So I’ve been a docent at the Museum of the City of New York for many years. I became a docent when I realized after a difficult winter that I needed a destination at least once a week. As a fourth-grade student at P.S. 91, we visited the Museum when we studied NYC. I never […]
This past January the Guides Association of NYC joined Guide Associations throughout the U.S. for a conference in San Antonio. It sounded good to me- an opportunity to get out of town, meet tour guides from all over the U.S., and a chance to visit friends in Dallas. So after spending a great night at […]
In January I ventured out of NYC and visited San Antonio Texas by way of Dallas and Austin. The trip was extra exciting because the night before I stayed at the TWA Hotel- a great way to avoid a 3 AM ride to JFK.. It is an interesting place-a well appointed hotel that is a trip […]
This week instead of going to another country let’s take a trip back in time to the Gilded Age in NYC. We’ll be taking a leisurely walk down 5th Ave from 103rd St to 70th St – so wear comfy shoes or you might want to give your tootsies a break and hop on the […]
July 14 is Bastille Day- Sooo to honor the day that Parisians stormed the Bastille and the onset of the French Revolution in 1789 I decided to check out the French influences a la NYC. What’s with NYC’s fascination with France? I guess the “French Connection” goes way back. It can be attributed to the […]
Our tour will visit 4 areas in NY that are little pieces of Ireland in NYC. The first stop is the Irish Hunger Memorial, located on a ½ acre site at the corner of Vesey Street and North End Avenue near Battery Park City. It is an authentic 19th-century Irish cottage set on a uniquely […]
If you find yourself in the East Village on 6th or 7th street you may just find you have arrived in Ukraine without even jumping on a plane. The culture of Ukraine, handcrafts, and food can be found dispersed right along the streets here. This was previously posted a couple of years ago but I […]
In honor of Black History Month - Elizabeth Jennings Graham - New York's "Own" Rosa Park. Years before Rosa Park's courageous stance a young woman in NYC had a similar story. On Sunday, July 16, 1854, Elizabeth Jennings Graham a school teacher and church organist boarded a trolley at Pearl St and today’s Park Row. […]
As you may know, the Lunar New Year is just about here! New Year’s “Eve” is January 31. It is the Year of the Tiger and as usual, the festivities last 15 days. New Year’s Eve is traditionally spent with family and friends eating “lucky” foods such as: Dumplings - that are associated with wealth […]
Christmas in NYC wouldn’t be the same without all of the amazing trees surrounding the city and becoming a backdrop for photos seen across the world. It started as a German tradition but has evolved NYC into a winter wonderland. It might be late but still, Happy Holidays everyone! Join us in our Little Christmas […]
In my blog I’ll be sharing ways you can join me through my explorations as we discover the food, culture and history from across the globe (all within 5 boros).
