It’s been almost 11 months since I moved to London, and I don’t, for a single second, regret my decision to leave New York City. After so many years in the big apple, I needed a change. London, being a world city, draws a lot of parallels to New York from a food perspective- great … Continue reading 10 NYC Eats I Miss, Living in Europe
In 2012, I moved to New York City after finishing classes for a Master’s program in Indiana. Growing up in Pittsburgh, I’d been to New York City once before, but had never really considered living in the city full time. While still in school, I envisioned moving to Chicago or Austin for a few years- … Continue reading Photo Diary: Life in NYC
In case you missed my announcement last week, I’m moving to London at the end of the year! While I’ve always described my relationship with New York as love-hate, I’m going to be pretty sad when I leave at the end of December. I feel fortunate my final weeks in New York happen in the … Continue reading NYC Goodbye Tour
I’ll always maintain fall is the best season to visit New York City (fewer crowds, cooler temps, gorgeous scenery), but can’t help but admit the city feels pretty magical during the holiday season. The truth is: No city does the holidays better than New York. 10 Reasons to Visit NYC During the Holidays Visit Rockefeller … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Visit NYC During the Holidays
NEW SERIES UPDATE: Starting a new series where I share one of my favorite places in New York City each month. Over the next few months, I’m going to put together guides for my favorite neighborhoods, and tips for what to see on weekend visits during each season in the city. Until then though, I’ll be … Continue reading NYC Loves: City Parks in the Fall
NEW SERIES UPDATE: Starting a new series where I share one of my favorite places in New York City each month. Over the next few months, I’m going to put together guides for my favorite neighborhoods, and tips for what to see on weekend visits during each season in the city. Until then though, I’ll be … Continue reading The Best Cafes in Harlem, NYC
“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature has been saving up all year for the grand finale.” -Lauren DeStefano Fall, like any other season, just seems better in New York City. I won’t pretend fall isn’t my favorite season (pumpkins, sweater weather, bonfires, … Continue reading The Ultimate Autumn To-Do List, NYC Edition
There’s no shortage of great art museums in New York City, from the Met to MoMA to Cooper Hewitt, and the galleries in Chelsea, there are dozens of great collections to appreciate. If you’re looking for something different though, Storm King Art Center is an open-air sculpture collection an hour north of the city in the Hudson … Continue reading NYC Day Trip: Storm King
A grassy oasis once home to the U.S. Army and Coast Guard, Governors Island is full of open fields and traffic-free bike paths. Closed to the public for most of its history, the island has undergone a major transformation over the past few years. A short ferry ride from Manhattan or Brooklyn, it’s a fantastic place to … Continue reading NYC Day Trip: Governors Island
With a lot of travel planned for this fall, I decided to have a low-key summer in the city, opting to treat holiday weekends for Memorial Day and Fourth of July as staycations. Over the Fourth of July weekend, I checked something off my NYC to-do list that’s been on there for quite a while- a day … Continue reading NYC Day Trip: Dia:Beacon
