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16 Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in NYC Right Now!

If I’m being brutally honest, I am not a HUGE dessert person since I typically prefer salty snacks to sweet snacks. However, the exception to that rule is a classic …

View of me standing ona. glass stairway in front of three tiffany lamps on display in the New York Historical Society.

9 Best Hostels in NYC in 2025 from a Local

I am not gonna lie to you. Staying in NYC is expensive even if you’re staying in one of the best hostels in NYC. I mean, I just looked into …

Me exploring Lake Placid. There is a tree with orange leaves in the background as I walk on grass in a black t-shirt and red skirt. There is a dirt road to the left and small lake just behind it as I explore the area during the best time to visit Lake Placid.

The Absolute Best Time to Visit Lake Placid with Tips from a Local

Epic local guide to the best time to visit Lake Placid in 2024.

Exterior View of the Mountain Village of Lake Placid from a Foggy Mirror Lake at Sunrise

9 Unique Things to Do in Lake Placid in 2024

Epic list 0f 9 super cool things to do in Lake Placid now.

Me sitting behind an original pizza pie on a metal tray with a pizza server on the left. I have my hands out behind the pizza and am wearing a pink coat and yellow hat at John's of Bleecker Street.

21 Best Celebrity Restaurants in NYC

Epic list to the best celebrity restaurants in NYC right this minute.

Me holding a menu for Lexington Candy Shop woth the vintage resaurant in the background. I am wearing a yellow and gray winter hat.

24 Fun Restaurants in NYC for Kids + Secret Local Tips

Expert’s guide to all of the best kid-friendly restaurants in NYC.

A view of Central Park in the winter with the skyscrapers on the West Side being reflected in the lake near the Ramble.

Local’s Complete Guide to Visiting New York City in February

A local’s guide to visiting NYC in February + secret local tips.

Me sitting in a jacket and hat while sitting at a red booth inside Ellen's Stardust Diner. I am holding a blue glass with

29 Fun Restaurants in NYC for Adults in 2023 + Local Tips

Local’s rad guide to some of the fun restaurants in NYC for adults in 2024.

Flight of four beers that range from light to dark and that sit on a table at one of the best Keuka Lake breweries.

Insider’s Guide to the Best Syracuse Breweries

An insider’s guide to 14 of the all time best Syracuse Breweries. So, if you like craft beer then this list of the best breweries in Syracuse is for you!

Lighthouse at Montauk Point State Park, one of the top things to din the Hamptons.

12 of the Absolute Best Beaches in Montauk for 2024

Insider’s guide to the 12 best beaches in Montauk.

About the Author

Welcome! My name is Kelly and I’m so happy you’re here! I was born and raised in New York City and have spend the past 30+ years here.

Now I want to share my expert tips with you so that you can travel NYC like a local.

I has also spent a ton fo time living in and exploring New York State, and want to share all my expert advice on how to travel in Lake George, Lake Placid, Poughkeepsie, Woodstock, and more.

So, come with me and let\'s explore New York and New York City like a local, not a tourist.

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