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Metrocard purchased for use on the Airtrain to JFK

The best way to get from JFK Airport to Manhattan step-by-step

June 9, 2019 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

As a native New Yorker, I encourage people to take the Airtrain and LIRR trains when arriving into JFK. This guide will walk you through how to get from JFK Airport in Queens to Manhattan step-by-step with photos as there are a few steps involved. This is the best and fastest way to get to…

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A New Yorker’s guide to the best free views of New York City’s skyline

April 20, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Anyone visiting New York City can’t keep their eyes off the stunning skyscrapers in New York City.  The urge to stare at New York City skyscrapers is something that most New Yorkers fight – except for except people like Dianne L. Durante, who has shared with us her favorite places to find the best views in…

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Ellis Island seen from the Statue of Liberty ferry on a beautiful sunny day.

Tips for visiting Ellis Island for first-time visitors by a New Yorker

August 8, 2019 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

As a born and raised New Yorker whose grandfather went through Ellis Island, it was a truly special experience to revisit Ellis Island again recently. Maybe it’s something about being young, but visiting Ellis Island this time definitely was far more special. I hope that these tips for visiting Ellis Island for the first time…

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A New Yorker's ultimate guide to the New York City subway answering FAQs about how to ride the NYC subway in a New York City public transit guide for tourists. Includes insider tips for NYC subway, NYC subway etiquette, the best New York subway apps, & how to get from JFK to Manhattan by subway.

How to ride the NYC subway: Essential subway tips by a New Yorker

April 18, 2018 by Karen Turner 23 Comments

I grew up in New York City, so it perplexes me when visiting friends tell me they don’t understand the New York City public transportation system. Let’s fix this now. In this NYC subway guide by a native New Yorker, you’ll find essential tips on how to ride the New York City subway, how not…

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The Vessel, one of New York's best free attractions, seen around sunset

30+ Free and fun things to do in New York by a native New Yorker

December 30, 2019 by Karen Turner 4 Comments

New York can be quite expensive. In trying to help friends enjoy the best of New York City on a low budget, I’ve pulled together the best things to do in New York City on a budget. I grew up in New York City and although New York can kill you with its costs, there…

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Empire State Building with skyline of New York after dusk

Is New York City worth visiting? A native New Yorker’s opinion!

July 4, 2019 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

One of the best things about being from New York is meeting people from all over the world who are curious about visiting New York City. They always want to know what New York City is like and whether it’s worth visiting New York City as a tourist (or if it’s just all hype!). As…

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Subway traveling in New York City. Read how to travel in the United States without a car!

Everything you need to know about traveling without a car in the United States

August 3, 2018 by Karen Turner 6 Comments

As someone who is American and has never had a driver’s license, I am uniquely qualified to write about traveling in the United States without a car.  A lot of people say it can’t be done–and it will be miserable, however I’ve found that it has minimally impacted my experience traveling in the United States. This…

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View of New York City from Central Park. Read what to do in New York in one day! #travel #NYC

One day in New York City by a native New Yorker: Your mini guide to NYC

July 26, 2018 by Karen Turner 5 Comments

It’s pretty tough deciding what to do if you only have one day in New York City. As a native New Yorker, I’m always a bit unsure what to say when people tell me that they only have 24 hours in New York, but there’s nothing wrong with maximizing your time in New York, especially…

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The instagram famous photo of the Brooklyn Bridge taken from a street Downtown Brooklyn. Read what to do in Downtown Brooklyn. #Brooklyn #NYC #Travel

Your insider guide to Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights by a native New Yorker

January 14, 2020 by Steve Ertrachter 8 Comments

Brooklyn is on the rise and a lot of you have asked about Brooklyn although I’ve decided to focus this post on two of the most popular neighborhoods in Brooklyn for tourists: Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn.  I’ve decided to ask my dad, who was born in Brooklyn and remembers the move of the Brooklyn Dodgers….

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Rooftop views from a rooftop bar in Chinatown, Manhattan, New York City with Empire State Building in the distance

Two days in New York City: Your perfect 48-hour NYC itinerary by a local

October 23, 2019 by Karen Turner 2 Comments

There’s so much to do see and do in New York City! If you have limited time in New York, you’ll definitely want to make the most of your time. As a native New Yorker, I’ve been asked by a few people for a weekend itinerary for only two days in New York City. I…

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Karen. American expat and cat lover from New York City who lived in Amsterdam…. Then, Paris. Now, living in The Hague, the Netherlands. Happily married to Jacob.

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