When we mentioned our western road trip, we kept things pretty general by sharing what we’ve learned about road trips. But now it’s time to let you know something very specific: You need to visit Colorado and Utah. These two states were always interesting to us, but not really high on our list of priorities. …
A USA road trip is one of the best ways to see the country. Like we mentioned in our last article, the US is designed around the car, so once you get outside major cities it’s hard to get around without one. This trip was our longest and farthest. It was a 3-week drive across …
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Eating real New York pizza is an iconic food experience that almost everyone tries while visiting. And there’s nothing like it. The crust, the sauce, and the overall experience are truly one of a kind… If you go somewhere good… As soon as you enter the city you’ll be overwhelmed with pizza options on virtually …
We love bakeries… Megumi REALLY loves pastries but has always been disappointed by what’s available in the US. Luckily, some New York bakeries and pastry shops have changed her mind. Here are 6 of them. Levain Is One Of The Ultimate New York Bakeries Levain Bakery was opened in 1994 by two women who were previously …
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The first time you visit New York it’s difficult to understand what’s going on. Not only is this the biggest city in the US, but it’s also one of the most diverse, with people from all over the world calling it home. This diversity will stand out as you see how different each neighborhood is …
In our last article, we introduced you to NYC. Hopefully, this has given you a basic idea of what the city is all about and how it is organized. Now, let’s get into some things to see and do. Since Manhattan is the most popular destination for most visitors, we’ll start there. However, we don’t …
Now that we’ve covered Manhattan, we’re going to give you a brief Brooklyn travel guide. If you’ve never been to Brooklyn, you probably have a general awareness of it, but don’t know much about the different neighborhoods or how it’s laid out. (For an overview of New York’s layout, be sure to read or review …
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If you’ve been following our Instagram account you already know we love lots of New York ice cream shops (especially Joshua). If not, you should check it out. Ice cream is one of our main sweet stops when traveling (or not traveling). Like most things in New York, there are tons of options and it …
What exactly is a unique New York coffee experience? It’s a cafe that offers something beyond just a good cup of coffee. The extra something may be the atmosphere, a unique drink, or new style of brewing, but it’s got something that sets it apart from other places with equally good coffee. We’ve read plenty …
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An American road trip is a perfect way to get to know the US. While there are a handful of major cities with good public transportation, it’s very difficult (or impossible) to explore the rest of the country without a car. Granted, there are some awesome cities, but if that’s all you see, you’re going …