New York City
travel guide
Everyone should visit New York once in their life & if you’re brave enough, maybe even call it home. I called it my home for two very amusing years, 2019 pre-pandemic and 2021 post-pandemic. before then, I would regularly visit my best friend Kat and natural new yorkina since 2007. this city has seen some supremely harsh seasons, however its charming spirit never fades. every corner has character, something is always happening and I would be very surprised if you ever found yourself bored here.
It’s best to visit in the early fall (sept.-nov.), holiday season (dec.) and/or early spring (march-may). The magic of fall shows itself off the best in central park. the changing leaves & crisp breeze give you every excuse to wear a stylish coat and matching gloves. The winter season is also a great time to visit all the amazing museums.
During the Christmas season, you have to see the Rockettes do their iconic high-kick, then the whimsical window fashion displays at Bergdorfs, the bright lights of 5th ave, & the giant lit up Rockefeller tree. Fast forward to sweet spring where the tulips magically bloom everywhere in the city. The sun is out for you to plan a playful park picnic, rent a citibike for more exploring, or catch the sunset on a rooftop bar with a little bubbly.
what to pack for nyc:
check out my amazon travel list with all the products I best recommend for travel and everyday here (everything is included in the following blog list).
portable cell phone power bank / charger cable that connects to it! you use your phone so much for google, directions, and photo taking! your phone WILL die- thank me later for this. remember this one!!
comfy walking shoes (need a fresh pair? try DSW)
pack some cash, a lot of small businesses only take cash and you won’t want to miss out on their goodies.
sexy heels for a night out and/or stylized booties for the colder months (again look at DSW)
a polished coat (gloves, scarf, & hat for colder seasons) I always love J. Crew for these items.
a couple outfits you feel confident & good in / mixed with some comfy basics (levi’s / tees / gold jewelry)
trader joe’s travel hand sanitizer with lavender -thank me later!
small vintage purse / tote bag (i love the likes of pamela barksy) / sporty backpack like tumi
where to eat / drink:
coffee at felix roasting company / ludlow coffee supply / hungry ghost coffee / maman / devoción in brooklyn
russ & daughters bagels / erin mckenna’s bakery (vegan, gf) / levain cookies / milkbar / supermoon bakehouse
chinatown dim sum - take your pick! nom wah tea parlor / spicy village / king dumplings / north dumpling
pizza at scarr’s / speedy romeo / joe’s pizza / rubirosa /artichoke pizza
slurp oysters via sailboat at grand banks / lunch at little ways / la mercerie in soho / le bontaniste / little prince
bemelman’s piano bar inside the carlyle hotel / rooftop drinks at overstory / craft cocktails at apotheke / the flower shop / dante nyc / brew at mcsorley’s, one of the oldest bars in new york / close the night at 169 bar
what to see / do:
walk the high line a former railroad track turned green lush walkway and play at little island park in chelsea
walk through central park in manhattan & prospect park in brooklyn. rent a citibike to cover more city ground.
metropolitan museum of art in the upper east side / moma / guggenheim museum / the whitney
go see a broadway show like chicago / moulin rouge / wicked musical / beetlejuice, this is a new york MUST!
shop in soho / find all the designer brands in the upper east side on 5th ave / thrift at beacon’s closet or L train vintage / in the west village you can find the more niche boutique shops / bleeker street is one of the most famous streets in new york filled with restaurants and small shops
be a book worm at the new york public library / albertine / strand bookstore / the drama bookshop
marvel at the grand central station architecture & astrology art ceiling inside
see the best cityscape views at the edge / the summit / one world trade observatory / overstory for drinks
burlesque show at the slipper room
yoga & meditation at three jewels studio in east village
