5 ways to have the best New Year’s Eve in New York! Spending new year’s eve in New York City is on the bucket list of countless travellers across the world. It has all the excitement and magic that one needs to see in a new year and whether you’re on a budget or money’s no object, this post is for you.Of course, this iconic city is a constant buzz of activity throughout the year. New York is also known…
NYC – All The Fun Stuff – J Bird Runs I figured I’d compile all the other things we did in New York outside the race in one spot. It always comes in handy to refer back to when looking for a good restaurant recommendation! We stayed at 6 Columbus, which wasn’t that fancy of a hotel, but it was the PERFECT location. Right across the street was the Columbus Circle shopping area, which had a Whole Foods and an…
History of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon accidents Happy Thanksgiving America! The fourth Thursday in November is all about stuffing one’s face with turkey and green bean casserole (get my recipe here >>) and watching football from the vantage point of the couch all afternoon. Oh, and giving thanks to God for the harvest. That’s what Thanksgiving is really about – ever since the pilgrims first came over from Britain to America and harvested their first crop of corn.Kermit the Frog…
How to Visit Statue of Liberty & Reflecting on Freedom (thanks Lady of Liberty) Liberty is something that has been a theme of our USA travels lately. It’s not something I had consciously planned.But when you let go of the need to plan and control so much of your life, you’ll find the Universe has a way of guiding you to the experiences it most wants you to have in order to become the best version of yourself.I’m not sure…
Why Tiny Sleeps are Best in NYC Let’s face it: accommodations in big cities eat up most of your travel budget. And in New York City, your money doesn’t get you quite as much as it does elsewhere. Similar to apartments, hotel rooms are generally smaller. But for me, that’s just fine. When I visit the city, I am happy to sacrifice the size of my room for great locations, reasonable prices, and hotel amenities. Here are just a few…
After being in a state of Pizza heaven, it was time to get back on to the bus, and we drove around the Brooklyn neighbourhoods and saw all the showstopping million dollar houses, my favourite being this Fairy tale like one, all whilst being told important and interesting facts about them by Paula, as well as the history of Brooklyn. She is so filled with knowledge having grown up there, and it really made a difference to the tour and…