This post is a comparison of three top Central Park horse and carriage rides. We list what sights are included in a ride, and compare the top two providers, including prices and bonus services. Every day, we take visitors to NYC on walking tours in Central Park, where we are always asked for carriage ride […]
Carriage Tours are a popular option in Charleston; especially for tired feet. There are a few different companies who offer carriage tours but they all offer similar options and understanding exactly what to know before taking a Charleston Carriage tour is important. Two of Tours by Foot tour guides led Carriage tours for decades before […]
This post covers the top things to do in the Borough of Westminster in Central London. We also offer several other posts that could be of help. The Borough of Westminster is referred to us as Royal London. Here you will find the likes of Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abby, and the Horse Guards Parade, just to […]
Having traveled between JFK Airport and Manhattan dozens of times over the years, I've tried all the modes of transport between the two. In this post, I share information about each to help you decide which is the best for you, including subway, bus, train, shuttle, private cars, taxis, and rideshares. When writing this post, […]
Rome has a bit of a reputation for its lack of a nightlife, but if you know where to look, you can find plenty of great activites to enjoy from around 7 pm - 1 am. It is true that after about midnight, a majority of even bars and clubs will start to close up, […]
This post is a visitors guide to Coit Tower in city of San Francisco with tips on when to come, how to get here, how much you will pay, and what you will see. Coit Tower is one of San Francisco’s most recognizable landmarks and a place everyone should add to their list, if only […]
This post is a guide and a virtual tour of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) headquarters in Lower Manhattan, with tips on planning your visit. Click here for a self-guided tour of Wall Street. HOW TO GET TO THE NYSE Located at the intersection of Wall Street and Broad Street, the New York Stock […]
Many of my fellow local tour guides and I have been going to the American Museum of Natural History since childhood. It's fabulous no matter what age you are. Naturally, I preferred not having to pay when I was a child since my parents covered the cost! This post covers ticket prices, discount offers, free […]
This post is an overview of the Lisbon weather in January, including temperatures and rain forecasts, as well as things to do. As your tour guide and retired meteorologist, I bring extensive knowledge of both fields to provide accurate weather forecasts for this month. This helps you anticipate and prepare for the weather we might […]
This post provides details about the differences between the actual City of London and the surrounding area known as Greater London. When tourists visit London, they tend to think of the entire area as one city, but that’s technically not the case. Let's get some knowledge! The real City of London is located at the […]
This post explains how you can take a tour of Green-wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, both guided as well as self-guided tours. Admission is free every day. Introduction Opened in 1838, over half a million people are buried in Green-wood Cemetery. Among them are many notable Americans (see below) and over 5,000 fallen civil war soldiers. […]
The Gherkin is a fascinating piece of architecture. When I am walking through the City of London, the oldest part of London, it always catches me off guard. I love how it juts up above the medieval churches and 18th century synagogue nearby.
This is a self-guided tour of the French Market, including tips to plan your visit as well as recommendations on what to do and where to eat. The French Market is six blocks of restaurants, shops, a farmer's market, and a flea market. It is nearly half the length of the French Quarter of New Orleans. […]
This post covers options for luggage storage in Los Angeles. We include a new trend in Airbnb inspired luggage storage, as well as train and bus stations and even some museums! LUGGAGE STORAGE IN LOS ANGELES A few companies have created websites and apps that let you, the traveler, find a local place that will […]
In this post, we explain who Elizabeth Stride was and how and where she became an accepted victim of Jack the Ripper. Who Was She? Born Elisabeth Gustafsdotter in November 1843, she was the daughter of a farmer and his wife. Originally, she worked as a domestic servant in Sweden where she was born. However, […]
This post provides details about how to visit Pompeii from either Naples or Sorrento, including information about how to take the train, driving directions, and more. Pompeii, the ruins, lies in southern Italy’s Campania region, on the west coast. It’s roughly 241 km (150 miles) south of Rome, 24 km (15 miles) south of Naples, […]
