30 Amazing Free Things to do in NYC!
Want to see all that NYC has to offer without paying a penny for it? Then check out this awesome local’s secret guide to 30 free things to do in NYC!
20 of the Most Beautiful Amsterdam Streets!
A local’s guide to the 20 most beautiful Amsterdam streets of all time. You’ll also find expert tips on how to make the most of your time in Amsterdam.
7 Amazing Ways to Breathe New Life Into Your Travel Memories
What, just got back from your dream destination? If so then it is extremely likely that you have a boatload of travel photos and souvenirs. However, it is also probably likely that you have no idea how to display those memories in a refreshing and innovative way....
26+ Best Books about NYC!
Want to travel to NYC but can't PHYSICALLY get there any time soon? If so then check out this EPIC list of the best books about NYC. Not only am I a long time NYC local (and by NYC local I mean 20+ years), but I'm an avid reader who always loves a good book...
50+ Interesting Facts about NYC
Local’s guide to 50+ interesting facts about NYC! Exciting, fascinating, and unique facts about New York City that you will definitely want to know.
150+ Amazing Instagram Captions for New York!
150+ amazing Instagram captions for New York. Use these captions and quotes on your Instagram posts and watch your engagement skyrocket.
25 Best Parks in NYC!
A super savvy locals guide to 25 of the best parks in NYC. You’ll also get secret expert tips and a free map to help you plan your day in NYC.
24+ Amazing Things to do in Lower Manhattan!
A local’s guide to the 23+ most amazing things to do in lower Manhattan! it’s filled with secret tips and tricks to help you plan the perfect trip to NYC.
27+ Best Free Things to do in Edinburgh!
A list of the 27+ best free things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland! Get secret expert tips on how to plan the perfect, budget-friendly Edinburgh itinerary.
15+ Amazing Edinburgh Harry Potter Sites You MUST See!
Expert’s guide to the 15+ best Edinburgh Harry Potter sites ever. Get secret tips on where to go, stay, and eat if you’re a Harry Potter fan.
30+ Amazing and Famous Edinburgh Landmarks You’ll Love!
I love Edinburgh, yes I do, I love Edinburgh, how about you? Okay, in fairness to you, you might not actually love Edinburgh just yet. I mean, you're probably planning your very own Edinburgh itinerary as we speak and reading this article to help familiarize yourself...
How to Plan a Trip to Europe
Let’s face it; the insane events of 2020 are something that we all did not collectively anticipate when ringing in the New Year in 2019. Thankfully though, this year is not quite over yet. Which means that there’s still hope for all my fabulous gallivanters out there....
20 of the Best Hikes in Upstate New York
Expert tips and secret tricks to help you do all of the best hikes in upstate New York, from a local who has lived in the state for well over 20 years.
The Fainting Goat Island Inn – Is it Worth it? Find Out Now!
Check out this in-depth review and discover what it was like to stay in one of the most haunted hotels in America, the Fainting Goat Island Inn in NY.
The Historic Hotel Broadalbin – Is it worth it? Find out now!
Located 30 minutes outside of Saratoga Springs, find out if the Historic Hotel Broadalbin is a great place to stay in New York’s Capital Region.
19 Amazing, Haunted Hotels in New York!
Ready to learn about some of the fiendishly awesome, wonderfully haunted hotels in New York? And from a super savvy local who has lived in the state for well over twenty years. Yessiree. I've got all of the super-secret, New York travel tips that you crave! Because...
17 of the Best Waterfalls in NY (New York)
A local’s guide to 17 of the best waterfalls in NY (New York). It contains secret insider tips on top photo spots and scenic hiking trails in NY.
25 Amazing Things to do in Saratoga Springs, NY!
A local’s guide to 25 of the best things to do in Saratoga Springs, NY. Including secret expert tips to plan the perfect Saratoga Springs itinerary.
6 Tips for a Terrific Vacay in Bonnie Scotland
Sublime Scotland ̶ legendary land of bottomless lochs, expansive mountains, gorgeous green glens, cool cosmopolitan cities, unique cuisine, and insanely friendly locals (who can feel a little fierce until you get to know them and start to understand their accent!)....
21 Amazing Romantic Getaways in Upstate New York
A local’s guide with secret, expert tips on 21 of the most romantic getaways in upstate New York – amazing, once in a lifetime trips in New York state.
20 of the Best Road Trips from NYC!
Oh, hello dear reader! Fancy meeting you in a place like this! Okay, yeah. It's really not all that much of a shock since I bet you're here to learn all about some of the best road trips from NYC. Am I right? Of course, I am! Because the rather unoriginal title of...
Packing For Colder Climates? What You Do and Do Not Need To Pack
If the thought of packing for colder climates gives you the chills, then you have come to the right place. I am here to tell you all about how to pack for a colder climate as this requires a little extra planning and finesse than your regular beach holiday or...
The Best Budget Travel Insurance Ever!
I dunno about you but when I was young, dumb (okay in fairness I was probably more naive than dumb), and broke, I would often sit there and think to myself, "Gee, is travel insurance worth it? Do I really need budget travel insurance?" And because I had far less life...
30 Awesome & Unusual Things to do in Edinburgh
Get off the beaten path and discover 30 totally unusual things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland. From Maison de Moggy cat cafe to Surgeon’sHall Museum to Dean’s Village, Edinburgh has so much to offer beyond the Royal Mile and the typical list of top things to do in Edinburgh.
30 Amazing and Romantic Things to do in NYC
Hello my wonderful, beautiful, beyond gorgeous reader, and welcome to this ridiculously comprehensive post about 30 of the most romantic things to do in NYC. Because while my knowledge of romance may be woefully lacking (Yeah when someone helps me with my...
A New York Pass Review from a Local – Is it Really Worth it?
Without a doubt, the number one question I get from my beyond fabulous readers (and yes, that includes you, you saucy minx) is, "But seriously Kelly, is the New York Pass actually worth it?". And since this is a rather simple question with a mildly complex answer, I...
20 Fantastic Items for Your Beach Vacation Packing List!
Ain't no party like a 60's era beach party where you have the beach boys playing, "Kokomo" in the background and an array of different surfer girls doing "the twist" (that's a dance in case you're not in the know and this is all WAY before your time) in polka dot,...
23 of the Best European Christmas Destinations!
Anyone else out there planning an uber-chic, Christmas in Europe itinerary and have exactly no idea where to go and where to find some of the best European Christmas destinations out there? I mean, I've been to Europe countless times and have enjoyed many a Christmas...
25 of the Best Bookstores in NYC
Last Updated August 6, 2020 Looking for some of the best bookstores in NYC? If so then this my dear, NYC loving friend is the post for you! Because as a book-loving, card-carrying member of the totally made up nerd herd, I know exactly where all of the best bookshops...
23 of the Best Places to Spend Christmas in Europe
If you love Christmas almost as much as Buddy the elf (You know, Will Ferrel's character from the movie Elf) then this is the post for you! So, grab a heaping jug full of egg nog and have a plate of Christmas cookies (preferably warm and fresh out of the oven) at the...