This is our ultimate 14 Day USA East Coast Itinerary for first time tourists! It will be helpful for first timers who want to explore the East Coast in around two weeks. For the unfamiliar, the “East Coast” refers to the eastern USA states that borders the North Atlantic Ocean. Read more
The Ultimate New York City Travel Guide for First Timers
This is our New York City Travel Guide for first time tourists! I fell in love with the Big Apple after my first visit because I found it to be an exciting city bustling with irrepressible energy. The city simply has a captivating allure that is hard to put in words. Read more
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
12 Awesome Things to Do in New York City for First Timers!
New York City is a vibrant city with plenty of things to do and places to see. We fell in love with the “Big Apple” after our first visit and it is now our favourite city in the world! We had a fabulous time checking out the tourist attractions, cultural experiences, and culinary pleasures. Read more
Where to Stay in New York City for First Time Visitors – A Complete Guide To The Best Areas and Hotels
This is a list of six best places to stay in New York City for tourists visiting the first time! They are: Midtown Manhattan, Downtown Manhattan, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Brooklyn, and Queens. The most popular (and also most expensive) area to stay is Midtown Manhattan, which is home to many iconic tourist attractions such as Times Square, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Centre, and more. Read more
The Best Brooklyn One Day Itinerary for First Time Visitors
We enjoyed exploring Brooklyn, a New York City borough that many tourists do not visit. This is a pity because we found many awesome attractions here, such as the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge Park, vibrant flea and food markets, an upscale neighbourhood with gorgeous Christmas decorations, an amusement park by the beach, and arguably the best pizza joint in New York! Read more
The Ultimate Seven-Day New York Itinerary!
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
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
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory – Delicious New York City Ice Cream in an Awesome Location
Sometimes, you just want to indulge in delicious, no-nonsense ice cream. Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, located near the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, offers you just that. Read more
Grimaldi’s – Awesome Coal-Fired Brick Oven Pizzeria in Brooklyn, New York City!
It was a nice cool day in Brooklyn and we were on our way to Grimaldi’s, a pizzeria under Brooklyn Bridge that is famous for its pizzas baked in a brick oven using coal fire. Read more