New york city

Did you know that New York’s Brooklyn Bridge was a popular place to seal your love with a love padlock? We added our very own love lock to the iconic landmark this summer.

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

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.

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!

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:

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

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.

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.

Join me on a culinary world tour – I am sharing my top five ethnic food finds in New York City with you, ranging from Australia to Venezuela to the Middle East!

This week’s Polaroid features some rad street art near my apartment in Brooklyn, by a street artist whose pieces I absolutely love – meet the Iranian artists Icy & Sot!