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The 6 Best Hiking Trails Near NYC
Even though I grew up near the Smoky Mountains, I didn’t really discover how much I love hiking until I moved to the Pacific Northwest. It was probably one of those “you never see the touristy things in your own hometown” situation. When I lived in Seattle, it seemed like I went hiking every other weekend. The trails were gorgeous and unlike anything I’d seen before. Once I sold my car and moved to NYC, I initially put my love of hiking on hold. But after a few years of exploring via public transportation plus the pandemic keeping me closer to home, I realized there are some excellent trails near…
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How to Visit the Manhattan High Line Park: Summer 2021
*UPDATED MAY 2021* Last year I shared a version of this post explaining how to visit the Manhattan High Line in the midst of the pandemic. While the pandemic isn’t over, summer 2021 in NYC is looking so much brighter and better! Vaccines are rolling out and the city is really opening up. So as traveling and exploring are regular parts of our lives again, be on the lookout for tons of summer fun posts coming your way! Ready to kick-start your NYC summer plans? Start here: Your Complete Bryant Park Summer Guide + What to do on Governor’s Island Alright, ready to explore? In this post, I’m covering everything…
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The Best Coffee Shops in NYC Open for Take-Out
*Updated January 2021* One of the best things about living in NYC is the easy access to tons of delicious eateries. Although the city looks a bit different these days, some of my favorite cafes are still open for takeout! I recently shared my roundup of the Best Treats You Can Still Get Delivered in NYC and today I’m focusing on one of my other favorites- COFFEE! As I’m writing this, my list includes 15 coffee shops in NYC that are serving to-go drinks, but hopefully I’ll be able to add even more to this list soon! P.S. I’m not listing opening hours & days as these seem to be…
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The Only NYC Treat Delivery Guide You Need for 2020
If there’s one thing I know about myself its that I love treats! During the past two years, I’ve eaten my way through the best desserts in NYC. And although I can’t go to most of these bakeries and sweet shops anymore, most of them deliver (and yes I’ve been taking advantage of this)! So if you’re craving something sweet, keep reading. I’ve created the ultimate NYC Treat Delivery Guide to help you decide what to order next. NYC Treat Delivery Guide Milk Bar View this post on Instagram A post shared by MILK BAR (@milkbarstore) on May 12, 2020 at 1:01pm PDT This fun bakery founded by James Beard…
