The best way to travel is by foot. On-the-ground guides and photographs of a New York native.
After many weeks of unbearably hot NYC weather in September complete with grime, sweat, and too-cool subways, it's finally fall and boy does it feel like it. I've stocked up on pumpkin-flavored goodies from Trader Joe's and have broken into my stash of cool-weather clothes that have been sitting for months in their plastic storage … Continue reading Lens on September 2018
I am a proud New Yorker, having lived here on and off (mostly on) since 2012. Ever since I was in high school, I wanted to live in Manhattan, and made countless trips on the Metro North to explore and get to know the city. I've lived in 4 neighborhoods, 2 boroughs, and am solidly … Continue reading Unique New York: My NY in 25
Zona Colonial - Santo Domingo's historic district, is a World Heritage site of UNESCO, and a place that will forever hold a piece of my heart. If you're spending one day in Santo Domingo or if it's your first time in Zona, for those who like to browse shops and eat, this is your list! … Continue reading The Perfect Day in Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial
This is one post I've been sitting on for two years - I went to London in Spring 2016 and stayed with a very good friend of mine who planned a really lovely week for me. When she is in New York, we like to go to museums, Broadway plays, and get tea, so we … Continue reading A Week in London
On Saturday, July 14, NYC Parks GreenThumb hosted the first ever Open Garden Day NYC! Over 70 community gardens across the five boroughs were all open at the same time, in celebration of GreenThumb’s 40th Anniversary. Gardens were either hosting a workshop, having a concert, or just being open for gardeners to give a tour … Continue reading Unique New York: Open Garden Day NYC (Harlem style)
For the past few summers, my family has spent a few days in upstate New York, basking in nature and exploring the local towns - usually in the Catskills. It's always a highly anticipated trip for me, as it is a chance to get out of the city and really relax. My travel style is … Continue reading Photoblog: A Long Weekend in the Adirondacks
I had the lucky opportunity to have a tour of the Five Borough Green Roof, which is on the ... you guessed it... roof... of the NYC Parks Five Borough Administrative Building on Randall's Island. Getting there was a bit of a trek as I had to take the M35 bus from 125th Street and … Continue reading Unique New York: Five Borough Green Roof
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