Turns out, planning a New York Trip takes longer than the fight there!

So, you’ve decided to finally book that dream trip to New York City. AMAZING! But now comes the planning — and if you’ve ever found yourself deep in a Google rabbit hole about “best hotels under $500/night near Central Park” at midnight… you’re not alone. The truth is, most Australians spend 20 to 30 hours planning […]

When’s the Best Time to Visit New York? Honestly… Anytime!

If you’re wondering when to book that dream trip to New York — spoiler alert — there’s no wrong answer. I’ve been lucky enough to visit the city in every season, and let me tell you, each one offers its own magic. The trick is knowing what to expect and matching the vibe to the […]

Ditch The List

This probably should have been my first post as this is the reason why I started this blog in the first place  – to give you the tips and confidence to really experience New York. And my first piece of advice is don’t live by the list. When most people plan their first trip to […]

Savvy in the City – How to spot the top tourist scams in NYC

No city is perfect. As much as I love NYC as much as you can love anywhere, it’s not perfect and being one of the tourist meccas of the world there are plenty of scammers ready to pounce on naive tourists. While none of these touristy scams are dangerous, it’s always annoying to be taken […]