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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
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,…
First Time Guide to New York City 5 Day Itinerary by a native New Yorker
Your perfect itinerary for five days in New York City written by a native New Yorker.
20 Things Nobody Tells You About Visiting New York by a native New Yorker
I’m a proud New Yorker who was born and raised in New York City. When someone asks me what they should know when visiting New York for the first time, I don’t always know where to start as there’s so many things to do in New York. I’ve decided to take a different approach here…
Insider Tips for NYC on a Budget by a New Yorker
I was born and raised in NYC. This post is for anyone who wants to visit New York on a budget ($10 or less) and would like to benefit from insider tips from a real New Yorker. Some things mentioned here are meant to be crowd-pleasers, but I want to show you the undiscovered New…
A New Yorker’s guide to the best free views of New York City’s skyline
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…
How to ride the NYC subway: Essential subway tips by a New Yorker
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…
Your insider guide to Astoria, Queens with the best things to do in Astoria NY
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…Â Keep reading about the best things to do in Astoria NY and why…
The Insider’s Guide to the US Open by a fan attending for 30+ years
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…
Neighborhood guide to the UES with the best things to do on the Upper East Side
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…