23 Ways to Blend in with New Yorkers

When I first moved here I stuck out like a sore thumb. In a city of tourists, New Yorkers have a way of knowing when someone’s out of place. Mainly because I always looked confused. Now, I can spot a tourist or someone new to the city from a mile away. Such as; you look...

Spotlight on The US Graduate Visa

When you’re in college you have a goal and a purpose, you’re safe in a bubble where your daily routine is set. Once you graduate, the panic starts because this is when real life choices are going to dictate your future. You’re nearing the quarter-life crisis. Yes, it’s a thing (my parents are definitely reading...

Typically Crazy New York

This city keeps me laughing, there’s no doubt about that. I recently came across an image on Facebook of a man on the subway with his pet peacock and not one person on the train took notice. In fact, they were all staring at their phones going about their own business. It just summed up...

Food is My Friend

We’re spoiled for choice in New York and I’ll never stop discovering new restaurants, which makes this blog entry a little bit difficult but also a great excuse to eat out as much as I can. Here’s a selection of my favourite restaurants so far, some obvious choices and some I’ve stumbled upon myself. The...

Moving Abroad With 30 Too Many Shoes

No one enjoys packing for an overnight stay, never mind packing up your life and moving across the world. I’ll never forget the torturous task of fitting everything into one giant suitcase and weighing it frantically every time I added another item. It took days and little did I know, a strategy was essential. A...

For The Sweet Toothed..

Anyone who knows me is well aware of my addiction to sugar. I wanted to do a piece on sweets for so long, but I knew I just had to try so many stores and restaurants first. If you’re any bit as sweet toothed as me (which is probably 70% of the world’s population), you’ll...

Escape the City Without Leaving

Even the greatest cities in the world can get claustrophobic at the best of times. Whether you’re homesick, you’ve got a lot going on at work or you’re just having a bad day, you’ll always feel refreshed after escaping the hustle and bustle or at least the illusion of escape. Here’s some suggestions for those...

A Guide to the Perfect NYC Trip

One thing I’ve realized about having visitors is that they try so hard to fit all of the sights into such a short stay and in doing so, they don’t always enjoy their trip. So, I’ve come up with a few suggestions to ensure you get the best out of your stay. Over-planning puts you...

You Are More Than Your Instagram

As much as social media is a big part of my job and previous jobs, it’s also a huge part of my personal life and I can’t stress enough how important it is to not let social media control your life. I feel as though this is the biggest issue with our generation right now...

Ab Workouts For The Lazies

I’m so skeptical of people who enjoy working out. Does being out of breath, sweating profusely and inflicting pain upon yourself bring you happiness? You’re not human. Ever see those scenes in movies where a friend convinces another to throw all of their anger and frustration or hurt into a gym session? Has anyone ever...