New York City. The Big Apple. The Concrete Jungle. The ‘city that never sleeps.’ New York City is one of those cities that feels familiar even when you’ve never been there. The dancing lights of Time Squares, the rush of…
Tartan Week 2018: A Scottish Celebration with a Difference
Each spring, Tartan Week in New York City celebrates Scotland’s influence on the USA. Over the years, events have ranged from fashion shows and red carpet photo shoots, to poetry readings and theatre performances. But this year, for me, Tartan…
A Tour of Long Island City, NYC’s Fastest Growing Neighbourhood
Long Island City is a neighbourhood in flux. From industrial days gone by to the gleaming towers blocks that pierce the skyline today, Long Island City is changing. And thanks to a morning with Brooklyn Unplugged Tours, my blogger friends…
Christmas in NYC: 10 of My Favourite Festive Experiences
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” So sings Andy Williams in one of my favourite festive songs, and while I know it’s not the case for everyone, for me, it rings true – Christmas really is the most…
Looking Back On Two Years in New York City
“Do you like living here?” The question inevitably arises when someone first discovers I’m not American, but Scottish. My answer is always immediate, always the same – but it wasn’t always true. “Oh yes, I love it!” You see, I…
Autumn in New York: My Expat Observations
As an expat, I’m never quite sure whether to call this glorious new season ‘autumn’ or ‘fall’ – usually, my words change depending on who I’m speaking to. It’s a language conundrum I come across quite frequently as a British…
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