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How to Get Discount Broadway Tickets: 4 Tricks I’ve Used to Score Cheap Tickets
Do you like deals? Do you like live theater? Then you’ve come to the right place! Trust me, I get it. Broadway shows are expensive. But if you are a theater-lover like me, you don’t want the ticket price to get in your way of seeing a show. I’ve been traveling to NYC since I was thirteen and now (as of a year ago) I live in the City That Never Sleeps. I’ve seen dozens of Broadway shows. And no, the magic doesn’t die when you move to the city. I’ve seen at least 6 Broadway shows in the past year. Some of my all time favorites include The Lion…
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Moving Mondays: One Year in New York City
It’s been a while since I’ve shared a Moving Mondays post. Today, I’m returning to this series to celebrate my “one year in New York City” anniversary. If you’ve been following along, you’ll know that I made a few cross country moves during the past year and a half. In July 2017, I moved from my Tennesse hometown to Seattle, Washington. About 8 months later, I moved to New York City. In so many ways I can’t believe I’ve been in New York for a year. But it also feels like I’ve been here so much longer than that. If you are thinking about moving (to NYC or anywhere else)…
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Self-Guided Upper West Side Walking Tour
Welcome to the Upper West Side (UWS) in the NYC borough of Manhattan. This neighborhood sits between Central Park and Riverside Park and stretches from 59th to 110th Street. It is filled with culture, history, and (like most of Manhattan) money. The UWS is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the city. The average UWS 1-bedroom rents for almost $4,000. Many visitors recognize the UWS from TV shows and movies. You’ve Got Mail, Seinfeld, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel were all filmed here. The brownstone-lined streets, towering Central Park West residences and historic restaurants make this an iconic neighborhood. Since the UWS is such a large neighborhood, it can be hard to fit…
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How to Prepare for New Years Eve in Times Square
Updated November 2019 I spent New Years Eve 2015 with 1 million of my closest friends. Ok, I actually did spend New Years Eve with my closest friends. We just happened to also be surrounded by 1 million strangers. Yes, to ring in 2015, I joined the crowds in Times Square and saw the ball drop in person. It was a surreal and once-in-a-lifetime experience. But it was also mentally and physically exhausting. So, I want to share my tips and tricks with you. If you are thinking about spending New Years Eve in Times Square, read on. This guide is filled with everything I learned about preparing and surviving New Years Eve…
