RECOLLECTIONS EN ROUTE: A TALE OF TWO CITIES

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. – Charles Dickens

Which happens to describe my experience living in London and New York perfectly. I think back to the state in which I arrived to both of these two cities. The technical differences outweigh the similarities, and yet in retrospect I think my intentions ran parallel on both ventures.  Continue Reading

The Secret to Mastering the New York City Subway System

Since living abroad, I always pride myself on my ability to navigate public transportation. That being said, the New York subway system gave me a run for my money. It took me longer than I expected to master the underground world of old train cars and rat-ridden tracks. Even now, I have moments of confusion, frantic episodes of refreshing my phone, and entering the wrong platform. Today I am sharing my tips on how to successfully ride the New York City subway. Continue Reading

Visiting New York City: 21 Practical Tips

New York City is a city unlike any other I’ve ever been to. Getting to live within the walls of the concrete jungle last year was an absolute dream come true for me. That being said, it was by no means perfect. Through a lot of trial and error, I eventually felt like I had a grip on the way things operated in New York. Today, I am here to share my knowledge with you.  Continue Reading

A GUIDE TO BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH ON A BUDGET IN NEW YORK CITY

It’s no surprise that I truly honed in on my brunch skills last year. When you live in New York, you don’t really have a choice. Brunch is a sport in the big apple, and I went full on ‘put me in coach!’ in 2017. Add ‘bottomless’ to the beginning of it, and you have an entire afternoon planned. Today I’m sharing the best bottomless brunch spots {on a budget} in New York City.

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VIDEO: ONE YEAR IN NEW YORK CITY

Last year I made the spontaneous decision to move to the big apple. Two weeks before I arrived, I purchased a one-way, red-eye flight to JFK. As I predicted, my life changed dramatically after moving to New York City. For my 26th birthday, I gifted myself with a GoPro Hero 5. Here is some of the footage I took last year, complied into a nostalgic montage featuring life in the concrete jungle.  Continue Reading

A Complete Guide to Moving to New York City

Ever since I can remember, moving to New York City has been a dream of mine. I think back to the first time I drove across the Manhattan Bridge to enter the concrete jungle. It was 2010 and I was set to spend an east coast summer in the Hampton’s. A calming sensation fell over me as soon as I heard the sound of sirens and car horns blaring. The true sign of someone meant to live in a city. Continue Reading

{PAINTED} LADIES WEEKEND IN SAN FRANCISCO

I am aware that this blog is straight slacking when it comes to posts about my home state of California. Which is odd. Because I spend nearly a month in California each year. Normally, in between adventures abroad and within my own country. And I grew up here, so subconsciously my brain is filled with a plethora of information pertaining to the golden state.  Continue Reading