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The Ultimate 14D USA East Coast Itinerary for First Timers!

This is our ultimate 14 Day USA East Coast Itinerary for first time tourists! It will be helpful for first timers who want to explore the East Coast in around two weeks. For the unfamiliar, the “East Coast” refers to the eastern USA states that borders the North Atlantic Ocean. Read more

The Ultimate New York City Travel Guide for First Timers

This is our New York City Travel Guide for first time tourists! I fell in love with the Big Apple after my first visit because I found it to be an exciting city bustling with irrepressible energy. The city simply has a captivating allure that is hard to put in words. Read more

12 Best Places to Eat in New York for First Timers!

New York has an amazing food scene! There were so many good places to eat in the city that we were literally spoilt for choice. During our two holidays here, we ate at almost 60 restaurants and cafes (yes we are gluttons) and we have listed our 12 favourite eateries. Read more

12 Awesome Things to Do in New York City for First Timers!

New York City is a vibrant city with plenty of things to do and places to see. We fell in love with the “Big Apple” after our first visit and it is now our favourite city in the world! We had a fabulous time checking out the tourist attractions, cultural experiences, and culinary pleasures. Read more

Where to Stay in New York City for First Time Visitors – A Complete Guide To The Best Areas and Hotels

This is a list of six best places to stay in New York City for tourists visiting the first time! They are: Midtown Manhattan, Downtown Manhattan, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Brooklyn, and Queens. The most popular (and also most expensive) area to stay is Midtown Manhattan, which is home to many iconic tourist attractions such as Times Square, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Centre, and more. Read more

The Ultimate Seven-Day New York Itinerary!

Raevian and I took a few months to plan our New York itinerary, spending many weekends researching the best attractions. We were quite overwhelmed by the amount of information, but our effort was worth it because we really enjoyed our New York holiday. In fact, New York is now our favourite city in the world! The “Big Apple” has plenty of character and culture, and exudes a captivating vibe which we simply love. Below is our suggested seven-day itinerary, which should help with the planning of your own itinerary. Read more

Six Best Places to Shop in New York City

One of the reasons why Raevian love New York is because there are so many great places to shop here. Therefore, I was resigned to the fate of accompanying her on her numerous shopping sprees in the Big Apple. Below is a list of Raevian’s six favourite places to shop in New York! Read more

10 Fun Things to Do in Downtown Manhattan (New York)

Other than visiting Wall Street, we found out that there are many other things to do in Downtown Manhattan. There are many interesting neighbourhoods here, each with their own unique characteristics. The area is home to SoHo as well, one of the most popular shopping districts in New York. Below is a list of our 10 favourite things to do in Downtown Manhattan! Read more

10 Fun Things to Do in Midtown Manhattan (New York City)

Midtown Manhattan is probably the image that first comes to mind when people think of New York City. This is because it is home to numerous iconic New York attractions such as the vibrant Times Square, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and many more! We were happy that we finally got the chance to see these famous attractions. However, than the usual tourist spots, there are various other things to do here too. This is a list of our ten favourite things to do in Midtown Manhattan. Read more

13 Great Places to Eat in Downtown Manhattan!

Manhattan Downtown is famous for its financial district and other iconic landmarks. While touring this area, we came across many great places to eat! Below is a list of our 13 favourite food joints in Downtown Manhattan, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more

12 Awesome Things to Do in Manhattan, New York City!

Manhattan is one of the five boroughs of New York City. Walking along the streets, I can understand why so many people fall in love with New York City. Manhattan is an exciting district that serves as a global center of entertainment, fashion, media, finance, art, theater and music. The classic brownstone architecture, modern skyscrapers, and numerous city attractions in Manhattan intermingle neatly in a systematic grid system, exuding an irrepressible charm that is both exciting and alluring. This is a list of fun things to do in Manhattan (arranged in alphabetical order), based on our personal experience! Read more

11 Most Beautiful Buildings in Manhattan NY that You Have to See

Walking around Manhattan NYC, Raevian and I were fascinated by the beautiful buildings. Many of them were built during the late 19th century. This period was later termed by Mark Twain as the “Gilded Age”. This is because it was an era where social problems were masked by a thin layer of “gold gilding” – a metaphor for the period’s excesses and degenerate morals.

Therefore, we saw many stately and majestic buildings, several which were leaning towards being opulent. This is a list of 11 famous buildings in Manhattan NYC, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more

9 Awesome Museums in Manhattan (New York City)!

Manhattan (New York City) is well known for having many world-class museums. During our trip, we enjoyed touring several of these museums. Many of them offer free entry or “pay-what-you-wish” options, so make sure you check their respective websites for details before visiting. Below is a list of our favourites museums in Manhattan, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more

The “High Line” in New York City – Worth a Visit!

The High Line NYC is a linear urban park in Manhattan, New York City. It is built on an abandoned elevated railroad track and runs for about 2.3km. This famous park is considered to be an iconic example of urban landscape architecture. As we walked along the line, we saw many hardy plants and also enjoyed scenic views of the city and Hudson River. Read more