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…
Most people do not even dream that New York has beaches - but Coney Island in Brooklyn and Hamptons in Long Island, NY, are there to prove that there is life beyond Manhattan hahaha. However, anyone who knows a little about the beaches here knows…
American movies with Gospel and choirs inspire a lot of people to try the experience here in New York. Here on the blog, you will find a post about The Brooklyn Tabernacle, one of the most famous churches in the city, which is in Brooklyn. However, Harlem…
Today's post was written by Amanda Almeida! Amanda is a friend and a reader that share NYC tips on the Instagram profile @livingthetrip. Amanda and her husband were at the UN headquarters and did the guided tour. As there are always readers asking about this,…
Among the questions I get most from readers, there are some that are quite recurrent. One of the things that most scares people coming to New York is accommodation. It is not uncommon for people to talk to me about how frightened they are about…
Uniqlo is a reference when we talk about how to dress for winter in New York. The Japanese brand is the leader when it comes to thermal underwear. And believe me, these items make a lot of difference in your outfit to deal with the freezing…
I always say that New York is the city of diversity - including culinary! I always talk about the variety of restaurants in the city, which includes options for all pockets and tastes. Here on the blog, I have written posts about healthy and vegan…
Last year, I wrote here on the blog about Bronx's Little Italy - which is New York's real Little Italy. That's it! Manhattan's Little Italy is no longer a local neighborhood with such authentic establishments. If you are looking for an experience in a real…
Lost in the middle of the neons signs in Times Square there is a small place that spoils everything around you. It is one of the best secrets of the heart of the island. Little. No spotlight. And I found out about it when I…
Sometimes I wonder how technology has dramatically improved the way we plan and how we enjoy our travels. Of course that everybody had fun years ago, when the internet didn't exist and the resources we had were limited to paper maps, magazines, and travel guides.…
When the winter is saying goodbye and temperatures begin to rise, the season that I love starts: the picnic season! Here in New York, this practice is very, very common and I confess I love it! Few simple things in life are as great as sitting…
New York is not the kind of city where it's easy to get drunk! That's because drinking here - whether in bars or restaurants - is, for the most part, very expensive. Wine glasses cost an average of $15 - and I will not even…