Around NYC with Irene
Hey Guys & Girls!
I'm Irene, a guide in New York, and in this section of the site, you will find my Blog on the Big Apple from food, restaurants, shops, culture & art to anecdotes and everyday life in NYC.
For our international travelers, I've also recently launched my YouTube channel "Around New York With Irene by NewYorkWelcome" where I will take you around discovering the Big Apple video after video (for now the Videos are in Italian with subtitles only, hopefully, they will be available in English as well soon!)
If you want to know more about NYC and the USA from how to organize a trip to how to live the city as a local, where to eat and shop, art and culture, discover all its hidden corners and gems, and everyday life as seen on countless TV-series and movies ... Here is the Blog for you!
YOUTUBE - I publish 1 video on NYC weekly.
BLOG - I, weekly, publish a couple of Blog Posts on the Big Apple.
TOPIC
- * NYC: Things to see and do when visiting
- * Free things to do in New York
- * Secret bars and rooftops for nightlife
- * The secrets of the greatest Landmarks (Central Station, Chrysler, Empire, etc.)
- * Shopping, food, and music venues
- * Hidden corners of the city loved by locals
- * How to move around the Big Apple (Subway, Bus, Uber, Taxi, Boats, etc.)
- * Museums and main attractions
See you soon!
Irene
Chelsea Neighborhood
Chelsea Market
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10 Top Secrets of Times Square
The World's Most Visited Destination
Times Square is known as the crossroads of the world, but there are many things that you may not know yet, let's see them together
The Best Tourist Attractions That Locals Love 4/4
Loved by New Yorkers and tourists
We compiled our favorite iconic tourist attractions below, and the good news is there are so many great things to do in New York today that there’s enough to go around.
The Best Tourist Attractions That Locals Love 3/4
(3/4)
This is part 3 of our compilation with some of our favorite iconic tourist attractions.
The Best Tourist Attractions That Locals Love 2/4
(2/4)
This is part 2 of our compilation with some of our favorite iconic tourist attractions.
Wall Street - The History
The Bull and Its Epic Story
Wall Street, today a synonym for power and money, has withstood its share of chaos–market crashes, bombings, recessions, Occupy movements – in its years as the financial center of New York.
The Best Tourist Attractions That Locals Love 1/4
( 1/4 )
New Yorkers may loathe having to constantly move around slow-walking tourists on the streets, but in the end, we love many of the same city spots that sightseers do (admit it).
Tours in New York: Secret Spots 1/2
( Part I )
One of the coolest things about traveling is when we get to know a place that just locals can find. In the days of Prohibition (1920-1933), a speakeasy was an illegal booze bar hidden in an unlikely spot behind a heavy door, its location – and often a secret password – known only to a select few.
New York with Your Local Guide
Exclusive Itineraries in New York in English
It is not always easy to guess the right Itinerary ... especially in NYC, so many things to do & see and and not enough time to do everything! Here, find some ideas on how to choose and customize an Exclusive Itinerary based on the areas and activities that interest you the most to discover the city with a different "set of eyes"!
