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June 27, 2022

How to Spend One Day in LA

I wish you didn’t have to miss The lights of Los Angeles See the city and the ocean mist I wish you could be here for this -JOnathan Roy Ah, the City of Angels. You’ve seen it in countless movies…

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June 8, 2022

Best Free Things to Do in NYC This Summer

Summer journeys to Niagara and to other places Aggravate all our cares, we’ll save our fares I’ve a cozy little flat in what is known as old Manhattan We’ll settle down right here in town -“Manhattan” by Lorenz Hart and…

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May 22, 2022

How to Spend One Day in Brooklyn

“Brooklyn, Brooklyn take me in. Are you aware the shape I’m in?” -The Avett Brothers [I and Love and You] If you are visiting New York City, you should absolutely leave Manhattan at some point! While Manhattan is great, if…

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Hi there! I'm Rachel, lover of stories, history, and the great outdoors, with a penchant for the fantastical. Raised in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State and grown in New York City, I love sharing the best of both my worlds, while exploring new horizons. Come ramble with me!

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Happy First Day of Spring! 🌸 This photo was tak Happy First Day of Spring! 🌸
This photo was taken last year @brooklynbotanic but hopefully the cherry trees look like this again soon! Until then, we’ll keep checking their cherry tracker.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all who celebrate! ☘️ How do you celebrate? With trad music? At home with movies? With Guinness?
If you need inspiration for which pub at which to have a pint tonight, I’ve got some recommendations on my blog! (Link in bio)
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#nyc #historicnyc #nychistory #nycirishpubs #mcsorelys #irishpubsinnyc #irishamerican #irishnyc #nystpatricksday #stpaddysday #nycbars
Are you gonna be at any of these Irish pubs in NYC Are you gonna be at any of these Irish pubs in NYC for St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow? They got pints, tunes, and craic!
For more Irish pubs in NYC, check out my blog post about them! (Link in bio)
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New blog post! Just in time for St. Paddy’s Day, New blog post! Just in time for St. Paddy’s Day, “7 Best Irish Pubs in NYC at Which to Grab a Pint” is now up [link in bio].
This one here is McSorely’s Old Ale House in the East Village. It’s the oldest Irish pub in the city, as it’s been open since 1854. Not so fun fact though: the second photo could only have been taken in the past 50 years, since women weren’t allowed inside until 1970!
To read more about McSorely’s, and the famous wishbones that hang over the bar, head to the blog!
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We had some early bloomers in Central Park this we We had some early bloomers in Central Park this week! 🌸
The Central Park Conservatory has said blooms will be early this year. These were located on the west side of the reservoir, near w. 90th Street. Over the next few weeks you can find cherry blossoms in Central Park in the following spots:
-Cherry Hill
-Pilgrim Hill
-Nell Singer Lilac Walk
-Delacorte Theater
-Behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art
-Great Lawn
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