new york city Archives

Williamsburg, NYC: Blink and you’ll miss this of-the-moment Brooklyn neighborhood (maybe you already did)

Williamsburg is the most exciting neighborhood in the current Brooklyn renaissance – read on to find out why!

Around the block but worlds apart – New York’s Little Italy and Chinatown

Find out why New York’s Little Italy was underwhelming, why Chinatown is fascinating and why Ahoy New York Tours and Tasting is a must for travelers and New York locals alike.

What zero tolerance policy? New York’s gorgeous street art scene

In the cities we visit around the globe, colorful walls display incredible pieces of street art. Although New York is no exception, find out why the scene in NY is more challenging, how it changed over the years and see some pictures of the street art we loved throughout the city!

Adventures in housesitting in New York City

I came to New York for a housesit this summer, and the owners canceled their trip last-minute. I ended up housesitting 8 times there though – find out how I did it:

Polaroid of the week: A parade of mermaids in Coney Island

Yesterday, Coney Island turned into mermaid central when the annual Mermaid Parade marched down the boardwalk for the 32nd time – an unforgettable summer event!

Polaroid Of The Week: 5 Pointz, New York City’s Street Art Mecca

This week’s Polaroid features 5 Pointz, New York City’s street art mecca – an abandoned factory where street artists from around the world paint colorful graffiti.

Where to stay in New York City – The Nolitan Hotel

The Where to Stay In series (formerly Hotel Tip of the Week) offers accommodation recommendations from around the world. Every hotel mentioned on GlobetrotterGirls.com are places we have stayed and personally recommend. This time: The Nolitan Hotel, New York City.