Thanks for stopping by. I'm here to help you nibble your way through all my city travels. I promise it will be a delicious journey with many exciting stops along the way.
Chick-fil-A has a pop-up in Soho called, The Time Shop. The purpose is to remind you to spend quality time with your loved ones during the holiday season. They give out free peppermint milkshakes and chocolate chunk cookies. You can build your own snowman, take pictures in a snow globe, watch a touching short film, and write a note to a loved one to gift for the holidays.
Milk Bar Flagship opened for their grand opening on November 16, 2019 in the bottom of the Ace Hotel on 29th St. They have a Build-A-Pint station with customized soft serve pints layered with cake and toppings. Make a reservation to Build-A-Cookie or Build-A-Cake, created just how you like it. New bread bombs and cake truffles sold at this location only. Free shipping on everything through the holidays.
The New York Coffee Festival at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City is $30 a ticket, children 10 and under are free. Devoción, Brooklyn Roasting Company, and Dr. Smood coffee shops. Oatly! and Silk were featuring their oat milk. Chocolate samples and Latte Art Live competitions.
Apple picking in Milton, New York at Prospect Hills Orchard. $1.25 a pound. Corn maze, build your own scarecrow for the kids, gourd craft, wagon ride. Many varieties of apples including Honeycrisp and Fuji. Baked goods, homemade jams, jellies, and apple butters. An hour and a half drive from Manhattan.
Best places for trick or treating on the Upper East Side. Trick or treat at the shops on Madison Avenue mid-afternoon. Go early to the haunted house on 72nd street that allows you inside of their home. 95th and 94th street are famous for their spooky decorations. 78th street and 81st street are a fabulous location.
M&M Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, my favorite cookies ever. Sharing two cookie making essentials that I could never bake without– parchment paper half sheets and a large cookie scoop. Using my Grandma’s vintage Kitchen Aid mixer and sharing some memories of my Grandma growing up.
The Infatuation EEEEEATSCON at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens. Shake Shack, Hattie B’s, Salt n’ Straw, Razza, Banter, City Cakes were all there. 27 food stalls. La Croix and Twix gave out free items. Kids Area with a playground, bean bag toss, and ping pong. $30 entry fee plus the cost of food.
Travel guide for a day in Dumbo with kids. Play at Main St. Playground and Pier 1 Playground. Eat lunch at Westville Dumbo and pizza at Juliana’s. Explore art galleries and ride Jane’s Carousel. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge and see The Statue of Liberty. Get ice cream at Ample Hills Creamery.
Zahara de los Atunes is a gorgeous coastal city in southern Spain that is perfect for a beach getaway. Rent one of four cottages at this house on the hill with an infinity pool and ocean views through Airbnb or their Facebook page. Private garden for guests to use, beach toys and bikes all free for guests. View of Morocco Africa from the balcony.
When you’re visiting Hong Kong, rent a junk boat and sail around the southern coast and among the islands. It’s the best way to see Hong Kong, even if you’re traveling with kids. It costs $700 - $1200 per person, usually with a minimum person rule. Visit the local fishing villages to eat fresh seafood and have a local experience.
Zion National Park is my favorite national park because of the gorgeous red rock, the free shuttle bus, the convenient campgrounds, the family friendly hikes, and the iconic hike, The Narrows. We stayed at Watchman Campground with 24 hour plug-ins. There are no bears at Zion National Park.
Hiking The Narrows at Zion National Park with a child. Bring water, food, snacks, camera, tri-pod, and sunglasses. Pack light! Wear closed toe water shoes that are comfortable and don’t give you blisters. Make sure to wear sunscreen! Go to the bathroom before you start as there are no bathrooms in the canyon.
Tétouan, Morocco is a hidden gem within Morocco. It has a small but quaint medina with fair prices and calm interactions. Visit the tanneries in Tétouan for a real look into how Moroccan leather is dyed and used to make beautiful leather products.
Moroccan handicrafts are made by hand using traditional tools and methods to create them from scratch. Visit the Mosaïque Et Poterie De Fes in Fez and the Royal Artisan School with Green Olive Arts in Tétouan to learn more about how these products are made from start to finish. Buy some for yourself to take home, but don’t forget to haggle.
The Fez medina is the largest medina in all of Morocco. Each entrance has a large archway, blue on the outside and green on the inside. Within the medina you will see camel heads, goat heads, a food market, homeless cats, leather products, ceramics, and many more treasures for purchase. Drink some freshly squeezed orange juice and embrace the culture of Fez.
