As we end our stay here in New York City, I will start a series on my experiences in the various districts of Manhattan that I have enjoyed on numerous occasions. My first will be about Times Square. I’ve decided to pull each of the various districts out as a separate blog post so you…
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Take a free ferry to Brooklyn
Unless you’re a New Yorker who’s really into IKEA, you probably don’t know about this great free ferry travel tour. Visit IKEA Brooklyn on a free ferry on Weekends We discovered this purely by accident. We walked around and ended up on Pier 11, where all the fairies leave to head over to various parts…
15 Great Tips for Medications and Travelling
My Experiences of Medications and Travelling I am always impressed with senior travellers, who can manage with just a backpack on their journeys for a few months. Medications and travelling consume a lot of my thoughts these days. It seems I need a carry-on just for my medications. By now, most of us know that…
Are Hop-On Hop-Off Buses Worth It?
This post is certainly not for the slow traveller who has time to explore a city. This is meant for tourists in a city for a few days. What is the best way to see the sights? Are the Hop-On Hop-Off Buses a good value? I have taken Hop-On Hop-Off Buses buses a number of…
The Variety of Toilets and Toilet Paper
Toilet Paper on the Run Outside your hotel, I strongly advise taking wipes, tissues, or even your own toilet paper roll that you can use in a public washroom. Generally speaking, these are to be avoided, but that’s not always possible. Some countries have a person outside the washroom, keeping an eye out and handing…
Is Coney Island Worth The Visit
Who hasn’t heard of Coney Island and has these images from the 50s in movies? Ah, the 1950s – a time when Coney Island was at the height of its popularity and a beloved location for movies. But on our visit this past weekend, it seemed quite dated. I had a similar feeling when I…
Wonders of the Brooklyn Bridge
Are you looking for a stunning view of the New York skyline that will take your breath away? Well, look no further than the Brooklyn Bridge! This iconic landmark has been a symbol of New York City for over 100 years, and it’s an engineering marvel that continues to amaze visitors today. So wear your…
5 Best Ways to Get Broadway Tickets
If you’re planning a trip to New York City and looking to catch a Broadway show, you might be wondering about the best ways to get Broadway tickets. With so many options available, deciding which method to use can be overwhelming and confusing. But worry not because, in this article, I will break down the…
Review of Broadway’s The Book of Mormon
Here is my review of one of the most popular Broadway shows: “The Book of Mormon,” which I saw a couple of weeks ago. Written by the creators of “South Park” and the composer of “Avenue Q,” this musical is irreverent, hilarious, and completely over-the-top. I am not a fan of “South Park” as I…
Surviving Jet Lag and Iceland
We just returned from a four-day trip to Iceland, and I have felt jet lag since we left. It was like going to Europe for a long weekend! Is it me? Am I getting too old? Never! Iceland is in the same time zone as Great Britain – five hours difference, so I would naturally…