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Takeaways from the 2020 New York Times Travel Show
The New York Times Travel Show just wrapped up and I’m ready to talk about it! This is the second time I’ve attended the New York Times Travel Show and both years I’ve enjoyed the conversations that it sparks. If you don’t know, this is the “largest trade and consumer travel show in North America.” Each year, thousands of people from all different parts of the travel community gather in NYC‘s Javits Convention Center for a weekend of discovery, conversation, and inspiration. The convention includes a floor with international booths, cooking demonstrations, and cultural performances. But my favorite parts are the travel seminars held downstairs. These seminars feature travel writers…
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How to Tour a Chocolate Farm in Costa Rica
It’s already been a few months since my Costa Rica trip and when I think back on it, two major things stick out in my mind: COFFEE & CHOCOLATE! My trip to Costa Rica was short but I filled it with all the best things: waterfall hikes, coffee tastings, and a chocolate tour. If you are planning a trip to La Fortuna, Costa Rica, you should absolutely check out this chocolate tour! I’ll go into all the details below, but it pretty much boils down to this: I learned how cocoa beans grow, got to make my own chocolate truffles, and saw a wild sloth all in an afternoon! Before…
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18 Actually Fun Things to do in NYC in Winter
Winter in NYC is magical (ok, and also really cold). January and February might not have the same charm that the Christmas season does. But there are still plenty of fun things to do in NYC in winter time! If you are thinking about visiting NYC in the winter, here are a few things you should know right away: Winter weather in NYC stretches from November-April. It won’t be bitter cold during that entire time, but you also shouldn’t be surprised if you experience a snowstorm during any of those months. (My friends visited me during their spring break a few years ago and we had a ton of snow…
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Self-Guided Midtown Manhattan Walking Tour
Welcome to Midtown Manhattan! I get it, some seasoned New Yorkers don’t love this area. It is congested and feels touristy. But you can’t deny that it screams NYC. Before moving here, Times Square and the Theater District was New York to me. And honestly, I still love this area. Every time I visit, I get a little buzz in my soul. People from all over the world travel to New York City to see the bright lights and skyscrapers of Midtown. It really is a crossroads of the world and has been for hundreds of years. I’m kind of obsessed with walking tours. Every time I plan a trip,…
