New York

Another year has sped by and we won’t be taking a moment to catch our breath as we spend the holidays exploring Central America. While we are off adventuring, here are the…

It’s easy to think “I’ll never have enough time for it all” when planning your first visit to New York City. There is so much history and culture crammed into Manhattan, let…

Breeze through significant historical sites, natural delights and creative highlights of America’s northeast with this 8-day New England summer road trip itinerary.  This route will take you to five states – Massachusetts,…

When my mum was young, footloose and fancy-free, i.e. before I came along, she travelled. One of her trips to Europe included a visit to Israel. There she picked up a couple…

In the summer of 1969, 400,000 people descended on a muddy field in the Catskills, New York to enjoy “3 days of peace and music” at Woodstock. Although some of the events…

Having now experienced the Big Apple’s rollercoaster of climatic conditions, I have put together a tried and true guide for what to pack in New York City at any time of year.…

On the first visit, you scaled the Empire State Building, wandered Wall Street, cycled Central Park, saw a Broadway show, marveled at The Met, hiked the Hight Line and probably got up-close…

Even with Google at your fingertips, a Lonely Planet in your back pocket, and oodles of research there are still mistakes or at least lessons to be learnt in travel – that is…

What better place to experience street art than its childhood playground, New York City. There’s plenty of grey walls to liven up and old news to paint over in this urban jungle. There are…