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Trying to figure out what to wear in New York City? A New Yorker's guide to what to pack for New York City year-round with a New York City packing list.

What to wear in New York City by a native New Yorker: A New York City Packing List for all seasons

August 1, 2018 by Karen 2 Comments

Last Updated on December 11, 2018

If you’re planning a trip to New York City, you might be trying to figure out what to pack for New York City.  I’m a native New Yorker, so hopefully I can help you figure out what to wear in New York City.  Keep reading for tips on what to bring to new York City, what NOT to pack for New York City, and a New York City packing list for every season.

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Filed Under: Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Travel, Travel Gear, United States Tagged With: New York, North America, NYC, Travel, travel clothing, USA

View of New York City. Read tips for visiting New York City for the first time!

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

July 31, 2018 by Karen 54 Comments

Last Updated on January 5, 2019

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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Filed Under: Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Uncategorized, United States Tagged With: New York, NYC, Travel, travel tips, USA

The famous Guggenheim Museums, one of the best museums on the UES

Neighborhood guide to the UES with the best things to do on the Upper East Side

July 30, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on December 4, 2018

Paging Gossip Girl: I’ll be sharing a guide to the Upper East Side written by a fellow native New Yorker and blogger who has been living on the Upper East Side for a while. This guide will cover the best things to do on the Upper East Side, one of Manhattan’s most exclusive areas, with a focus on culture and history.

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Filed Under: Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Travel, United States Tagged With: New York, NYC

Tennis racquet next to US Flag. Read about the US open for tennis and tips for attending the US Open in New York.

The Insider’s Guide to the US Open by a fan attending for 30+ years

July 27, 2018 by Steve 27 Comments

Last Updated on December 4, 2018

This week is a guest post from a reader who happens to be my dad. Steve is a native New Yorker who has been going to the US Open for the past 35 years.  He attends for three days every year.  The most that he has ever spent on one day was $3 for a pretzel (other than tickets). Some days have been totally free. He is proud of  this accomplishment.

This is an update for the 2018 US Open with corrections and other important developments from last year’s blog. Still it contains insider tips to the US Open with advice on how to visit Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on a budget, what to bring to the US Open, what to wear to the US Open, and other travel tips for the US Open 2018. Remember to enjoy the Day.

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Filed Under: Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Travel, United States Tagged With: New York, NYC, Sports, Travel, travel tips, USA

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 2 Comments

Last Updated on December 6, 2018

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 if you only have a layover in New York.

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Filed Under: Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Travel, United States

Long Island City in Queens. This area is one of the best places to stay in New York on a budget. #NYC #travel

Where to stay in New York City: 13 affordable hotels in New York City

July 11, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on January 14, 2019

A lot of you have asked me if I had any recommendations for clean and cheap hotels in New York City. As a New Yorker myself, I’ve struggled with giving out hotel recommendations as well, I don’t stay at a hotel when I’m in New York.  I’ve asked fellow travel bloggers and friends for their picks for affordable hotels in New York City and I’ve provided some insider tips for finding cheap hotels in New York City.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, New York City, New York State, Uncategorized, United States

Woman walking in Astoria, Queens, New York City. Be sure to visit this interesting neighborhood in New York City! #NYC #Queens

Your insider guide to Astoria, Queens with the best things to do in Astoria NY

July 5, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on July 30, 2018

As a New Yorker, I believe that it’s my duty to inform you about Astoria, a neighborhood in New York City. This charming neighborhood encapsulates so much what is New York: a strong immigrant identity, great food, culture, fantastic museums and gentrification…  Keep reading about the best things to do in Astoria NY and why you need to visit this unique Queens neighborhood, which is one of the best neighborhoods in Queens to visit!…

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Travel, United States Tagged With: New York

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

June 14, 2018 by Steve 3 Comments

Last Updated on November 19, 2018

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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Filed Under: Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Travel, United States

Looking for the best brunch in New York City? Your insider guide to the best brunch in lower Manhattan written by New Yorkers.

Best brunch in NYC: Your insider guide to 8 great brunch places in lower Manhattan

June 6, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on November 27, 2018

In New York City, brunch isn’t just a meal — it’s a way of life. Come the weekend, New Yorkers will line up around the block for a chance to eat at the newest brunch place in New York. I’ll be the first to admit that I am the most indecisive person when it comes to brunch.

With so many options in so many neighborhoods, how on earth do you decide where to go? Today, I’ll be sharing a post by Margaret, a fellow New Yorker, about her favorite brunch places in lower Manhattan. 

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Filed Under: Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Travel, United States

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

April 20, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on January 14, 2019

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 New York City for free.  Some of the best views of the New York skyline are actually seen from outside New York City, however don’t worry, there’s a map of the best viewpoints that you can download at the end.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Local Guides, New York City, New York State, North America, Travel Photography, Uncategorized, United States Tagged With: New York

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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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