This post is about exploring Frenchmen Street in New Orleans, a place just outside of the French Quarter and known for its music, food, and culture. Where is Frenchmen Street 12 Places for Live Music Neighborhood Tours New Orleans at Night Things to Do in New Orleans WHERE IS FRENCHMEN STREET? Frenchmen Street lies east […]
Many people have a visit to Big Ben on their list of things to do when in London when visiting. Here I explain the ins and outs of doing so. Included is how to take a free tour, where it is located, nearby sights and activities, and a short history. As a local tour guide […]
Our New York City tour guides are always being asked about NYC attractions like St. Patrick’s Cathedral. In this post, we explain how to tour St. Patrick's Cathedral including what options are available, the best times to visit, directions, and more. This post is a collaboration of our experience and thoughts from members of our […]
Circle Line Cruises This vendor offers three different cruise options that travel very close to the Statue of Liberty. While one of their outings is focused on the landmark, they also have a couple of boat tours that simply get close to the statue or travel around New York Harbor and the Hudson River. Some […]
This post is a summary of the weather in April in New Orleans. In addition to leading your tour, I apply my meteorological knowledge to provide accurate weather updates for this month. We include average temperatures and rainfall stats, a 2025 outlook, and tips on what to pack and things to do. AVERAGE TEMPERATURES IN […]
This post is a summary of the January weather in New Orleans with tips on what to pack and things to do. Along with being your tour guide, I am also a retired meteorologist. I use my expertise to help you anticipate the weather conditions for this month. Also, check out our December and February […]
This post is a list of things about Camilla, the Queen Consort, that you probably don't already know. Also included is a guide to London locations associated with the Queen Consort as well as tours of ours for royal family fans. Who is Camilla, Queen Consort? Born Camilla Rosemary Shand in 1946, the Queen Consort […]
This post covers the cheapest ways to get to London from Gatwick Airport. As a London tour guide, this is a question that pops up a lot on my tours and also on our Facebook Page. Unlike Heathrow Airport, Gatwick does not have a tube station. Therefore, visitors traveling through Gatwick must find other means […]
This post covers how much it costs to visit The View from The Shard observation deck located inside the tallest building in the U.K.. I will also give tips about how to save money on admission and how to get entry without paying for tickets. While tickets to the observation deck at the top of […]
This post lists ticket prices and visiting information for Kew Gardens in London (marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It also includes available deals on walking tours, or those employing bikes, bicycles, tricycles, micro-scooters, skateboards, roller skates, and buses and tips to plan your visit. ABOUT KEW GARDENS London is known for being a […]
This post is about free things to do in Miami, either today, tonight, tomorrow, or this weekend. We provide you with attractions as well as nighttime, seasonal, and family-friendly activities, as well as some cheap things too. Let's start saving money! TOP 10 Surprisingly, there are so many free and affordable things to do […]
This post lists the five women who are widely accepted to be the murder victims of Jack the Ripper. We also give some insight into each of their lives. WHO WAS JACK THE RIPPER? Jack the Ripper is the name given to an unidentified serial killer who was active in the Whitechapel area of the […]
This post explains the Bushwick Collective, NYC's most prolific neighborhood for street art and graffiti. We'll show you how to reach it with tips for independent travelers. Check out our pay-what-you-like New York Graffiti and Street Art Tour (tour video below).
New York City is one of the preeminent cities for street art, murals and high-quality graffiti. Starting in the late 1960s and early 1970s, spray paint became a powerful tool for social change in NYC. In the face of mass consumerism, graffiti writers and street artists fought back with their individual expression and social commentary. […]
When it comes to London, everybody knows the main sights: Big Ben, the London Eye, the RiverThames, etc. But there is another London that operates right alongside the more commonly known locations. This is London off the beaten track list of sites, sights, and locations that will take you away from the crowds and into […]
This post is a compilation several maps of Harlem, a neighborhood in NYC, to help you navigate and find out what there is to see and do here. WHERE IS HARLEM LOCATED? The neighborhood of Harlem is big. It runs from the northern tip of Central Park at 110th St. all the way up to 155th St. […]
