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A food guide to Arthur Avenue: New York’s real Little Italy in the Bronx

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It’s funny how long it can take to visit places that are right on your doorstep. My dad and I ventured to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx recently. This charming slice of Italy is one of the last bastions of true Italian culture in New York at its finest (far better than Little Italy in Manhattan!) and one of the only places where I’d argue that you’d hear Italian spoken on the streets of New York City.

We spent a day going shop-to-shop chatting with the owners and collecting ingredient-by-ingredient for the best pasta that I’ve had on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. I hope this guide to this Little Italy in the Bronx inspires you to visit. I include practical information to visit Arthur Avenue without a food tour, where to buy the best Italian ingredients along Arthur Avenue, and most importantly where to eat in Arthur Avenue. I’ve formatted this as a DIY food tour of Arthur Avenue. Buon Appetito!

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

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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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New York in Miniature: Why you must see the Panorama of New York City

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Ever since I was a child, the Panorama of New York City has been one of my favorite spots of New York. This accurate scaled-down miniature version of New York City housed in the Queens Museum of Art is one of my favorite secret spots to bring visitors to. Keep reading for more information about this amazing version of New York in miniature!

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

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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 insider guide to New York City in winter by a New Yorker

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It is no secret that New York City is one of the greatest winter destinations in the world. Every winter this immense city has a certain way to turn itself into a real life winter wonderland. With the magic of the upcoming holidays in the air, there is no better time to visit the Big Apple.

This ultimate guide to winter in New York City will go into details on how to spend winter in New York and all the best things to do in New York in winter. Fortunately for you, despite the below freezing temperatures, New York is filled with some amazing winter activities. 

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Insider Tips for NYC on a Budget by a New Yorker

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I’m born and raised in NYC. This post is for anyone who wants to visit New York on a budget ($10 or less) with insider tips by a  native New Yorker. Some things on here are meant to be crowd-pleasers, but this is meant to show you off the beaten path New York.

I’ll cover getting to NYC on a budget, public transit in NYC, where to stay in NYC on a budget, and CHEAP things to do in NYC.  Find out the best things to do in New York City on a budget like a local. 

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

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

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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 post will be about my experience living and traveling in the United States without a car and I hope that inspires you to travel in America in a more sustainable way!

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

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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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