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 …
Picture London and you’ll probably picture the famous clocktower known as Big Ben. In this brief but thorough guide, we’ll explain everything you never knew you didn’t know about Big Ben. Then we’ll share some practical information for visiting Big Ben during your trip to London. Before I go too far in this post, I …
In this post we’re exploring Borough Market. This food market is one of London’s oldest and most famous, and it’s bursting with a variety of delicious, fresh and ethically-sourced foods and goods. This market should be on on every London visitor’s itinerary at least once, and we’re going to help you plan the perfect visit. …
The London Transport Museum is a great place for guests of all ages to learn more about the different vehicles and systems that have moved through London over the years. It’s a small museum that packs in plenty of interactive and fun things to do. In this post, we’ll help you plan a perfect visit …