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 | Dec 18, 2018 | History, Manhattan, New York City, Queens
Every time some article promises to share some hidden NYC attraction my ears perk up. And it’s just about always somewhere that requires some serious connections (or spy skills) to access. Let’s agree to stop pretending these are places tourists can go....
by Cori | Jul 10, 2016 | History, New York City, Queens, USA
If you’re at the Flatbush Junction Target, you’re right at the start of the Q35 bus route. Take it to the end and you’ll find yourself at the entrance to what was once Fort Tilden. This old military base is now part of Gateway National Recreation...
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 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...
