Its’ the Holiday Season Again in New York City! The halls are being decked. The trees are being trimmed. The mistletoe is giving desperate singles at kitschy office parties false hope. And we here at Follow Me New York City are launching new Adventures just in time to stuff the stockings of your favorite travelers! Consider […]
It’s springtime in New York City… Or so I’m told… There’s been a disappointing shortage of sunshine and blue skies around the five boroughs as of late. And with tourism season about to begin in earnest a number of visitors to the Big Apple may find their plans for a leisurely stroll through Central Park […]
Let me begin by saying, for the record, I LOVE the New York Historical Society. Why this place isn’t on every tourists’ “must see” list is beyond me. The miracle of this incredible institution (New York City’s oldest museum, founded way back in 1804) begins to unfold the moment you step inside. Just to the left […]
Each year, The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx heralds the coming spring by transforming the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into the ultimate garden party- the annual Orchid Show. This year’s theme, Thailand, gives the dedicated garden staff a lot to work with. Thailand is home to over 1,200 native orchid species including the […]
Valentine’s Day is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can be fun and romantic. On the other hand, it can be stressful and expensive. What do you get for your significant other? Flowers? A fancy dinner? Theatre tickets? While none of those are bad options, I’m a firm believer in the simple power of […]
Rainy days in NYC are some of my favorites. They have a special ambiance, an almost romantic feel to them. Gray, wet mornings in the city call for comfy sweaters, strong coffee or thick hot chocolate with little marshmallows and, above all, a good book. My love affair with books began early. There are photographs […]
