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View of the stunning roof on the arcade at Bethesda Fountain and Terrace in Central Park. This is one of the best Instagram spots in NYC.

55 of the Most Instagrammable Places in NYC

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The ultimate local’s guide to the most Instagrammable places in NYC.

Me standing with my arms extended diagonally in a maroon sweatshirt, gray winter hat, and brown pants with brown boots. I am standing in front of a massive pink structure filled with pinks flowers and ski-lift like seats with low tables. So, if you're wondering why is new york so expensive then rooftop bars like Magic Hour are why.

Why is New York So Expensive? 17 Big Reasons

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Find out why New York is so expensive from a real local.

Vintage shorts on hangers at one of the best flea markets in NYC. You can see a green dress hanging on a wooden wall below a movie poster.

9 Best Manhattan Thrift Stores + Secret Local Tips

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The only guide you’ll ever need to thrift stores in Manhattan.

Vintage shorts on hangers at one of the best flea markets in NYC. You can see a green dress hanging on a wooden wall below a movie poster.

13 Best Flea Markets in NYC + Local Tips for 2024

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Epic guide to rad flea markets in NYC that you need to visit now.

View of Housingworks Thrift Store. At the top you have people shopping through racks of clothes and you see wooden ralings. On the bottom you have stacks of books in shelves in the bookstore.

13 Cheap Clothing Stores in Manhattan You Need to Check Out Now!

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Local’s guide to the cheapest clothing stores in Manhattan right now.

View of the Empire State Building and binoculiars from the top for he rock.

43 Best Things to do Alone in NYC – Local Tips for 2024

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The absolute best things to do alone in NYC with a free map for you to use.

Spooky interior of Beetle House with a black light at one of the best Themed bars in NYC.

31 Cool Themed Restaurants in NYC in 2024

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An insider’s detailed guide to the best themed restaurants in NYC.

View of the red Roosevelt Island tram car pulling into the station with people standing inside on a cloudy day with the city in back of it.

14 Best Free Things to Do on the Upper East Side

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Local’s rad guide to free things to do on the Upper East Side of NYC.

17 Best Coffee Shops on the Upper East Side

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Epic local’s guide to the 17 best cafes on the Upper East Side.

Me enjoying the Rose Main Reading Room in the New York Public Library. I have a winter jacket, a hat, and green sunglasses on and am walking towards the camera. I am surrounded by wooden work desks and there is a ceiling mural with ornate wood trim.

57 Amazing Free Things to Do in NYC in 2024 + Secret Local Tips

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57 Free things to do in NYC right now.

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Girl with the Passport was born and raised in New York City.

She has also been a solo traveler for well over 30 years.

In total, she has been to 65 countries and wants to share all of her best travel tips with you so that you can travel in NYC and Europe like a real local.

Additionally, she has lived in at least 6 different countries and has been a digital nomad for 6+ years.

Some of her fave places to travel include Barcelona, Italy, Paris, Vienna, Norway, Antwerp, and Brussels, in addition to her home town of NYC.

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