New york

I’d been dreaming of a fall foliage road trip for a long time, and finally made it happen this year, exploring upstate New York during the most colorful time of year.

This week’s Polaroid features the latest addition to New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge: romantic love locks, which are becoming popular in the city. Are New Yorkers getting soft?

I was determined to head to New England to see the fall foliage there this year, but time didn’t allow for a greater road trip – instead, I headed to the Seven Lakes for a day!

My favorite experience last week? Seeing the legendary, crazy Christmas lights in Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood! Merry Christmas, everyone…

Being on the road 365 days a year, we have stayed at some of the world’s best, and worst, hotels. Our Hotel Tip of the Week series offers accommodation recommendations for both budget and luxury hotels we have stayed in and personally recommend. This week: Hotel Elysée, Midtown Manhattan New York.

This past week has been glorious – summer has arrived early in New York City, and with temperatures averaging 85°F / 30°C every day, I’ve found it difficult to work …

After months and months of hostels and 20+ hour bus rides, settling in our Brooklyn apartment has been nothing short of miraculous. We love the neighborhood, at least a dozen …

The two of us can be pretty critical when it comes to hotels, but this week’s Hotel Tip of the Week, The Library Hotel was a particular surprise. Find what we loved and what we didn’t about this creative Manhattan hotel.

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…

I experienced my first real blizzard this week, when I returned to New York. Within hours, the city was covered in 10 inches of snow – what an amazing spectacle!