Travel guides and tips

In this blog, I’ll share my recommendations on how to take advantage of an afternoon in Montjuic if you’re a sports addict and you want to see as…

With Montjuïc Castle, beautiful gardens, and the impressive National Museum of Art of Catalonia, Montjuïc is a not-so-hidden gem in Barcelona for locals and tourists alike.  This magical…

If you’re planning a visit to Montjuïc, you can’t miss its beautiful gardens. They’re especially lovely during the spring or the beginning of the summer, when the temperature…

Paris is arguably the fashion and shopping capital of the world. For the past 130 years, one particular shopping center (more like an immersive shopping experience) has helped…

Every September, Little Italy completely transforms into a haven of food, festivities, and fun during the lively Feast of San Gennaro. As a highlight of the city every…

As a New Yorker who enthusiastically welcomes visitors to the city and also makes a living as a licensed tour guide, I’m frustrated and alarmed by the unscrupulous…

It’s no secret that New York City is a global fashion capital, but when it comes to finding the best places to shop, it can feel like the…

If there’s such a thing as a New York culinary icon, then the hot dog cart is certainly under consideration. This quintessential street food is a ubiquitous Big…

Everyone knows that Los Angeles suffers from congested streets and freeways. What most people don’t realize, however, is that the city has a lot to offer when it…

Did you know? Los Angeles has a vast network of public staircases hidden all over the city. Many of these secret staircases were first created in the early…

New York City! Have you been wanting to go but haven’t found the motivation?  Maybe it’s on your bucket list. Maybe you went for work and only caught…

When you think of Coney Island, you’re likely thinking of one of the amusement parks on the beach, but that’s actually not Coney Island. Coney Island proper is…