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I was visiting Time Square last week - purchased Arabian Perfume Oil from a nice gentleman selling from a booth. Does anyone know the name of this vendor. I need to buy more!! The scent is amazing.

Things to Do in Times Square

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Things to Do for Christmas in New York

hi. I just bought your guide through ETSY. imwe are celebrating my daughter's sweet 16 and are visiting on December 12, 13, 14, and 15. since we are there for Friday through Monday, how do you think I should schedule my…

Hi Magda, thanks so much for grabbing the guide and happy sweet 16 to your daughter, what a fun way to celebrate! Since you’ll be here Friday through Monday, I’d recommend front-loading some of the “big ticket” holiday…

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Landmarks and history 1

Things to Do in Times SquareVisiting Times Square is an absolute must for first-time visitors to the big apple. But what is there to do in Times Square besides looking at…22 places, 21 worth it

Beer, pubs and breweries 1

Thirst-Quenching Brooklyn BreweriesBrooklyn’s craft beer scene punches above its weight. Having spent a ton of time drinking beer in New York’s coolest borough, I’d like to highlight…8 places, 8 worth it

Greenpoint 1

Things to Do in Greenpoint, BrooklynBrooklyn has no shortage of charming neighborhoods but there’s something special about Greenpoint. The neighborhood clings to an authenticity that…9 places, 9 worth it

Chelsea 1

Things to Do in ChelseaChelsea is known as Manhattan’s art district, so it comes as no surprise that the charming neighborhood is chock-full of beautiful and unique things…18 places, 17 worth it

Cheap eats 1

Cheap Eats in New York CityEating well in New York doesn’t have to drain your bank account. I know because I spent my first year here surviving on dollar slices and halal…16 places, 13 worth it

Cocktail bars and speakeasies 1

Wait List-Worthy Cocktail Bars in New York CityMy husband I have a running list of cocktail bars we’ve tried in this city. It’s embarrassingly long. But the places on this list are the ones we…15 places, 15 worth it

Pizza 1

Pizza Joints in New York CityAs a local New Yorker, pizza might as well be my middle name. I’ve spent countless hours searching for the best pizza in New York City. Spoiler…16 places, 16 worth it

Christmas 1

Things to Do for Christmas in NYCNew for 2026. Every place in this guide is on my Christmas tracker, a map and a calendar of the whole season with the dates the morning they are…30 places, 23 worth it · Updated Mar 22

Museums 1

Things to See at The Metropolitan Museum of ArtOne of my favorite things about living in New York City is having daily access to world-class museums. If things to see at the Met is on your list,…20 places, 20 worth it

Happy hour 1

West Village Happy Hour DealsLiving in NYC has many perks, chief among them is having daily access to world-class cocktail bars. As a New Yorker who takes. But with average…9 places, 9 worth it

Financial District 1

Unforgettable Things to Do in the Financial DistrictThe Financial District might be best known as the epicenter of New York’s business world, but there’s much more to this historic neighborhood than…18 places, 17 worth it

Wine and whisky 1

Scotch Whisky Bars in New York CityMaybe it’s a sign of the times, but finding good scotch whisky bars in New York City (especially ones that don’t break the bank) is no easy task.…13 places, 9 worth it

Upper West Side 1

Things to Do on the Upper West SideI currently live in the Upper West Side (UWS) and thought it might be fun to roundup the best things to do on the Upper West Side for anyone planning…20 places, 19 worth it

Views 1

All 5 Observation Decks in New York CityVisiting an observation deck in New York City is a must for first-time visitors. The city is full of skyscrapers, but the question I always get from…5 places, 5 worth it

Summer 1

Things to Do in New York City in JuneSummer in New York City is a vibrant time, especially in June. Longer days and warm sunshine create the perfect backdrop for a plethora of exciting…21 places, 21 worth it

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