North America

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

January 14, 2020 by Steve 7 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.

After 25 years working in downtown Brooklyn, my dad is here to dish about two neighborhoods of Brooklyn that he knows best. Keep reading for insider tips on the best things to do in Downtown Brooklyn and the best food in Downtown Brooklyn.

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Tipping in the USA: Tipping etiquette in the United States by an American

January 3, 2020 by Karen 39 Comments

As someone who has worked in the service industry, I believe that tipping in the United States is important. The United States does not have universal high wages. Although your perceptions of the United States may be different, if you’re traveling in the United States, you generally need to tip. Keep reading for tipping etiquette in the United States!

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Your perfect Nova Scotia Road Trip guide with the best things to do in Nova Scotia

August 19, 2018 by Steve 4 Comments

Nova Scotia is an amazing destination often overlooked by non-Canadian travelers. After many years of traveling in Canada, we visited Nova Scotia a few years ago for the first time. Simply, we were blown away by its beauty and culture. Keep reading for our complete Nova Scotia road trip itinerary. We’d recommend taking about ten days (or longer) for this road trip although seven days in Nova Scotia is a good start.

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A guide to Cassadaga, one of Florida’s most quirky towns

February 7, 2020 by Steve Leave a Comment

In Central Florida, there is one town is known as the Psychic or/and Spiritualist Capital of the United States. There are several ways in which you may know this town; either you are a local resident, believe in Spiritualism, or heard the Tom Petty song Casa Daga. This quick little visitor’s guide to this off the beaten path town in Florida will detail the best things to do in Cassadaga.

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Insider Tips for NYC during the Holidays by a New Yorker

January 1, 2020 by Karen 33 Comments

The holidays in NYC are the best time to visit New York City. As a New Yorker born and raised, I’ve written tips for the holidays in NYC, the best things to do in New York at Christmas, tips for the Christmas windows in NYC, tips for the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, and how to survive Times Square New Year’s Eve. Keep reading for insider tips for New York during Christmas!

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First Time Guide to New York City 5 Day Itinerary by a native New Yorker

January 7, 2020 by Karen 76 Comments

I’m so proud to be a native New Yorker and I love to help first timers plan their first trip to New York City. I’ve made a five day itinerary for NYC with advice on what to see and eat mostly in Manhattan for all budgets.

This is a local guide, so although I cover the famous sites, I encourage you to see the smaller neighborhoods/places that make New York special. The Big Apple has so much to offer year-round, so most of these tips can be also used over the holidays. There’s a FREE downloadable map with all the best places to see in New York City in 5 days.

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Secret New York: 30+ off the beaten path spots in New York City to love

November 28, 2019 by Karen 3 Comments

New York City is full of the weird and the wonderful. As a native New Yorker, I’ve given up on seeing every corner of this city as it’s impossible. However, you don’t need to look that hard for off the beaten path spots in New York city if your eyes are open and your Metrocard is topped up. Together with Moeima Makeba, we’re here to show you 30+ secret spots in New York City that you’ll be hopefully fascinated with.

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Why you should consider visiting Winter Park, Florida, an easy day trip from Disneyworld

January 1, 2020 by Steve 3 Comments

Most travelers thinking about visiting Central Florida, think Disneyworld. Only twenty minutes from Downtown Orlando is the charming city of Winter Park. Winter Park is not widely known but should be. It feels like the best of many American cities mixed together with its beautiful streets, cozy boutiques, beautiful campus, and walkable downtown area. I hope that you’re inspired to visit Winter Park!

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

December 30, 2019 by Karen 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 are definitely things you’ll love that don’t cost a cent. Save your money for great food–and enjoy New York!

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Your insider guide to New York’s Chinatown by a native New Yorker

December 18, 2019 by Annie Tan 2 Comments

When friends and acquaintances find out that I was born and raised in Manhattan’s Chinatown and that I still live here, they always ask, “What would you recommend in Chinatown?” (First, always, to not block the sidewalk, as Chinatown streets are busy and narrow!) As a local, I waver on giving my actual recommendation, for fear of people packing my favorite hole-in-the-wall. But there are too many good things in Chinatown for me to keep my favorite places a secret. This guide to NYC’s Chinatown includes insider tips for visiting Chinatown, must-knows, and my favorite places to eat in Chinatown.

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