I recently had the pleasure of seeing The Nutcracker in New York City for the first time. As a lifelong fan of the ballet, I was so excited to see it performed by the New York City Ballet to George Balanchine’s iconic choreography. In this post we’ll cover everything you need to know to plan …
In this post we discuss everything you need to know about visiting Top of the Rock, the observation deck at the top of Rockefeller Center. We’ll start with the basics of visiting before discussing our visit and whether or not we feel Top of the Rock is worth the price. Keep reading to learn all …
Almost every park and square in New York City has a Christmas tree this time of year, and it seems like most of them also have a special Christmas tree lighting ceremony. I’d never been to a tree lighting ceremony, but it was on my NYC Christmas bucket list so I had to make it …
Holiday Lights is a seasonal event that takes place at the Bronx Zoo in New York City at Christmastime. After many years experiencing ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, we recently moved to New York and were excited to see the Holiday Lights at Bronx Zoo for the first time. Read on to learn …
From November through March, Bryant Park transforms into a winter wonderland. The Bryant Park Winter Village is primarily a holiday market and ice rink, but there’s a few other things to do there, too. In this post, we’ll outline all of the offerings at Bryant Park Winter Village, including lots of details on ice skating …
If you’re looking for the best views in Paris, the Eiffel Tower is going to dominate every list and with good reason. It’s the tallest structure in Paris, giving you a birds-eye view for miles over the entire city in all directions. Not to mention the allure that comes with stepping inside one of the …
In this post we review Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic. We had the opportunity to see the show in Rosemont, Illinois while visiting Chicago for the 2022 Chicago Marathon. We’ll cover the show itself, along with the pre-show Elmo Meet & Greet, booking information, and anything else you need to know to decide if …
The eclectic and artsy New York City neighborhood of Chelsea is located on the central east side of Manhattan. This area of the city is famous for its many art galleries, unique architecture and namesake market. We recently spent a relaxing afternoon in Chelsea, and in this post we’re sharing our exact itinerary. Our afternoon …
The quaint cobblestone streets, winding alleys and Haussman buildings — the ones with the stone facades and wrought iron railings — that you picture when you think of a Paris postcard are all very much real. Walking through Paris is definitely the best way to explore those scenes. While Paris is incredibly walkable, it’s also …
We’ve traveled to London many times now, and every time I leave I find myself wanting to go back. There’s something about the cozy glow of a British pub and the warmness of the locals’ accents that just feels like home to me. In fact, just the other day my husband asked where I’d live …