Visit the Church of Sweden’s NYC Christmas Market (Julshop)
I have so many fond memories of Christmas markets in Europe– I’ve been to many in Germany, Austria, Hungary, France and England, among others. But one of the most magical …
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New York City’s Best 50 Souvenirs and Gifts (a Local’s Guide)
This is the most comprehensive list of unique NYC souvenirs you will find. When creating this master list of the best and top 50 New York City souvenirs, I wanted to include (i) iconic NYC souvenirs that represent the city (ii) food souvenirs; (iii) souvenirs for kids and (iv) NYC themed gifts for friends and family back home. I also wanted the NYC souvenirs to be affordable, so no NYC gift listed here is over $50 and most are well under $10.
Angels Flight: Best Nearly Free thing to do in Downtown LA
Downtown Los Angeles (commonly called “DTLA”) is full of interesting sights, delicious food, photo opps and unique souvenirs. It’s an especially great area if you are looking to cover a …
The Top Souvenirs For all 50 U.S. States: a Master List
Souvenirs often reveal a lot about regional culture, so I was curious to see what interesting items people are bringing home from other states. To get a birds eye perspective …
Will ChatGPT Replace the Travel Blog: the Surprising Results of My AI Experiment
In the last few months, the major news outlets have been whipping themselves into a frenzy over the current and potential future implications of artificial intelligence (“AI”). Time Magazine warns …
What to See on a Free Visit to the New York Public Library and Gift Shop
What to see for free on a visit to the New York Public library and what souvenirs to buy from the gift shop.