Visiting Ellis Island In New York: Inside The Famous Immigration Museum

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Unlike our time at the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island was never really a place I was fascinated by. Yeah, I understood its importance and its history (my lack of fascination with the place takes nothing away from that) but I just didn’t have the same yearning to visit the place. In retrospect, I guess … Continue Reading

21 Best Rooftop Restaurants in NYC

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Best Rooftop Restaurants in NYC There is nothing like enjoying the nice New York weather on a rooftop with friends. And while there are many rooftop bars in New York City, this list contains the best rooftop restaurants in NYC that serve delicious cuisine, have great views, and are a must check out this season….

8 Current Broadway Shows In New York Not To Miss

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If you’re visiting the Big Apple, then you’ll want to make sure you see one of the current Broadway shows in New York. It’s the perfect way to spend an evening in New York or even an afternoon while visiting Manhattan. Whenever we visit New York, we always book at least one Broadway performance for … Continue Reading

How To Visit New York’s Top Of The Rock

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Visiting New York’s Top Of The Rock is easily one of the best places for views whilst exploring Manhattan. Yeah, you’ve got loads of viewing points across the city, but there’s something really special about New York’s Top Of The Rock.  For me, it’s a little bit of history, the location of Top Of The … Continue Reading

How To Visit The Statue Of Liberty: A Guide To Liberty Island In NYC

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Last time we were in New York, I wasn’t able to get round to the Statue of Liberty. After all, visiting Lady Liberty is easily one of the best things to do in New York for sure. The time before that I saw it from a distance. This time, armed with our NYC Go passes, … Continue Reading

10 Best Restaurants in New York City To Visit

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New York is a melting pot of incredible things to do and cool areas to explore. That being said, with so many places to go, it can be difficult to narrow down a list of the best restaurants in New York when you’re exploring the city.  From the best New York brunch spots to the … Continue Reading

What to Pack for a Trip to NYC: NYC Packing List by Season

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NYC Packing List by Season Have no idea what to pack for a trip to NYC? I have you covered in this NYC Packing List by Season with my personal tips and recommendations as a New Yorker. New York weather can be unpredictable at best. Think out of the ordinary warm sunny days in February,…

Photo And Postcards: Grand Central Station, New York

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Grand Central Station is one of those places in New York that I often wonder why I pop in to see. Almost every time I’ve been here, I’ve had no business visiting the station. No trains to catch, no shops to visit, no business somewhere-nearby which means it’s convenient enough to just pop in… None … Continue Reading

12 Hotels With the Best Views In NYC

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12 Hotels With the Best Views In NYC Picking a hotel in NYC can seem daunting. There are hundreds of fabulous options that make choosing the right hotel that much harder. To narrow it down, I put together a list of hotels with the best views in NYC because your trip to NYC should include…