Looking for the best cheap hotels in NYC? You’ve come to the right place! After more than a dozen visits to The Big Apple, I’m thrilled to share personal reviews for seven properties in Manhattan that offer the best value in the three- to five-star range. Some include breakfast with your stay, while others have…
The perfect 4-day New York itinerary
You did it — you decided to take on the concrete jungle that is Manhattan — perhaps for the first time. Whether you’re heading there for a long weekend or a midweek getaway, you want to go armed with some kind of plan so you don’t find yourself wandering aimlessly in a city where efficiency…
Top 7 things to do in New York City in the rain
(I updated this New York City in the rain post on Dec. 13, 2024) New York City in the rain. It happens. And yet, even in the rain, NYC’s electricity never dwindles. I’ve walked dozens of blocks in torrential downpours with a smile on my face because Manhattan is, hands down, one of my favourite…
A guide to Lake Placid restaurants
(This Lake Placid restaurants post was updated on January 11, 2023.) I’ve been to the Adirondacks enough times now that we’ve been able to dine in many Lake Placid restaurants. And there are a lot of them considering what a small town it is. The best part is that most of them are walkable if…