My trips to New York City tend to be brief, always running around and never "seeing it all." This trip, I decided to make an effort to explore more of Brooklyn, a place I'd only passed through on previous trips. When Brooklyn Unplugged asked me to come check out one of their street art tours, I was … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Brooklyn Street Art
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My Favorite Eats of 2016
It's the most delicious time of the year! I love looking back at the last 12 months to see what all deliciousness I was able to consume. This has become a regular feature here (see 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015). In this year alone, I traveled to one country and 13 states. You might be surprised with … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2016
New York City’s Woolworth Building: History of a Skyscraper
Thousands of tourists and locals walk past the building every day, between City Hall and the 9/11 Memorial, without even looking at. This building is one of many in New York City and a small one in comparison with the towering structures around it. The Woolworth Building served as offices for … [Read more...] about New York City’s Woolworth Building: History of a Skyscraper
An Afternoon in Brooklyn
On my last dozen visits to New York City, I neglected one of the most well-known suburbs. I'd only crossed the river twice before, once to have dinner at Bubby's (location now closed) with my family a few years back and again this past summer when I had dinner with my coworkers in Red … [Read more...] about An Afternoon in Brooklyn
Cheap and Chic Accommodation at The Jane Hotel
New York City is expensive to visit, especially when your employer is no longer footing the bill. I found myself in this predicament on my most recent trip to the city, where I was speaking at the New York Times Travel Show. I've stayed in a handful of places before, namely a basic hostel on the … [Read more...] about Cheap and Chic Accommodation at The Jane Hotel