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The Essential NYC Coffee Shop Chains (that aren’t Starbucks or Dunkin’)
Don’t get me wrong, I am a Starbucks girl. But especially after living in Seattle, I have stepped-up my coffee game. Being surrounded by so many coffee shops, roasteries, and knowledgable-baristas really opened my eyes to the world outside the ‘bucks. After moving to New York City, I started looking for the best coffee shops. I wanted to find the best spots to study, work, read, etc. (You know, all the classic coffee shop activities). And I was successful! While NYC can’t compete with Seattle’s coffee culture, there are still some great spots in the city. Surprisingly, many of the best coffee shops in New York are actually chains. But no, I’m not talking Starbucks or Dunkin- style…
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15 FREE Things To Do This Summer In NYC
*UPDATED MAY 2023* Budget Travelers this one is for you! Ok let’s be real, I am ALWAYS going to be a budget traveler. I just love exploring too much. I stretch my travel dollars as far as possible so I can see more places and eat more things. If you can relate, keep reading! If you haven’t already been, New York City is probably somewhere on your bucket list. Everyone needs to see this city at least once, right? If NYC is part of your summer travel plans and you are anything like me (AKA- traveling on a budget, baby) you are in luck! Today I am giving you a list of…
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30 Famous New York Desserts You Need in Your Life
If you are like me, your Instagram feed is full of food pics. I follow so many foodie accounts, which might explain why I am always hungry. With so many picture-perfect desserts it can be hard to keep up. Well if you are looking for some insta-famous desserts in New York City you have come to the right place. I complied a list of 30 famous (or soon to be) New York desserts that you need in your life. Maybe just skip the subway and walk a bit so you don’t feel too bad about all the sugar coming your way. Check out my other NYC posts for some additional inspo:…
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Central Park Walking Tour
Welcome to the most visited park in the United States. You are about to be one of the 40 million people who will visit this year. Parts of the 843 acres first opened to the public in 1858. Just take a moment to appreciate that this huge public park was built before the Civil War. That piece of trivia kind of blew my mind. Frederick Law Olmsted designed this expansive park that is now designated as a National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Over its history, Central Park fell into some disrepair. In the 1980s the Central Park Conservancy was established to maintain this vital area. For…
