Travel guides and tips

The year is 1947 and Paris is slowly recovering after the trauma of WWII. Most shops still lacked many basic products. Everything was rationed, even fabric, and no one…

Original Post by Andrew Renslow Hollywood has produced tons of icons over the years and it is safe to say that Marilyn Monroe is one of the most…

It’s no secret that New York City is one of the top fashion capitals of the world. For years, 5th Avenue has reflected that with its’ array of…

It’s your first time in Los Angeles and you don’t want to brave the car traffic on your own? Consider accessible public transportation instead! Everyone knows LA suffers…

Being a teenager is tough in general, and also quite tricky when you are on vacation. In a city like New York, there are many places that are…

Itching for a trip back to New York? Never been, but dying to go? Planning any kind of trip is a series of steps and questions. For each…

“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” These are the powerful words that Emma Lazarus wrote while envisioning the majesty that would…

When Ellis Island officially opened on January 1, 1892, the gates of America were opened for millions of people all over the world. For one woman in particular,…

It’s a common phrase that a good teacher will also learn a lot from their students. Speaking as a tour guide, I do find that to be true.…

1620s: For many years, the island had served the Native American inhabitants of what is now Manhattan. The island was a major source of food due to its…

1) Born August 2, 1834 in Colmar, France Colmar is located near the country’s southern border with Germany and is known as the “Little Venice” of France.  2)…

As a tour guide, a question I hear a lot is: “Is it worth it to see Ellis Island?” For those who have no familial connection or relation…