City Gal On The Go
While those around me know I suffer from horrible travel luck (seriously, do NOT fly with me, you WILL be cancelled), I have been blessed with an innate ability to sleep naturally for very long periods of time on airplanes. My Qantas flight took off from JFK to LAX at 9pm, and I forced myself
I’d lived in New York for over three years and had never been to Fire Island. So, when a friend suggested we head there for a little pre-birthday outing, I happily accepted. Fire Island was somewhat of a hike to get to from the city – taxi to Penn Station, LIRR to Bay Shore with
Last weekend, I had some delicious paella at a Puerto Rican restaurant in my neighborhood. It got me thinking about the paella I ate on the “playa” in Ibiza. I had been craving paella like this ever since my last trip to Spain. On that particular trip, I’d been traveling through Spain and Morocco and
Morocco is home to many eccentric foods and exotic delicacies. The Jemaa el-Fnaa square, in the heart of Marrakech’s Medina, is host to various food vendors selling dried fruits and nuts, and fresh-squeezed juice. Fruit and nut vendor in Jemaa el-Fnaa. Juice vendor in Jemaa el-Fnaa. Surrounding the Jemaa el-Fnaa are several casual restaurants serving
What is there to say about a place where you feel as though you’ve stepped back in time a century, where life seems invariably halted as if preserved inside a Petri dish? This phenomenon is known to the world as the Marrakech Medina, or “old city.” There is something magical in the sheer and utter
Baejarins Beztu Pylsur is a small hot dog stand in central Reykjavik and is touted by many as the best hot dog in Europe. Huffington Post went so far as to name Baejarins Beztu as the best hot dog in the world. As a New Yorker, I live in the land of the ubiquitous hot dog stand.
Florence was the second stop on my whirlwind trip to Italy. By the time I left Venice (click here to read about my experience in Venice), I wanted nothing more than to be around people again. The weather in Florence was noticeably warmer. The thick winter coat and umbrella that had been shielding me from the world
The city of Venice will always hold a special place in my heart. Sure, some call it the Disney World of Italy, where few Italians live but where tourists flock in herds. A tired washed-up place devoid of the Italian culture and charm that draws so many people to the country of Italy in the
Everyone knows I have an obsession with French toast. This banana-strawberry dish, served at an Oxford Street cafe in Sydney, was pure deliciousness. Pie Face Cafe, the Starbucks of meat pies in Australia. Pleased to report they just opened their first U.S. storefront in the fabulous city of New York. Fish Face, renowned seafood restaurant
Colorful houses line the streets of Burano. Da Romano risotto made famous by Anthony Bourdain – clearly not happening. So I ate at Al Vecio Pipa instead. No complaints here. My personal favorite. Like what you see? Don’t forget to like City Gal on Facebook and follow City Gal on Twitter! Also, don’t forget to sign up for email updates to get the
Setting sail from Port Douglas. On the way to the Great Barrier Reef. Heliport swarming with seagulls. First time in a chopper. Flying over the Great Barrier Reef, the only living structure visible from space. The view from above. Another one! The view from below. The reef! Like what you see? Don’t forget to like City