Midtown is arguably one of the best places to go sightseeing in New York City. It’s also one of the easiest places to visit on a budget since so many things are free. Therefore, making a list of things to do in Midtown, NYC wasn’t all that difficult. Although this area of the city is beautiful […]
Things To Do on the Upper East Side on a $30 Budget
The Upper East Side is no longer the old money neighborhood ruled by the upper class. It’s now considered one of the cheapest places to live in Manhattan, and therefore, is the neighborhood that 20 year olds flock to after graduating. My high school BFF, Sharmaine, decided to join me in this adventure as a […]
16 Things You Don’t Know About Europe Until You Get There
Although I love writing about New York, I thought it’d be fun to share some advice from my past travels. Let me start by saying that I’m definitely no expert when it comes to places outside of New York State. I have visited Europe several times over the last few years, and in honor of […]
Trapeze Classes in NYC: What it’s like
I was driving down the West Side Highway one day when I saw a girl flying through the air and doing a back flip on the top of one of the piers. Under her was a banner that read “Trapeze School New York” in black and red lettering. I couldn’t stop smiling as I watched, […]
Things To Do in Chinatown NYC on a $30 Budget
Spending a day in New York City and only spending $30 is challenging, however this week I decided to focus on things to do in Chinatown NYC. If there is one area in New York City that is cheap, it’s Chinatown. The most difficult part of this challenge wasn’t saving money. The challenge turned out […]
Experiencing Sleep No More in New York City
Having a budget and sticking to it is great, but sometimes it’s worth it to spend a little extra on a one of a kind experience. With Halloween around the corner, I thought it was the perfect time to write about my favorite New York City experience (no, I’m not exaggerating). This is literally the best […]
Things To Do on the Upper West Side on a $30 Budget
The hardest thing about saving money for my future travels is that I am living in New York City. The land where a yoga class costs $30 and a mixed drink costs $14. I decided to try a little experiment over the next year. I’ll be visiting different neighborhoods in New York City and spending […]
Book Review: Little Princes by Conor Grennan
When I was younger I hated to read. Every time someone put a book in front of me, I would turn up my nose with disinterest. Little did I know, I loved autobiographies about regular people living in unfamiliar worlds. Before reading Little Princes, I had no intention of going to Nepal. The thought had […]