Growing up just a few feet from a beach for the first 25 years of my life, I consider myself a beach bum for sure. Boogie boarding by the age of five, attempting to surf by the age of eight (and quitting by nine) and spending most of my younger years between Memorial Day and…
One of my favorite attractions to visit, Coney Island, will open four all-new rides this summer, including the first new roller coasters to be built in New York City since the historic Cyclone debuted way back in 1927. A new amusement park called Scream Zone will open with new thrill rides for locals and visitors…
Recently I was asked to come onto the very popular and equally entertaining Amateur Traveler podcast with the great Chris Christensen to talk about the great borough of Brooklyn. From history to culture and of course places to eat and drink, I discuss what makes Brooklyn such a fantastic place to visit. Click below to…
In the past I have done “25 Interesting (and Odd) Facts” about such destinations as the cities of Chicago and Las Vegas, the state of California and of course my beloved New York City. But I feel that Brooklyn, my favorite part of New York, deserves its own post about what makes this place so…
Now that summer is in full bloom, I’ve found myself enjoying some outdoor activities here in New York to escape the heat and boost my spirits. I find having picnics at parks and riding out to a waterfront are not only fun and cheap, but also make for great day trips. Hang Out at Parks…
Planning a trip to New York? Think your only option is Manhattan? Think again! Few people travel over the famed Brooklyn Bridge and check out “that other borough” because they believe it is a step down from the glitz and glamor of NYC. Not true my friends. You need to check out my home town…
If your travels ever find you in my borough of Brooklyn, New York, then be sure to hop an F, N or Q train and head down to Coney Island. Some attractions that you should check out include the aquarium, the Brooklyn Cyclones softball team at Keyspan park and of course the miles of beach….
Often times I get emails from people asking me where they should eat when visiting New York City. I often reply with some Manhattan favorites and then add a few Brooklyn locations as well. The typical response is, “thanks so much for the tips, I will definitely check out these places in the city…and if…