You’ve booked your flight to New York City and you probably have an idea of what you’d like to see, eat and do. To make your trip a little smoother, here are 25 top tips for visiting New York City for the first time (especially if you want to save a little bit of money).
After a long day’s sight-seeing in New York, you will need to relax. Your feet will need a rest, your dry throat will need refreshing and your neck will need a break from the constant upwards gazing. If you are over 21, and carrying photo ID, the best way to chill out is to grab… Continue reading My Favourite Bars in New York, USA
The best thing about New York, is the walking (stick with me here). Walking from sight to sight, you pound out mile after mile and this means, you can indulge in sweet treats relatively guilt free. (If you don’t have a sweet tooth, check out The Best Savoury Eats in New York). Where should you… Continue reading Sweet Treats you Must Try in New York, USA
New York is a haven for foodies. In this post I am going to share some of my favourite spots for savoury goodies. Some of these are so good for tingling your umami taste buds, they have named themselves after them! If you have a sweet tooth, check out Sweet Treats you Must Try in New… Continue reading The Best Savoury Eats in New York, USA
Join us as we explored the city that never sleeps, basing ourself in Times Square. The Pitch After working the summer of 2007 as an ice-cream girl at Hamleys toy shop, I needed a holiday. Karl and I had a week booked off but hadn’t decided where we should go. We sat on my bed on… Continue reading An Apple A Day – New York, New Travel Buddy and New Horizons
Two years running, my parents were generous enough to let me go to New York with my Performing Arts course. It was my birthday and Christmas present for both years, a great deal I reckon. I appear to have lost most of my photos from these two years and so my memories have now merged… Continue reading New York, New York – So Good We Went There Twice
In 2001, events in New York City shocked the world. Arriving home from school, it took me a strangely long time for it to sink in. I couldn’t believe the pictures I was seeing on the TV were not just film scenes. My Step-Dad Jonathan’s best friend Colin was living and working in New York… Continue reading New York, New York – The First Bite
New Orleans is a culinary wonder. Influences have poured in from France, the Caribbean, the British and more recently, the Vietnamese. It has led to a city that is rightly known for its unique flavours. Creole meets Cajun, meets American, meets European. It’s quite the melting pot. So what better way to get under the… Continue reading 8 Foods You Must Try in New Orleans – A Sidewalk Food Tour Review
It’s the way airline industry is going; a fracturing of the traditional economy product becomes the norm. Instead of its traditional three cabin model (Economy, Premium Economy and Upper Class) Virgin Atlantic will be breaking Economy down into three different fare groupings, each with its own benefits and rules. So let me introduce Virgin Atlantic’s… Continue reading Virgin Atlantic – 3 New Ways to Fly, Virgin Atlantic’s New Economy
Pesto is my favourite food. No, really. Green, red, artichoke, smother it on pasta, chicken or a mozzarella sandwich and I will be yours forever. Punchy flavours and fond memories, it is my comfort food. That is why, when offered the chance to Instagram a pesto event in London, I was there in a heartbeat.… Continue reading So, I Accidentally Entered the World Pesto Championship 2024 – Round One
Secret Food Tours run awesome foodie adventures around the world. We loved our Secret Food Tour in Venice Beach, Los Angeles so much. We were really excited to join them once again on our trip to Boston. Now, bear in mind that as this is a review it will contain spoilers. However, not every Secret… Continue reading Seafood Stew & Sicilian Treats – A Boston Secret Food Tour Review
Budapest is one of Europe’s most enigmatic cities. It has glorious architecture, a fascinating history which has seen it rule an empire and been ruled by others, and a tourism scene which runs the whole gamut of class. If you are planning a visit to Budapest, for a long weekend then you should check out… Continue reading Enjoy the Perfect 3 Day Budapest Itinerary with a 72 Hour Budapest Card
