All the way up until the late 19th century, the area of Brooklyn was considered a separate city. Now, it is a borough of the Big Apple, slowly merging with the commercial and financial centers near Wall Street and Lower Manhattan. Nevertheless, Brooklyn retains a distinct feel, especially since the renaissance it has experience since…
Low and slow is usually the way I walk down the street on a hot and humid summer day in New York. But it is also the best way to BBQ according to experts. Whether it is a pulled pork sandwich or a rack of meaty ribs, there really is nothing like pigging out in…
It’s been six months since I’ve moved to the biggest borough of New York City – Brooklyn. From the moment I settled in, I knew this was going to be the perfect home base for me. In the short amount of time I’ve lived in Brooklyn, I’ve walked through numerous pocket neighborhoods, taken advantage of…
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…
Although this is first and foremost a travel blog, I could not pass up mentioning this great event that is happening right in my backyard. I guess it could still technically be considered a “travel” topic since you need to hop a train or drive your car to get to the locale. In any event,…