A South Beach self guided walk in the early morning is exhilarating. It’s the best time to catch some spectacular sunrises. The total distance of this walk is about 4 miles. It can take two hours at a moderate pace but you […]
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TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN NEW YORK CITY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Looking for things to do in New York City for the holidays? It’s a magical time. All up and down 5th Avenue the streets are ablaze in twinkling lights. Animated characters populate the large store windows and the aroma of […]
HOW TO VISIT THE NEWPORT MANSIONS IN RHODE ISLAND
There is rich… and then there is ultra-rich. The kind of rich associated with absurdly large diamonds, gold plated silverware, butlers and ladies’ maids. The kind of over-the-top ostentation found only in the homes of third-world country dictators. That’s the […]
THINGS TO DO IN HARLEM: HISTORY, FOOD AND JAZZ
Harlem is just one of the many fascinating neighborhoods that make up New York City. There are so many things to do in Harlem, it’s hard to know where to start. I was born and raised in New York City […]
THE 9/11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM: ONE NEW YORKER’S MEMORIES OF THE TWIN TOWERS
Growing up in New York City I always wanted to work at the World Trade Center. I wanted to be a part of what I imagined was this international business community that thrived in those imposing towers. I got my […]
UNIQUE NEW YORK CITY ACTIVITIES YOU CAN’T DO ANYWHERE ELSE
Unique New York City activities you just can’t do anywhere else abound in this great metropolis. New York City is a major destination in large part because of its unique, iconic sites; The Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Broadway, The […]
BIG ONION: THE PERFECT NEW YORK CITY WALKING TOUR
NEW YORK CITY WALKING TOUR – BIG ONION I’m a native New Yorker, born and bred. I love my city. I enjoy learning new things about this wonderful metropolis. And a New York City walking tour is a great way […]
WHAT REALLY LIES BENEATH NEW YORK CITY’S #7 TRAIN
My article, What REALLY Lies Beneath New York City’s #7 Train, first appeared in Matador Network here. The elevated track of New York City’s #7 train runs through some of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods on earth; Jackson Heights, Corona, Flushing. […]
THE EVOLUTION OF CUBAN CUISINE IN NYC (WHERE TO EAT)
My article, The Evolution of Cuban Cuisine in NYC, was originally published by Epicure and Culture. Some years ago, if I said Cuban cuisine you probably would have thought “rice and beans.” Oh, how things have changed. The recent proliferation of Cuban […]
NEW YORK CITY: THINGS TO DO IN THE GREAT METROPOLIS
This interview originally appeared in Universal Traveller, in the #MYCITY section where natives describe their hometown. Introduce yourself: Talek Nantes, Freelance writer and travel consultant. I’m Talek Nantes, born and raised in New York City. My family came from Cuba […]
SEVEN COOL AND SPOOKY THINGS TO DO IN NEW ORLEANS DURING HALLOWEEN
New Orleans and Halloween go together like a dream. I recently spent Halloween in the Big Easy doing as many Halloweeny things as I could cram into a weekend. Here are my top seven. 1. Escape The Embalming Room while a […]