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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

The Best Queens One Day Itinerary for First Time Visitors

We enjoyed spending one day in Queens, the vibrant borough of New York City. Along with Brooklyn, this is one area that is seldom visited by tourists. This is a huge pity because Queens is famous for its ethnic enclaves of Indians, Colombians, Mexicans, Chinese, and more! 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

8 Awesome Places to Eat in Brooklyn for First Timers!

Brooklyn is one of the boroughs of New York City, and there are plenty of great food to eat here! While looking through our Brooklyn food photos, I was almost salivating as I thought about all the good food we ate. We had the best pizzas in Brooklyn, indulged in the most satisfying smoked pork, ate delicious lobster rolls, discovered a famous Ramen restaurant from Japan, and had brunch at two quaint cafes. Brooklyn is definitely able to satisfy every foodie! This is a list of our 8 favourite places to eat in Brooklyn, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more

9 Best Things to Do in Brooklyn for First Timers!

Brooklyn is one of the boroughs of New York City, and there are plenty of fun things to do here. One of our fondest memories of New York was chilling in Brooklyn Bridge Park while admiring the gorgeous Manhattan skyline across the river. We also enjoyed strolling across the Brooklyn Bridge, indulging in delicious food at an open-air food market, and eating some of the best pizzas in New York. And we had the special experience of seeing one of the most spectacular display of Christmas lights we had ever seen in our lives. Below is a list of our favourite things to do in Brooklyn, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more

The Ultimate Walking Guide for Jackson Heights in Queens (New York)!

Jackson Heights is a neighbourhood in Queens (New York). It is arguably one of the most diversified places in the world! Over here, we saw ethnic enclaves of Indians, Latin Americans, Filipinos, and more. And of course we also tried plenty of different cuisines, such as Korean food, Mexican tacos, Indian restaurants, etc.

Before our trip, we were quite unsure about how to explore Jackson Heights. After some research, we managed to come up with a route that allowed us to fully experience the diverse nature of this vibrant enclave. We have outlined our route below, enjoy! 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

12 Best Places to Eat in Manhattan, New York City

We found lots of awesome places to eat in Manhattan, arguably the most vibrant borough of New York City. I am salivating just thinking about all the delicious food we ate! We visited over 50 food joints in Manhattan alone, and below is a list of our top twelve eateries, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more

Clinton Street Baking Company & Restaurant New York – Best Blueberry Pancakes in the World

It was a cold Sunday morning in New York City and we were waiting outside Clinton Street Baking Company & Restaurant for our turn to enter the restaurant. Even though we had arrived shortly after the opening time, we still had to wait for about 30 minutes because the restaurant was already fully packed by the time we reached. However, we had heard that this restaurant serves fantastic blueberry pancakes and we were willing to wait in the cold for those famous pancakes! Read more

10 Awesome Places to Eat in Queens, New York City!

Other than being a great cultural district with lots of fun things to do, Queens also offers an amazing variety of delicious food to eat! We found many different cuisines in the various ethnic enclaves here. From Western to Chinese to Indian to Tibetan, there’s bound to be something that will satisfy your taste buds. Below is a list of ten awesome places to eat in Queens, categorized by the respective neighbourhoods of Long Island City, Astoria, Jackson Heights, and Flushing. Read more

9 Awesome Things to do in Queens (New York City)!

Queens boasts one of the most diverse demographics in the world. Over here, we saw ethnic enclaves of Indians, Chinese, Latin Americans, and more!

With such a diverse population, it is no surprise that Queens has an amazing food scene. Whatever your preference, there is bound to be something that will satisfy your taste buds. Visitors can expect to indulge in exotic Indian chaat, authentic Chinese “Ma La Xiang Guo”, Tibetan dumplings, Mediterranean Greek fare, and much more. Read more