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Exploring NYC Chinatown: A Free Walking Food Tour
I've always had a soft spot for Chinatown in New York City - and in fact, I spent my first year in NYC in a tiny 6 floor walkup in the...
Feb 25, 20245 min read


Day Tripping Through Upstate New York: Explore Newburgh and Beacon from NYC this Weekend
With the leaves changing and seemingly everyone on Instagram heading for a weekend in Upstate New York, I'd been wanting to join in on...
Dec 12, 20227 min read


Unique and Romantic Date Ideas in NYC to Impress Your Partner
It's a Friday night in New York City and you need to make plans. You've done drinks, dinner, even a movie but now you want to switch it...
Sep 16, 20226 min read


Exploring Far Rockaway Beach: A Perfect Weekend Day Trip Destination in Queens, NYC
One of the nicest parts about spending summers in NYC is the easy access to the beach! Hamptons, Jersey Shore, Cape Cod - all beautiful...
Sep 5, 20223 min read


What to do this weekend NYC? Take yourself on a Free Pizza Tour in Williamsburg, Brooklyn!
Today you're going to need an empty stomach because our Next Stop is a tour of Williamsburg, Brooklyn's Best Pizza and Pizzerias. It's...
Aug 13, 20225 min read


Thrill-Seeking Adventures: A Weekend Day Trip to Six Flags in New Jersey from NYC
So in theory, this site is supposed to be about relatively cheap, easy to get to day trip ideas for the weekend. We're making an...
Aug 8, 20225 min read


Exploring Dumbo and Downtown Brooklyn: A Perfect Day Trip in NYC
Today we're feeling the need for some speed and without a car, that's coming in the form of those blue scooters you've seen everywhere -...
Jul 29, 20222 min read


Exploring NYC this weekend: A Day Trip to Brooklyn Bridge and Chinatown
Today, we're feeling ambitious and taking a day trip to Chinatown, Manhattan from our home in Brooklyn. But the subway is boring and...
Jul 18, 20222 min read


Need Ideas for a Fun Weekend in NYC? Why You Should Plan a Day Trip to Citi Field for a Mets Game
So like Ken is included in this blog by default, I've also become a Mets fan by default. 162 games per year and the TV somehow always on...
Jul 18, 20221 min read


Exploring Governor's Island: Your Ultimate Weekend Day Trip in NYC
This weekend bucket list idea is an oldie but a goodie - a day trip to Governor's Island (and the ferry) is always fun. If you've already...
Jul 18, 20222 min read


Exploring Long Island City (LIC), Queens: A NYC Day Trip Guide
This weekend's next stop? We're headed north to Queens. Long Island City is just a quick ride from Williamsburg and the perfect way to...
Jul 18, 20223 min read
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