It's been a while since I wrote a post suggesting a basic itinerary to explore the Columbia University area - if you didn't check it out, just click here to read. I really like that area and it's a no-brainer tip for anyone who wants…
Two and a half years living in New York and I had never visited the campus of Columbia University. But, in the last days that my mother was here in New York, with several places visited, I thought, we can take a walk by that side. I…
Italian cuisine is among my favorites. For me, any day is a pasta day (or a pizza day). In New York, there are plenty of options - but unfortunately, a lot of people (mostly tourists) only have two references in this category: Olive Garden and…
I had been at Friedmans, but it was only after I was there for the third time that I finally convinced myself that I should recommend the place for you guys. After all, when a restaurant deserves a second and a third visit in New…
Every time I talk about Harlem - or see someone mentioning the neighborhood - I read at least one comment like, "But is not dangerous?". This kind of myth about some parts of the neighborhood increases bad fame and makes you miss a chance to…
I think I've talked a million times about my love for Italian food. How not to love a good pasta? Whenever someone recommends Carmines or Olive Garden as Italian restaurants to visit in New York, I get sad and, I confess, I think they are…
As I've said on another occasion, it's not easy to cover every subject in New York ... after all, writing a blog is much more than just describing information. The idea here is to share experiences. And if I have not had such an experience,…
I know 2016 was not a very nice year for the world. There have been so many bad things, things that have made us discredit the future, the world and people. Like so many of you, I hope 2017 will be a better year. It can…
If you are a frequently traveler, you've probably heard about Airbnb. Airbnb is a community online service for people to advertise, discover and booking accommodation - which can range from bedrooms or apartments or houses. For clarity: pretend that I am going to Brazil to spend two…
There would be no better way to celebrate the end of winter - and the of the snow, the freezing cold and the heavy jackets season (sorry people, me and 95% of people I know are already tired of the long winter) - with the…