We spent two days exploring the food scene of Boston, a coastal city renowned for its fresh and delicious seafood. Other than seafood restaurants, there are many other great food joints here too. These are 12 awesome places to eat in Boston for first time visitors! Read more →

Philadelphia (also known as Philly) is well-known for its rich history, culture, art scene, scenic public parks, vibrant neighbourhoods, and world-class museums. There were so many fun things to do in Philly! We also had a good time indulging in the delicious Philly food, and our favourite was definitely the famous Philly cheesesteaks. And of course, being a Rocky fan I had to take a picture with the legendary Rocky Statue. This is our two-day itinerary for Philly, where we share our favourite attractions and food. Read more →

Reading Terminal Market is a popular indoor public market in Philadelphia where locals visit to buy a variety of local produce, meat, seafood, baked goods and housewares. There are lots of great eateries here too, and we enjoyed checking out the delicious food. These are five awesome places to eat at Reading Terminal Market, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more →

It was early in the morning and we were on our Lyft ride to Pat’s King of Steaks, one of the most famous cheesesteak joints in Philadelphia. We had skipped our hotel breakfast just so that we could check out the popular cheesesteak here. Read more →

Other than being an interesting city with lots of things to see and do, Philly also has lots of great food. It is best known for its delicious cheesesteak, a popular delicacy for both tourists and locals alike. Other well-known foods include the Soft Pretzel, Donuts, Fried chicken, Pizzas, and more. We spent two days in the City of Brotherly Love and checked out lots of eateries. These are our 9 favourite places to eat in Philly! Read more →

Even though New York City is our favourite U.S. city, we found lots of fun things to do in Philadelphia too! Philly is well-known for its rich history and culture, with lots of national historical landmarks and world-class art museums. We also had a good time indulging in the delicious food here, especially the famous Philly cheesesteaks. And of course, I had to pose with the iconic Rocky Statue! This is a list of 15 things to do in Philly, which will be useful for first-time visitors. Read more →

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 →

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 →

One of our favourite places to eat in New York is Chelsea Market! This large indoor food market is located in the Chelsea neighbourhood. We had fun exploring the amazing variety of food here. Below are five of our favourite places to eat in Chelsea Market, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more →

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 →

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 →

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 →

We found plenty of good food in Midtown Manhattan, the iconic neighbourhood of New York City with many famous buildings and attractions. Below is a list of places to eat in Midtown, arranged in alphabetical order. Read more →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

We came across many tantalizing dessert shops in Manhattan NYC. These served as good pit stops for us to recharge with sweet treats before continuing our exploration of Manhattan. These are seven awesome dessert places we love!
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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 →

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 →

For our honeymoon, Raevian and I flew the Singapore Airlines Suites Class to New York City. This elite seat class has captured people’s imagination for quite a few years now, and we were glad to finally experience it for ourselves. Read more →

During our trip to New York City, we visited Central Park NYC, a large urban park in Manhattan. In this article I will list down ten best things to do in Central Park, arguably the most famous urban park in the world. Read more →

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 →

It was late at night and we were rushing to Taiyaki NYC, a Japanese ice cream shop in Manhattan, New York City. We arrived at 9.45pm and were really happy to see that it had not closed yet! Read more →

We love eating sweet stuff, so we were happy to discover Dominique Ansel Bakery, a renowned pastry shop in Manhattan, New York City. Read more →