My first date at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree turned into a multi-year relationship. The relationship ended. The tree is still on this list. I’m a licensed NYC tour guide and a former New York-based actor, and I grew up…
32 Romantic Winter Date Ideas in NYC (From a Licensed NYC Tour Guide)
Is New York Part of New England?
No, New York is not part of New England. New England is six states: Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. New York sits in the Middle Atlantic, with New Jersey and Pennsylvania. But for about one year,…
Best Hotels in NYC for Christmas 2026 (From a Licensed NYC Tour Guide)
Ready to stay at one of the best Christmas hotels in New York City? Visitors always asked me if I love being in New York at Christmas. Is it cold? Yes. Do I hate being cold? Also yes. Would I…
The Best Observation Decks in NYC (2026), From a Licensed Tour Guide
The question I hear most at the end of a tour, after “where should we eat,” is “which observation deck should we do?” As a licensed New York City tour guide, my honest answer is that it depends on what…
30+ Once-in-a-Lifetime NYC Experience Gifts (From a Licensed NYC Tour Guide)
One of the best gifts I’ve ever been given in New York City didn’t come in a box. It was a night in a tent, glamping on Governors Island, with the Statue of Liberty right outside my front “door.” I…
The Cost of Living in Rome, Italy: A Monthly Budget Breakdown (2026)
When I tell Americans I live in Italy, the first question is almost always about money. The second is some version of “So it’s basically New York City with better pasta, right?” Nope. I lived in New York for almost…
