I’ve lived in New York City for over a year and have loved getting to know the city more each day.
These photos were taken on my last day in New York City. I was determined to see the Central Park Mall, the beautiful tree-lined walkway through the Central Park which features in so many films and television shows. I was disappointed to miss the golden autumn foliage by mere days (four, to be exact!), but I found a different kind of beauty in the glowing, … Continue reading Central Park Mall in Green & Gold
You’re spoilt for choice for dinner in New York City, but of all the places I ate, Balthazar took the cake. Strawberry short cake, to be precise. Keith McNally’s Paris-in-New-York restaurant in SoHo has a brassy, old-world elegance that sets it apart. I seriously love this place, and I recommend it to all of my friends visiting the city – dinner at Balthazar is one … Continue reading Dinner at Balthazar, SoHo
I’m just got back to Australia after spending the the last 2 months in the USA. I didn’t post too much while I was away, mostly because I was too busy exploring, gawking and eating to spend too much time glued to a screen. I took notes most days, but didn’t get much further than that! In the coming weeks I’ll be sharing my experiences from … Continue reading Highlights from 2 Months in the USA
A Hudson River Cruise is a popular must-do activity in New York City, but the idea of cramming into a boat with hoards of ipad-as-camera toting tourists was not super appealing. On the recommendation of a friend who lives in New York, my boyfriend and I spent an evening aboard the North River Lobster Co, a floating lobster shack & bar on a boat that docks in Hell’s … Continue reading A Sunset Cruise on the Hudson with North River Lobster Co
Summer is slowly fading in New York City, so I’m glad that I spent Sunday morning making the most of the clear blue skies and sunshine in Central Park. We hired a row boat on Central Park Lake, followed by brunch at the Loeb Boathouse. Hiring a row boat on Central Park Lake My boyfriend and I went to Central Park with three of his colleagues from … Continue reading Boating on the Lake & Brunch at the Loeb Boathouse, Central Park
Last week, I joined On Location Tours for the Sex & The City Hotspots Tour and saw more than 40 locations in New York City which served as a location in smash hit HBO tv series. It’s the first tour I’ve done in New York, and was valuable not just for the SATC location hopping, but for touring Manhattan in general! We started the tour at … Continue reading Cosmos, Cupcakes & Carrie: NYC Sex & The City Tour
I’ve only been in New York City for a few days and already I’m amazed by how many green lungs breathe life into the concrete jungle. Bryant Park is in the heart of Midtown, making it the perfect place to come up for air after the madness of Times Square. Bryant Park is a little pocket of green lawn, framed by towering, slender trees. It … Continue reading Lunch in Bryant Park, New York City
The Upper West Side is the New York City of Hollywood and Seinfeld, and walking around the neighbourhood feels a bit like walking around a movie set. While it doesn’t have as many flashy attractions as other neighbourhoods, it’s a great place to spend a low key day in the city. I’ve rounded up a handful of my picks for the Upper West Side, let me know … Continue reading A Morning on New York City’s Upper West Side
Walking The High Line is one of my favourite experiences in New York City, and is easily one of the city’s most memorable free activities. It was built in the 19th century as an overpass for freight trains, but today it’s a 2.3 km green walkway floating over Chelsea and the Meatpacking District in downtown Manhattan. It’s a great way to see the Meatpacking District & Chelsea from … Continue reading Walking the High Line in New York City