It is definitely one if the more expensive things to do in NYC but totally worth it. The helicopter ride was the highlight of my trip! It really is such an incredible experience. Booking the helicopter tour I booked my helicopter tour with Adrenaline, online in advance of my trip to New York. I choose the 15 minute ride which cost $159 for one person. This included the heliport…
On Monday (21/03/16) Gary Vaynerchuk flew into Dublin for a mere few hours to speak at the Leading Social event in the Mansion House. Leading Social is a Dublin based social media marketing agency. In the warm up to Vaynerchuk we heard from four other speakers, all Irish and all with a back ground in making waves on social media. Samantha Kelly…
Its a scary thing to accept but the reality is you spend most of your time sitting at your desk. For this reason its important that you set up your work space in a way that will optimise your comfort and productivity. Here’s how: Your chair Chair type: A cushioned office chair with arm rests is essential. If possible, breathable fabric is great…
Makeup was top of my shopping list for New York. I love trying new products and Sephora is the best place to find them. I also picked up a few things in Mac as it’s much cheaper in the US. I’m delighted to say that I love everything I purchased and have now band myself from buying any more makeup…
This was not my first time in New York, in fact I’ve spent many months there on an six month internship visa, again on a three month J1 visa and also a few shorter trips. I fall in love with the city more and more with each visit and always look forward to returning. This time I went with my…
On Thursday we left Dublin at 11am and arrived just after lunch time in New York. Although tired from our flight we were determined to drop our bags into the hotel and get out exploring asap. We stayed in the Double Tree Hilton in Hell’s Kitchen. The hotel was two blocks away from Penn station and just a few blocks…
On day three in NYC we started out in Bryant Park. The Park is one of my favourite places in the city to just relax and watch the world go by. It’s also great for photos! After warming up with a coffee we headed to grand central station to get a subway downtown to Brooklyn Bridge. We were tight for time…
After a good night’s rest we were ready to take on the city again, this time up town at central park. We walked by The Pond, to the Bethesda terrace and fountain, the Boathouse for a drink and then on to the Met steps outside the park before walking back down Fifth Avenue. The park is so big with so…
On our last full day in New York we decided to checkout the High Line Park and Chelsea Market. The high line is a great place to escape the city’s hustle and bussle. You can walk along the old train tracks and admire all the quirky surrounds such as art, greenery, building and the different views. Its also a great place to sun bathe in the summer but…
If you love banana bread then these muffins are the perfect snack for you. Eat them for breakfast, as a snack or even dessert. These healthy treats have sweet dates and crunchy pumpkin seeds for great flavor and texture and are suitable for vegans and those on a low cal diet. Ingredients Makes 12 2 cups of gluten-free flour with xantham gum (add…