Central Park in New York City covers nearly 850 acres. Exploring it on foot would likely eat up your entire vacation to the Big Apple. During a recent trip to New York City, my wife and I decided to tour Central Park – only we did it on scooters. We were able to explore the…
When you’re on vacation, you don’t really think of hitting up a school subject that most people dread. I was decent at math, but I chose a career in something that wasn’t math. But when I was looking at non-typical spots to visit during a long weekend in New York City with my school-teacher wife,…
I would’ve never associated a whale watching tour with New York City. Pretty much everyone else I’ve talked to – even long-time residents of the Big Apple – had no clue a whale watching tour in New York City was a thing. Well, it is. My wife and I had a fabulous time traveling past…
I’ve been to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City twice. The first time was self-guided, meaning I didn’t really know what I was looking at unless I stopped to read a sign. During my second visit, I used the 9/11 Memorial and Museum app I’d downloaded to my iPhone. If you plan…
After a day exploring New York City, my son and I had a few hours to fill before catching a cab to the airport. The South Street Seaport Museum was a few blocks from our hotel, so we bought tickets and explored “Where New York Begins.” The museum has three separate areas to explore: A…
I invited my teenage son to join me on a business trip to NYC. We had a few hours free to explore the city, so I had him pick what he wanted to do. He suggested a tour of the United Nations Building, and with a little research, I reserved our guided tour for a…
The world’s largest collection of artifacts from the KGB is not found in Russia. It’s in New York City. The KGB Espionage Museum is filled with fascinating spy tools – from listening devices to a cyanide capsule tooth. Sadly, the KGB Espionage Museum was closed down in 2020 after the pandemic made its operations unsustainable….
New York City is a gold mine of amazing museums, iconic skyscrapers and spectacular Broadway shows. If it’s your first time visiting the Big Apple, you’ll want to get a taste of what the city has to offer. Here’s an itinerary on how to see New York City in two days. Many of the iconic…
The Empire State Building in New York City is iconic. It towers above the streets of Manhattan and shows up in almost every travelers’ itinerary. While I haven’t gone up to the observation deck on every trip to the Big Apple, I’ve enjoyed the times I’ve taken the elevator to the top. Here’s a rundown…
I love exploring New York City. But I hate how expensive it is to take a taxi from the JFK airport to my hotel in Manhattan. And if it’s during rush hours, it’s even worse. During my last trip, I learned about two non-taxi ways to make the trip – the subway or the Long…
