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The Truth About Becoming A New York City Tour Guide

“I can’t wait to get back to New York City where at least when I walk down the street nobody ever hesitates to tell me exactly what they think of me.” – Ani DiFranco I just want to start off by saying IT’S OFFICIAL. After much studying and a lengthy exam — on which I…Read more...
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6 Essential NYC Travel Tips

Traveling to the Big Apple? Here are six essential tips for visiting New York City to help ensure a smooth trip. Note: Don’t forget to book your private NYC Photo Journey with me, Jessie on a Journey. The experience includes photos of your group to keep! 1. Look For Alternatives To Touristy Excursions Sure, seeing…Read more...
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Get To Know Your Community Through EatWith

Food is powerful. It not only has the ability to give us energy and keep us healthy, but to bring us together. New York City may not always be the most friendly place to live and visit, and sometimes there are walls that need to be broken down. EatWith, a startup platform allowing locals to…Read more...
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Discover New York: Cocoa & Caffeine At The Chocolate Room

I’ve decided that I spend too much time in the same New York City neighborhoods — Bushwick, Williamsburg and the Lower East Side — and that 2-3 times per month I am going to venture to uncharted territories (aka neighborhoods I don’t know well) and just get lost. This past weekend I explored Carroll Gardens/Cobble…Read more...
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Sweet In The City: The Best NYC Chocolate Shops [Video]

As my regular readers know, I’m OBSESSED with chocolate (no joke, I’m eating it as I write this post). I also got a green screen for Christmas. So, for my first green screen-enabled video I’m choosing to tell you about my absolute favorite spots to savor cupcakes, dessert pizzas, raw truffles and other unique treats.…Read more...

Discover New York: Simit + Smith Delivers A Healthy Dose Of Turkish Culture

Bagels. Pizza. Sandwiches. There’s no denying New Yorkers love their bread; however, it can be difficult to find a satisfying food for those craving carbs who want something different (and to watch their waistline). That’s where Simit + Smith, a quickly growing artisanal cafe chain, comes in, bringing the healthy and traditional Turkish staple to…Read more...
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