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
5 Great Places to Eat in Chelsea Market (Manhattan, New York)!
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
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
16 Great Places to Eat in Midtown Manhattan!
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
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
10 Best Places to Eat in Macau!
This is a list of 10 best places to eat in Macau! I have categorised them into four main locations: Taipa Village, Senado Square, The Venetiao Macao, and Sands Cotai Central. 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
7 Best Dessert Places in Manhattan, New York City
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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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 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
Our Amazing Flying Experience on the Singapore Airlines Suites Class (2007 Version)
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
10 Awesome Things to do in Central Park NYC, The Most Famous Urban Park in the World
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
Review of Moomedia – Our Wedding Photographer
We went with Moomedia for our pre-wedding photoshoot and actual day (AD) wedding photography. This article will highlight some of our experiences with them. 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
Taiyaki NYC – Japanese Ice Cream Shop in New York City!
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
Dominique Ansel Bakery – Renowned Pastry Shop in New York City
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
12 Chairs Cafe – Delicious Fusion European / Middle Eastern Food in New York City
12 Chairs was probably one of the nicest cafes we visited in New York City. This cafe serves delicious fusion Middle Eastern / European dishes. We simply loved the casual and comfortable vibe here, and service was wonderful too! Read more
Burger & Lobster NYC – Super Satisfying Lobster and Lobster Roll in New York City
We ate at many great restaurants in New York City, and one of our favourites has got to be Burger & Lobster NYC! This famous joint serves just three items: Burgers, Lobsters, and Lobster Rolls. Read more
Breakroom Burgers & Tacos – Delicious Fusion Tacos in New York City
We visited Breakroom Burgers & Tacos late one night during our trip to New York City, and we simply loved the tacos here! This is a small joint that serves a variety of delicious Mexican fusion tacos and burgers. 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