Based on my research, I have listed down four ways below to get to Woodbury Commons. Personally, I feel that the best way is to take the coach bus because it is really convenient and affordable. Read more →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

We enjoyed spending one day in Queens, the vibrant borough of New York City. Along with Brooklyn, this is one area that is seldom visited by tourists. This is a huge pity because Queens is famous for its ethnic enclaves of Indians, Colombians, Mexicans, Chinese, and more! Read more →

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 →

During our wonderful holiday in New York City, we stayed at the Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan / World Trade Center Area. This awesome value-for-money hotel offers stylish and comfortable rooms at very affordable rates in the otherwise expensive Manhattan district. Read more →

During our holiday in New York City, we stayed at Bryant Park Hotel, a luxury hotel located in Manhattan. We enjoyed our stay here very much as this is a wonderful hotel with awesome rooms, great service and a fantastic location. 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 →