Tradition isn’t a word that’s normally used in a city as international and open minded as New York, but when it comes to Thanksgiving even New Yorkers enjoy traditions. What’s there not to like? Lots of food, laughs, football, and sales!Many internationals come from countries in which Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated and are unsure what to… Continue reading Thanksgiving in New York – Traditions and Customs
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You are 13 Apps Away from Living Like a New Yorker
If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere, right?While making it in New York may not be as easy as one would like, one of the many benefits of living in the city is the variety of unique services that tailor to your every need. New Yorkers are constantly connected to their… Continue reading You are 13 Apps Away from Living Like a New Yorker
Other Sides of America: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Weekend Trips
Despite still being more spread out than most European countries, the northeast coast is the most condensed area of US. With five major cities within a 450 mile stretch, there is a lot of life happening on and around the Atlantic coast. Living in NYC is great, but to get a feel for the way… Continue reading Other Sides of America: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Weekend Trips
Food Shopping in NYC: How and Where to Shop
What’s one thing that any person needs to tackle when moving to a foreign country? Food shopping. While New York City has a great international restaurant scene that is sure to keep you from being too homesick, food shopping is often seen as an annoying but necessary part of life – and for some, more… Continue reading Food Shopping in NYC: How and Where to Shop
Our Favorite New York Christmas Picks
December is almost here, we’ve already had our first snow flurries of the season, and the weather is getting colder – all these things tell us that Christmas, and the holiday season, have definitely come to New York. New York at Christmas is a special time, familiar even to those who haven’t been here. There… Continue reading Our Favorite New York Christmas Picks
Where to Start with New York City Shopping
New York City has some of the best shopping in the country, and while the opportunities to purchase everything from electronics to high fashion can be appealing, the city’s endless retailers can certainly be a bit daunting if you’re not sure where to find what you’re looking for. Understanding the who, what, and where of… Continue reading Where to Start with New York City Shopping
Social Etiquette in NYC
Nothing is ever really considered “out of the ordinary” in New York City, but there are rules within the chaos. The city’s nature makes time and space critical aspects of living in New York City and, when compromised, residents are not afraid to share their true feelings. If you plan on living in New York,… Continue reading Social Etiquette in NYC
Fashion Week in NYC
The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is upon us, and for New York City’s fashionistas, designers, and generally stylish population, there’s a lot to look forward to. From September 6 through 13, style awards, model showings, and tons of big names in fashion will be taking over NYC. If you can’t score a coveted seat inside… Continue reading Fashion Week in NYC
In Mid-Manhattan, Culture and Cuisine all’Italia
It’s easy to feel a bit disoriented when entering Eataly for the first time. Not just because of the crowds, which are plentiful at most hours of the day. Nor only because of the noise, which is on par with a Times Square subway station at rush hour. Rather, it’s because Eataly is not a… Continue reading In Mid-Manhattan, Culture and Cuisine all’Italia