12 Must-Try Classic and Viral Foods in New York City

New York City is an absolute foodie playground and one of the most iconic food cities in the world. Before our trip, my sister and I spent months sending each other Instagram reels, viral eats and must-visit restaurants, but even after a week of eating our way around the city, we'd barely scratched the surface.

One of my favourite things about eating my way around New York was just how varied every meal was. We went from classic bagels and cheesecake to Vietnamese tacos, smash burgers and some of the city's most talked-about viral treats - all within a few days.

10 Must-Do Experiences in New York City

New York City is one of my favourite places on earth. The energy is electric, and ever since my first visit in 2018, I've been dreaming of the day I could return. This year, I finally got my chance - and it was every bit as exciting as I remembered.

To me, walking around New York feels like stepping onto a giant movie set. From the towering skyscrapers and iconic landmarks to world-famous shows, unforgettable food, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, there is something incredibly magical about this city.

If you’re planning a trip to the Big Apple, here are my top recommendations for 10 must-do experiences in NYC.

New York City's Must-Do Secret Food Tour

If you’re a foodie, this is one of the best things you can do in New York City.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - I love a good food tour. It’s one of my favourite things to book at the start of a trip, and after doing Secret Food Tours in Berlin and Edinburgh, I had high expectations for NYC.

This one absolutely delivered.

Five Fun Things to do in Las Vegas (besides Gambling)

Las Vegas might be known as the gambling capital of the world but despite its reputation, “Sin City” is filled with exciting activities that can appeal to everyone – not just gamblers or party-goers.

A Must-Do Food Tour in New York City

Doing food tours is one of my absolute favourite things to do when travelling, and you bet I did one in New York! I had heard such great things about Foods of New York tours and I couldn't wait to try some of the very best food on offer from their original Greenwich Village tour.

New York Tour 1: See NYC Like a Local

As my recent trip to New York was my first time there, I wanted to do this iconic city justice in the short amount of time I had. There are so many attractions and sights to see and I didn't want to miss a single one.

10 Highlights from My North American Travels

I've been home from North America for six weeks already (where did the time go??) and I still have so much to write about and share from my latest adventure.

The Best Pizza Tour in Chicago

There were two big reasons why I wanted to visit Chicago on my recent trip to North America:

1. To experience St. Patrick's Day in Chicago and see the famous green river (it was truly spectacular).

2. To eat aaall the pizza.

40 Photos of New York City

Visiting New York City had always been the biggest dream of mine.

Ever since I was small I have admired this city through a screen - from watching Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, growing up with Friends, Gossip Girl and countless other movies and TV shows.

A Must-Do Foodie Tour in Las Vegas

If you know me, then you'll know I love my food tours and I have partaken in many all over the world. I was most excited to jump onboard one in Las Vegas - known to be an absolute haven for foodies (there's more to Vegas than just gambling you know!).

Red Rock Canyon by E-Bike: A Fun Must-Do in Las Vegas

Excited to be heading to Las Vegas, and not being much of a gambler, I spent a bit of time researching some fun activities to do during the day.

I had heard of Red Rock Canyon in Nevada’s Mojave Desert which is estimated to be 180-190 million years old, and was pleasantly surprised to find out it was less than half an hour away from The Strip.

We Love LA Tour: The BEST way to see Los Angeles

Being my first trip to Los Angeles, naturally, there were so many things I wanted to see and do packed into just a short amount of time.
Researching full day tours of LA, I came across We Love LA Tours, which are a private tour company that packs in so many of the top highlights I wanted to see all in one day.
It was a match made in heaven.

Packing List for North America: How to Travel Light in Hot & Cold

As you may have heard me gushing all over social media - I am off to North America very soon (two days - aah!).
It's my first time there so I am incredibly excited - if you couldn't tell. For a peek into my itinerary and where I'm heading, head to this post here.

My North America Itinerary & Goals

The final countdown is officially on and I'm going on my first ever trip to North America in just over two weeks!

As you can imagine I'm extremely excited and I'm also very busy during this time - February has been the busiest month for me. I flew to Auckland twice, spent a week in Tauranga and my best friend is coming to stay for a week soon.