The New York City Traveler

Few cities in the world have as many doormen or randomly-placed attendants as New York City.  But regardless if you live in New York or are just traveling to the city for the holidays, nothing can be more confusing than tipping the people that make life in the city a little easier. 
While tipping is a very subjective act meant as an expression of satisfaction, it seems that everybody’s hand is out looking for a little extra.  I conducted a brief, non-scientific survey gathering information from people that work in various service industries in New York.  While they all were …read more

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See how Manhattan glimmers in the early morning sun and Lady Liberty’s torch is a beacon in the night sky.  Some of the best views of Manhattan can be seen from the waters of New York Harbor.  Luckily you don’t need one of those mega-yachts docked at North Cove Marina to cruise the harbor. 
Guidebooks recommend taking a sightseeing tour and most visitors to New York choose Circle Line Tours Downtown.  Circle Line offers a selection of tours, the most popular being the cruise of New York’s Liberty Harbor.  The tour on the newly renovated Miss New York lasts …read more

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Banned from appearing on MTA busses, an ad featuring bikini-clad women is now on city taxis. 1010 Wins
In preparation for the New Year’s Eve festivities, the "8" took the subway to Times Square.   NY Post
Members of New York Rangers hockey team take the subway to work while the New York Knicks roll into The Garden in their Rolls-Royces.  Streetsblog
The "Instant Heart Attack" sandwich returns along with other kosher favorites as the Second Avenue Deli reopen yesterday at 33rd street and 3rd Avenue. am New York
Newsanchor Alycia Lane, who rose to national fame earlier this year by emailing bikini photos …read more

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Did you know you can walk across the Brooklyn Bridge? I certainly had no idea until my mom suggested the idea when visiting me in New York City a few years ago. I have to admit, dodging cars on a bridge high above the East River wasn’t my idea of how to spend a cool spring afternoon. But I gave in because it was what my mom wanted and it seemed mildly amusing. And so we set off to cross from Manhattan to Brooklyn, on foot.
The Gothic-inspired Brooklyn Bridge was designed by the Prussian-born John Roebling. Though Roebling died …read more

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I have meditated while in sauna-hot rooms and perfected my warrior position while on palm-lined beaches in the Caribbean but never have I posed downward-dog sans clothing. That is just what Naked Yoga NYC, the much buzzed about Manhattan yoga studio, has been encouraging students to do since they opened earlier this year.
The Vinyasa Hatha-style naked yoga classes are meant to liberate you from negative belief patterns, body consciousness and, of course, clothing. According to Naked Yoga NYC, naked yoga was created with the thought that
…by removing clothing we are forced to examine our bodies and our belief …read more

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You can experience the lights Times Square, visit Little Italy, and check out the view from the Empire State Building all in a moment without setting foot outside.  New York City has dozens of webcams set up around the city for your viewing pleasure.  Of course nothing beats using your five senses to experience the most fascinating city on earth, but check out the webcams listed below for some new views of Manhattan.    
EarthCam has a handful of cameras scattered across the city.  You can check out the "Crossroads of the World" anytime day or night with the Times Square …read more

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The infamous Mitchell Report (a.k.a. Baseball’s List of Bad Boys Who Juiced) was released Thursday.
By far, the most not-so-stunning aspect of the report is the number of references and great detail given to Yankee pitcher Roger Clemens. The information is based on the testimony of Clemens’ longtime trainer Brian McNamee. McNamee offered the information only after he was threatened by the government with litigation for his role if he did not cooperate. A total of eighteen current and former Yankees are on the list, most notably Andy Pettitte. Also mentioned are Kevin Brown, Mike Stanton, Rondell …read more

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I am wrapping up the Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Guide with possibly the most important gift you can give. 
This holiday season, let us not forget how fortunate we are and remember those who are less fortunate.  Donate your time or money to a cause that you are passionate about or to a charitable organization in your area.  A few popular organizations that serve the Manhattan-area are:  
City Harvest is an organization that rescues food from all segments of the New York food industry.  This year alone, City Harvest has rescued 20 million pounds of excess food from restaurants, …read more

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We’re on Day 11 of the Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Guide. I’ve covered gifts for him, her, the entertainer, the traveler, and even for your pet. But if you have somebody on your list that is hard to shop for, and doesn’t fit just one category, check out the ideas below to spark some inspiration.
Though its housewares can be found in department stores across the nation, nothing beats the selection at Bodum’s only stand-alone store in the U.S. located in Manhattan. The Meatpacking District store stocks more than twenty styles of the signature glass-and-stainless-steel coffee, tea …read more

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Delta Airlines, one of the largest carriers serving all three of New York’s airports, has some advice and etiquette tips for travelers.  They’ve created a series of animated videos called Planeguage (the language of traveling by plane).  Delta shows these humorous animated shorts before onboard entertainment and hopes that they "help raise travelers’ consciousness about what it means to be good travel companions."  

Delta Airlines Planguage Shorts

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