NYC is expensive and as someone who lives there I know that trying to find ways to save money is paramount. And while I love to live it up in the city like anyone else I want to find the cheapest ways to save money. Broadway is expensive but I always try to find discounted tickets or other deals for Broadway. But don’t worry, I’m here to help … [Read more...]
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The Best Free Things to Do in NYC
Living in New York City, you realize quickly that things are Expensive. However, like many large cities, there are plenty of free or very low cost things to do. I wanted to make this list to help both local and tourists coming to the city to see and experience great things without breaking the bank. So follow along for over 30 of the Best Free … [Read more...]
Free and Low Cost Museums in NYC
New York City is expensive. It is definitely not an understatement and since moving here I have been trying to find better ways to see and do things in the city. One of my favorites is all the free activities to do in the city. Even some of them are museums that are either free or “pay as you wish”. Often though the pay as you wish requires you to … [Read more...]
Must-Do Christmas Activities in New York City
There’s something about Christmas in New York that is just special. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas or are a scrooge, it really is a special time of year in the city. And for anyone who comes to the city, finding the best things to do during the holiday season is a must. Here’s our list of things you should look out for during the holidays … [Read more...]
Shinbashi 72 Review – Upper West – NYC
Shinbashi 72 Restaurant I think one of the most incredible things in Covid is that there are actually new places opening up. In my neighborhood here of the Upper West Side, I’ve seen several restaurants open up during my time here. One of the newest ones is Shinbashi 72, a Japanese restaurant which features Japanese Comfort food. The restaurant … [Read more...]
Review: UWS – Joe’s Steam Rice Roll
I’ll have to say, I had no idea what a rice roll was prior to ordering it from Joe’s Steam Rice Roll on the Upper West Side. It is not the first location of theirs's but it was my first foray into the brand. Steamed Rice Rolls are a Cantonese specialty from Southern China made from a thin rice batter. You have your choice of meat filling and … [Read more...]
Visiting the Rockefeller Tree during Covid
The weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful. It is the holiday season and one of the things most sought after is going to view the tree. But it is also a pandemic and that has made things far more difficult as well. And as many have asked, what has the tree visiting been like during Covid-19? Visiting the Tree The first thing … [Read more...]
How to Get Tickets to Live Tapings in NYC
Did you know you can get tickets to live tapings of TV shows in New York City…for free? One of the best things about being in New York is getting to see live tapings of many of your favorite shows. Some of the best shows on television from late night to talk shows are taped daily in New York City. But after going to some shows, everyone seems to … [Read more...]
Visiting the Holiday Train show at the NY Botanical Gardens
One of the most anticipated Christmas Activities at the NY Botanical Gardens is the annual Holiday Train Show. Model Trains zip around over 175 landmarks from New York City (some still around and some demolished many years ago). Actually it is so interesting to see so many buildings that I never knew even possibly existed before (such as a large … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Guide: Upper West Side, New York City
The Upper West Side, NYC Possibly my favorite neighborhood in the city. And not just because it’s my current local hood. It has a lot of places to go and things to do and yet still feels a bit more lived in than some of the more popular tourist spots. But don’t let all the residential streets fool you, there is still actually quite a lot to … [Read more...]
Best Free or Affordable Romantic Places in NYC
New York City and Romance go hand in hand. But New York can be a very expensive city. But there is so much to do even for free. We scoured the city to find some of the best most romantic places in NYC that won’t break your budget. The Highline While a part situated on an old train track doesn’t sound romantic, the High line is one of … [Read more...]
Gold Leaf Ice Cream – Is it Worth it?
Hey do you want to try gold on your ice cream? My friend asked me as she invited me to the interesting ice cream shop “Matcha and More” in the Chinatown area of New York City. Sure, of course I did. I mean I was a sucker for anything new and different. Matcha N’ More has an incredibly popular and Instagram ready treat with their "24k Gold” … [Read more...]