by Cindy | Mar 31, 2020 | New York, Travel Tips, USA
Do you know there are 23 subway lines and 472 subway stations in New York City? No wonder it can be confusing to ride the subway in NYC, this is where subway maps can be very useful. The MTA NYC (Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York City) is the largest...
by Cindy | Dec 30, 2019 | Destination, England, Europe, Housesitting in Europe, New York, Road Trip, Uncategorized, USA
We had a roller coaster ride on an airplane, got sick on a cruise along the Jurassic coast of England, we enjoyed nature walks to walks in the city that never sleeps (New York City), and we visited 12 countries on 3 continents. We had a fabulous year exploring many...
by Cindy | Mar 25, 2019 | New York, Road Trip, Travel Tips, USA, USA Road Trip
The Salt Marsh is a great place to escape from the big city and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Tired of tall building? Take a short journey to the Salt Marsh in Brooklyn. If taking public transport, it takes a little bit of effort to get there, but is well...
by Cindy | Mar 18, 2019 | New York, Travel Tips, USA
At first, the subway in New York City can seem quite intimidating. There are 27 subway lines and 472 stations! Learn a few tricks, take the time to understand where you are going and riding the subway will be a great way to get around this enormous city. There are...
by Cindy | Sep 10, 2018 | Europe, New York, USA
It’s true; there are talking statues. In dozens of parks all around the world, statues have started sharing their stories if you know how. Have you ever walked by a statue and wondered who they were, what they did or why a statue was created? Now, some statues can...
by Tom Graham | May 15, 2018 | New York, Travel Tips, USA
In our busy city life, security is complicating things in many unpredictable ways. Been to a game at Madison Square Gardens recently? Maybe you’ll spend the day shopping, than go off to a game or theater after dinner? Well, now you can’t take packages or backpacks...
