Whimsical tales of travel & lifestyle
Work hard and play harder. The stretch along Broadway and Fifth Avenue, between Union Square, up until the Flatiron District is rapidly becoming the nation’s second-leading hub for technology companies. Forget about Silicon Valley. These days, it’s all about New York’s Silicon Alley, a thriving hub for start-up founders, web designers and young creatives. Startups and incubators are growing at a brisk pace, providing the biggest … [Read more...]
With the recent spring weather we’ve been enjoying in New York, I just had to escape the concrete jungle for some fresh air, rich greenery and beautiful flowers. I had never been to the NY Botanical Garden, and so I hopped on Metro-North and within 20 minutes I was there. As soon as I arrived, it was evident this is one of the best outdoor activities to be enjoyed in the city. Not only is it close to the city, but easily available for … [Read more...]
Overcoming your worst fears is like diving into ice-cold water. There are a billion of other things you would rather do. Procrastinate, agonize, ignore, anything BUT take action. And so I began a battle with myself; should I jump or should I not? I nervously climb the 25-foot ladder until it becomes brutally clear I might not be able to go through with it. I look down and I am paralyzed with fear. I am tied up with an unbearably tight belt and … [Read more...]
Ever since I stepped into the exciting but competitive world of media, I knew I would need loads of talent, determination and passion. But above all, I needed tips on how to break into the industry, get my name out there and look for the right mentors. In this ever-changing digital world of ours, new generations have to work even more at distinguishing themselves; being a creative professional just got harder. We must establish our brand … [Read more...]
We caught Roni Weiss from RW Social, producing the first edition of the New York Travel Festival, to get the scoop on how the idea came to life and what to expect from an inaugural travel consumer show for the young tech-savvy urbanites. Monica Suma: How did the idea of the New York Travel Festival come upon? What sets it apart from the other consumer travel festivals? Roni Weiss: After going to a variety of standard consumer travel … [Read more...]
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