A Taste of Home in Paris
You’ve just traveled all the way to Paris to experience French culture, art, history, and cuisine, but don’t be surprised if you notice the influence of foreign cultures,…
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Top 5 NYC Summer Destinations
The weather is warm so you know what that means: time for an NYC Summer! New York City is big (you probably knew that), but during the summer…
The New Statue of Liberty Museum
Scheduled to open in May of 2019, the Statue of Liberty is opening a brand new museum to create an exciting and even more engaging experience than ever…
One Day NYC Tour Itinerary
The One Day Tour is a 6 hour tour throughout NYC, including many of the major sites of the city. You will travel by foot, subway & ferry…
Meet Emma Lazarus: The Woman Who Crafted the Legendary Poem of Statue of Liberty
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” These are the powerful words that Emma Lazarus wrote while envisioning the majesty that would…
Annie Moore: Ellis Island’s First Immigrant
When Ellis Island officially opened on January 1, 1892, the gates of America were opened for millions of people all over the world. For one woman in particular,…
8 Famous Ellis Island Immigrants
Over 14 million people came to America through Ellis Island. It’s one of America’s most historical and prominent landmarks. Almost half of the United States population would not…
Think you know everything about the Statue of Liberty? Think again!
It’s a common phrase that a good teacher will also learn a lot from their students. Speaking as a tour guide, I do find that to be true.…
One Perfect Day in NYC
The amazing thing about New York is that each day is exciting in its own way. But what would make the perfect day in New York City? Obviously,…
A Brief History of Liberty Island
1620s: For many years, the island had served the Native American inhabitants of what is now Manhattan. The island was a major source of food due to its…
Meet Frederic Auguste Bartholdi! Eight Facts About the Man Behind the Statue of Liberty
1) Born August 2, 1834 in Colmar, France Colmar is located near the country’s southern border with Germany and is known as the “Little Venice” of France. 2)…
3 Reasons You Should Make Ellis Island A Part of Your NYC Vacation (Even If Your Family Did Not Immigrate Through)
As a tour guide, a question I hear a lot is: “Is it worth it to see Ellis Island?” For those who have no familial connection or relation…