NYC based Travel Consultant and Travel Blogger. Have visited 47 countries and love to plan complex, custom trips for individuals and groups. Made my first solo international trip at 15.
Paris: Are you in the Paris floods?
My expat friends who live in Paris have been posting photos of the floods on Facebook and it looks pretty serious. Meanwhile, I emailed a French friend who lives in Paris and she told me it's nothing and something the media is blowing out of proportion. Considering... See More
London: 2 days in London, what to see?
My absolutely favorite museum in London is the Sir John Soane's Museum. Very small, filled with antiquities - and near Lincoln Fields where you still see barristers in the robes with white wigs. Nearby is Covent Garden, which is nice to stroll around... See More
Paris: Best Way to get from airport to hotel
I always take the RER and have never had any issues with pickpockets, but I'm a New Yorker and pretty vigilant. I also go everywhere for however long in carryon luggage. Did the Air France bus RTP once. It was hard to find at CDG (the stop is marked on the pavement... See More
Paris: What's it like to stay in the 15th arrondissement?
It's a very nice area, and with the metro you can get to anywhere in Paris very quickly as long as there's no strike. I only say this because one is anticipated for this week and I have clients in town, so it's fresh in my mind. A friend of the family is... See More
Paris: how to cover Paris in 4 days/3 nights?
You really can't cover Paris in 3-4 days. I've been there repeatedly and have only scratched the surface! Crystal gave you some good info. I would add - if you will be there on a Sunday, head to the Marais. The stores and restaurants are open, unlike in other... See More
Share your last memory of Solo Travel?
Well... I love solo travel! I book trips without thinking to ask anyone if they want to go with me. But, I just had a horrible experience at an All Inclusive in Mexico. Have been going to Mexico for years and this has never happened before. Maybe because I never stay... See More
Philadelphia: What is there to do in Philly besides eat cheese steaks?
So much great info here! One place I dont think anyone mentioned - Federal Donuts Amazing! Several locations throughout the city. One very near the Walnut Street shopping mentioned in the great post below. I bring home their fried chicken to NYC... See More
New York City: free or cheap things to do in NYC
Almost every NYC museum has a free admission night. The Met is the only pay as you wish museum, as far as I know. You might want to explore our outer boroughs too - beyond Manhattan. Red Hook Brooklyn (take the free IKEA boat from Pier 11... See More
New York City: Restaurant recommendations for Upper West Side?
The Mermaid Inn is very good. They usually have great Happy Hour pricing on some menu items too. See More
Paris: Should I stay near Eiffel Tower or city center (Notre Dame area)?
Given the choice, I would say the 6th Arrondissement, but I would also suggest looking at the 11th arrondissement of Paris. It's a more neighborhood-y neighborhood, with lots of restaurants and bars. Many metro lines. You can... See More