20 foods that you must try in New York City by a native New Yorker

20 foods that you must try in New York City by a native New Yorker

by | Aug 12, 2018 | Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, New York, New York City, North America, Travel, United States

If you’re visiting New York City, you’re probably salivating at the thought of the food in New York City.  As a native New Yorker living abroad, I got very hungry while writing this…but I hope that it provides some inspiration for some classic dishes and desserts that you must try in New York City.

I try to focus less on the cool instagram things, instead the classics that never change too much.  That said, I include some crowd favorites. I’ve included also the best places to buy these famous New York foods in New York City.

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Where to stay in Brussels for every budget

Where to stay in Brussels for every budget

by | Aug 11, 2018 | Belgium, Europe, Travel

Brussels and I have a complicated relationship: I don’t mean to go back, but it just seems to keep drawing me back.  As a result, I’ve stayed at various hostels and hotels all around Brussels.  To cover a few other places, I’ve asked fellow travel bloggers on their picks for where to stay in Brussels.

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One day in Aachen, Germany with the best things to do in Aachen

One day in Aachen, Germany with the best things to do in Aachen

by | Aug 8, 2018 | Couples Travel, Europe, Germany, Travel

When we decided to visit Maastricht, the Netherlands, I wanted to visit Aachen.  I’m a huge history geek…and Aachen, Germany is a mecca for history lovers.  Aachen was the capital of Charlemagne’s empire–and it’s certainly worth a visit for history lovers! In this post, I’ll be discussing the best things to do in Aachen, great seasonal events in Aachen, and where to stay in Aachen.

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What to do during an overnight layover in Dubai: A review of our night tour of Dubai

What to do during an overnight layover in Dubai: A review of our night tour of Dubai

by | Aug 8, 2018 | Airline Reviews, Middle East Travel, Travel

Sometimes, you find an amazing flight for a very cheap price, however there’s something off about it.  This happened when I was heading to Borneo last year.  After realizing that we had a 10 hour layover at the Dubai International Airport while flying Emirates economy, I ended up looking into nights tours in Dubai as it was my first time in the U.A.E.  This post is about my experience doing an overnight layover in Dubai and what to expect in terms of the airport/leaving the airport!

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