It's been a while since I wrote a post suggesting a basic itinerary to explore the Columbia University area - if you didn't check it out, just click here to read. I really like that area and it's a no-brainer tip for anyone who wants…
Two and a half years living in New York and I had never visited the campus of Columbia University. But, in the last days that my mother was here in New York, with several places visited, I thought, we can take a walk by that side. I…
Italian cuisine is among my favorites. For me, any day is a pasta day (or a pizza day). In New York, there are plenty of options - but unfortunately, a lot of people (mostly tourists) only have two references in this category: Olive Garden and…
I had been at Friedmans, but it was only after I was there for the third time that I finally convinced myself that I should recommend the place for you guys. After all, when a restaurant deserves a second and a third visit in New…
There would be no better way to celebrate the end of winter - and the of the snow, the freezing cold and the heavy jackets season (sorry people, me and 95% of people I know are already tired of the long winter) - with the…
Every time I talk about Harlem - or see someone mentioning the neighborhood - I read at least one comment like, "But is not dangerous?". This kind of myth about some parts of the neighborhood increases bad fame and makes you miss a chance to…
I think I've talked a million times about my love for Italian food. How not to love a good pasta? Whenever someone recommends Carmines or Olive Garden as Italian restaurants to visit in New York, I get sad and, I confess, I think they are…
As I've said on another occasion, it's not easy to cover every subject in New York ... after all, writing a blog is much more than just describing information. The idea here is to share experiences. And if I have not had such an experience,…
I know 2016 was not a very nice year for the world. There have been so many bad things, things that have made us discredit the future, the world and people. Like so many of you, I hope 2017 will be a better year. It can…
Anyone who comes to New York - or to the United States in general - always ends up enjoying the trip to do some shopping. Among those who want to do that, there are those who want to visit the outlets. Although they are quite popular…
If you are a frequently traveler, you've probably heard about Airbnb. Airbnb is a community online service for people to advertise, discover and booking accommodation - which can range from bedrooms or apartments or houses. For clarity: pretend that I am going to Brazil to spend two…
I said this aother day at the blog Facebook group - click here to participate - I dont know everything about New York City. I learn every day - with readers, with other websites, reading newspapers. And it was reading a newspaper last week that I saw…