food & History Tour of New York City

New York City has a rich and diverse culture thanks to generations of immigration. The city has benefited from welcoming immigrants in countless ways, and the most tangible is it’s diverse and delicious cuisine! On a summer trip to New York before we moved there, I took the Tenements, Tales & Tastes food & history tour with Urban Adventures so I could learn how generation of … Continue reading Tenements, Tales & Tastes: A Food & History Tour of New York City

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Highlights from 10 Days in New York City

New York City is one of my favourite cities in the world as well as my favourite travel destination in the USA. Ever since my first visit, three years ago, I’ve practically been counting down the days til I could go back, and it felt like my month-long trip to the USA & Canada couldn’t come soon enough! After spending 8 weeks in New York … Continue reading Highlights from 10 Days in New York City

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City Guides, New York City, The Arts

The Best Museums & Galleries in New York City

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 The Best Museums & Galleries in New York City

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Intrepid Air Sea & Space museum NYC
Culture, History, New York City, USA

Out of this world: The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, NYC

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space museum is a military & space exploration museum, docked in New York City at Pier 86 in Hells’ Kitchen. History, technology and military service are on display at the Intrepid Museum. The star attractions are the USS Growler submarine, the Enterprise space shuttle and 28 aircraft dotted around the upper deck. I acknowledge the Wappinger and Lenape people as the First Nations … Continue reading Out of this world: The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, NYC

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Golden Hour at Top of the Rock View Midtown NYC
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Golden Hour at the Top of the Rock

For the best view over Manhattan, go to the Top of the Rock during Golden Hour. Golden Hour is a photography term for the two times of the day when the sun gives the world a golden glow: the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset. New York City has three major observation decks, but so far the Top of the Rock is my favourite. … Continue reading Golden Hour at the Top of the Rock

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