Watching the Hugh Jackman-led Tony Awards last night, along with dazzling performances from this season’s biggest musicals, reminded me again of just how wonderful it is to take in a Broadway show. I’ve always been a fan of musical theater but was blown away at my first Broadway production, which was a performance in 2005 […]
“Who ya gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS!” Can you believe that movie and its joyful song came out 30 years ago today?? It’s a bit hard to believe that 3 decades have passed since I first saw the cuddly-yet-deadly Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man stamping around, and heard Bill Murray utter my two favorite lines: “Human sacrifice, dogs and […]
The free-to-tour New York Public Library is beautiful, stately, and rivals pricier sites with its gorgeous architecture. And the fact that it played a part in my beloved first Sex and the City movie is just one more extra bonus! New York City is known for expensive attractions, restaurants, and fashion. So it’s a relief […]
After several days of rain, the weather in New York City last Wednesday morning was absolutely gorgeous with sunshine, bold blue skies, a gentle breeze, and brilliantly colored flowers… everywhere! I had heard that tulips were in bloom all over the city and saw some for myself on my cab ride into the city earlier […]
The Don Giovanni Restaurant on west 44th Street in New York City is my favorite type of eatery. It’s small and cute, feels “authentic” and has great food and service. Located between 8th and 9th Avenues just west of Times Square, it’s also one of those places tucked into a dim area where you […]
Today, TripAdvisor released the top winners of its 2013 Travelers’ Choice Attractions awards, which were based on online reviews and opinions from tourists all over the world. The lists include the Top US Landmarks, World Landmarks, US and World Parks, US Museums, and US Amusement and Water Parks. I have to say, I’m kind of […]
Blogathon 2013 Guest Post: Hello, travel readers! My name is Alana, I live in upstate New York, and I normally blog at Ramblinwitham.blogspot.com. My blog is devoted to flower and plant gardening and photography, local food, the United States Civil War, long distance caregiving, and other topics important to me. Today, I am guest posting […]
The first time I was introduced to Bathtub Gin, a favorite haunt in New York City, was 3 years ago — although since then I’ve taken many people back to this hidden fun spot. Back in 2010, a group of us had finished a work-sponsored dinner and were enjoying the warm yet breezy August evening […]
