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This is Why I Don’t Go Camping

I have mentioned many times that I am not a camper nor a hiker. You can say I am lazy, prissy, or whatever else you want – I have same damn good reasons not to camp. After having several issues with nature while in the concrete jungle of New York City, I thought I’d provide some proof to this.… Continue reading

Cheap Food in New York City

Obviously, New York is not known for being a cheap city. Of course, every city, no matter how expensive, has places you can eat on a small budget. Here are a few of my favorite, super cheap meals I had in NYC.

Street Meat

The term “street meat” is used to describe a variety of meat dishes sold from food… Continue reading

A NYC Cruise Tour for People who Hate Cruises and Tours

I’ve never been a huge fan of tours. I find the overload of information spewed in the form of a memorized script a little boring, and I generally find the people on the tour unbearable. I don’t hate cruises, but I do get seasick on occasion, so long and unnecessary boat rides aren’t not exactly in my top five. The… Continue reading

Cafe con Leche: Cuban Food in New York City

New York City has so much to offer in the world of food that it can be completely overwhelming. Even if you can narrow your desires down to a certain cuisine, you are bound to have hundreds of options. For someone as indecisive as me, that can be a real issues, especially considering how crabby I get when hungry.

However,… Continue reading

Short Term Apartment vs. Hotel

I’m at the age where the grime of hostels is getting harder and harder for me to overlook. Don’t get me wrong, I still stay in them. When I’m traveling solo, I suck it up and tell myself the bed is clean, that the bathroom will be acceptable, and constantly remind myself of how much money I am saving.

But… Continue reading

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