by Cori | Jun 20, 2019 | Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, New York State, Queens, Staten Island
Sometimes the big, obvious choices are must-sees. Other times you’re better off skipping the crowds and going someplace totally weird. As a Brooklyn CouchSurfing Ambassador, I would get asked for recommendations all the time. Here are my top recommendations for what...
by Cori | Oct 16, 2018 | Brooklyn, Living Guides
What it’s really like to live in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn New York, USA A small town in a big city The first time I stepped off the subway and walked into Ditmas Park…I was so confused. Where was I? Where had the city gone? I had no idea that Brooklyn had...
by Cori | Oct 2, 2018 | Brooklyn
What it’s really like to live in Windsor Terrace & Kensington, Brooklyn New York, USA Family friendly neighborhoods in the city These two neighborhoods are both literally and metaphorically half way between Park Slope and Ditmas Park. It feels less like the...
by Cori | Jun 6, 2016 | Brooklyn, Manhattan, New York City, Queens
New York has its share of bad weather. Rain, snow, or heat, here’s how to keep yourself entertained. If you’re in denial about the weather The Butterfly Conservatory Sure, it’s disgusting outside, but if it’s between September and May, you can still find yourself in a...
by Cori | Feb 23, 2016 | Brooklyn
You’ve talked your mom into coming up to visit you. Or perhaps you’re one of those people whose parents visit them voluntarily. What do you do with her once she’s here? What you need is activities that are mom friendly while demonstrating why you pay so much to live...
by Cori | Feb 16, 2016 | Bronx, Brooklyn, New York City, New York State, Queens, Staten Island, USA
New York City is known for Central Park. The other parks get considerably less attention – and have considerably less public access. Fort Totten, Queens There are areas of the park that are accessible; namely, the athletic fields. The rest is crumbling abandoned...
by Cori | Feb 9, 2016 | Bronx, Brooklyn, New York State, Queens, Staten Island, USA
We’ve done a lot of walking through areas we’ve been warned against exploring. Here are our top picks for where to find the bodies the next time someone notices a couple dozen teenage boys have gone missing. Shack under the Hells Gate Bridge The best way...
by Cori | May 19, 2015 | Brooklyn, Media Coverage, Nomad Life, Toronto
Earlier this year, my wife and I were all set to move from Brooklyn to Toronto when our plans changed and we had to stay in Brooklyn. We opted to get a roommate in Toronto to cover some of the expenses of temporarily having two apartments. It worked out perfectly,...
by News Report | Nov 2, 2009 | Brooklyn, Media Coverage
By Erin Durkin She’s New York City’s official leaf peeper, and she’s right here in Brooklyn. Cori Carl, 25, of Crown Heights, is part of an army of 60 volunteers around the state who monitor the colorful autumn foliage for the “I Love New...
