Cities Archives

Polaroid Of The Week: Cherry Blossom Carpet in New York City

Even though my return to New York has been more stressful than expected, I was able to enjoy the tail end of cherry blossom season in the Botanic Gardens…

Polaroid of the week: Sunset in Sandy Hook, New Jersey

Upon returning to New York from Canada, I went straight out to the Jersey Shore – which turned out to be nothing like I expected! Check out Sandy Hook’s amazing sunset!

Polaroid of the week: A hidden book in Manhattan

This week’s Polaroid features a spot in New York City that most visitors don’t make it to: The wonderful Sculpture Garden at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine on the Upper West Side.

Sandy Hook: A blissful beach escape from New York City

When I needed a break from the hectic life in New York City, I opted for Sandy Hook, a beach-filled peninsula along the Jersey Shore. The pristine beaches are pure bliss!

The best running routes in New York City

Check out my favorite running routes in New York, including distances & difficulty, where to train for the New York Marathon and what’s my new favorite running gear brand!

The 10 best things to do in Las Vegas: Non-Gambling & almost free!

We never meant to start our globetrotting adventure in Las Vegas. A series of random circumstances led us to start in Sin City, but after three and a half cold & rainy years in England, the sweltering and sunny Nevada desert seemed the perfect kick-off for our around-the-world journey.

Neither of us are any good at gambling, and with no desire to lose all our savings to slots and booze, we set out to explore how to enjoy the city of Vegas beyond the sin.