Skip to Content

A Perfect Visit to The Nutcracker in NYC — Guide & Review

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 …

Read More about A Perfect Visit to The Nutcracker in NYC — Guide & Review

Holiday Lights at Bronx Zoo Planning Guide & Review

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 …

Read More about Holiday Lights at Bronx Zoo Planning Guide & Review

Bryant Park Winter Village Guide + Review

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 …

Read More about Bryant Park Winter Village Guide + Review

10 Tips for Celebrating Christmas Away From Home

During our year-long backpack trip around the world, we spent Christmas in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I recall that Christmas morning quite vividly. I was drinking a peppermint mocha and watching “A Christmas Story” on my laptop in a cafe. I knew that somewhere on the other side of the world, it was still Christmas Eve …

Read More about 10 Tips for Celebrating Christmas Away From Home