Governors Island is the ideal city getaway for a day. Of course, there is also an abundance of food options, where you can taste different cuisines at a sit-down spot or grab a picnic-style meal. Here are our favorite restaurants on Governors Island. During the summer, catching the ferry and spending the day in the […]
Author: Camila Wanderley
Best Ice Cream in NYC: The Inside Scoop
Ice cream has been warming the hearts of New Yorkers for a long time. There are countless venues around the city with their own particular flavors, blends, and techniques to make their products as velvety and tasty as possible. Here, we present the best ice cream in NYC. Ice cream is timeless. You can have […]
Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in NYC
New York is the city where you can please any dietary restrictions in the world. For celiacs and those who just feel like cutting gluten out of their lives, many restaurants and bakeries embrace the gluten-free diet. Here you can find some of the best gluten-free restaurants in NYC, serving unique and delicious foods that […]
The Best Donuts in NYC: From the Classics to the Modern
Donuts have been around since the 1600s and have seen the evolution of New York since its very beginning. From cops in their cars to the elevated cronut, donuts are an essential part of NYC food culture until (and perhaps especially) today. So with this in mind, we wanted to share our top picks for […]
New York Solo: The Best Things to Do and Places to Eat Alone
We all know that solo traveling can be the best way to discover ourselves. Although sometimes it can feel a bit lonely, we always find exciting activities and interesting, like-minded people. In New York, you certainly never run out of things to do. The city is packed with shops, restaurants, museums, and culture – a […]
Best Souvenirs From New York: Foodie Finds, Gift Shop Treasures, and More
By the end of your New York vacation, we are pretty sure you want to take something home to your friends and family. The city has many iconic souvenirs, like those I heart New York t-shirts and hoodies, baseball hats, snow globs, and keychains. However, sometimes we want to surprise those back home with something […]
Best Food Trucks in NYC: Our Favorite Bites on the Go
With its sidewalks filled with hungry people, spacious streets, and plenty of parks and street-food events, New York City is the perfect place for a food truck to thrive. Here both locals and tourists are always on the lookout for new, affordable, and delicious food, so knowing how to prepare tasty meals quickly is a […]
Best Bagels in NYC: 11 Places Worth the Wait
There is no better symbol of a New York City breakfast than a bagel with coffee. Sure, pancakes and egg sandwiches and fun and tasty, but there is something about a thick and dense bun with a hole in the middle that attracts people from all backgrounds and classes. There are all diferente types of […]
The 13 Best Views in NYC (and Where to Find Them)
This post was originally published on June 26, 2022, and updated with new text and a photo on September 8, 2022. We usually see New York from the ground, with gigantic buildings surrounding us. From below, it is almost impossible to know the magnitude of the city’s skyline and architectural wonders. That’s why New York […]
Best Luggage Storage in NYC: Where to Safely Leave Your Bags
Looking for luggage storage in NYC? We’ve been there – exploring New York requires a lot of walking around. Sometimes, you arrive at the city before your hotel check-in or need to check out way before your departure time. Other times, you just happen to have some luggage and need a place to leave it […]