by Martin Turner September 26, 2019
The Point at Lake Saranac is the ultimate romantic getaway from New York City

Autumnal Getaways from New York

With summer winding up and autumn on the horizon, now is the time to be forward planning for the ultimate romantic weekend away with the person you love. Whether the sun is shining, it’s pelting with rain, or the leaves are turning, there’s nothing cosier and warming than somewhere sensational to hide away for a couple of days that doesn’t involve the airport. Here are some of my favourites on the ...

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by Martin Turner August 20, 2019
Real experiences with locals and off the tourist path in the Big Apple

Kawfee Please

Anyone who knows New York knows that hot coffee is slurped on top of your half-drunk cup of coffee. This may seem fun and very Noo Yawk to the first-time punter checking out Katz’s Deli, but to the Antipodean who really knows their coffee like they know their wine, it just doesn’t work. If you find yourself in the Big Apple and in need of a proper brew, read flat white ...

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