10 Places to Photograph in New York

10 Places to Photograph in New York

If you’re new here, nice to meet you! My name is Martha, and I have been a photographer here in New York since 2010. Even though I know and have photographed sessions in almost every corner of this city, it was VERY difficult to make a list of just 10 places that I love the […]

10 THINGS TO DO IN STATEN ISLAND – NEW YORK CITY

Did you know? Staten Island is one of the largest boroughs in NYC and the farthest one away from Manhattan. Connected to both Brooklyn and New Jersey, the island is not much  explored by tourists, in spite of its many cultural and historical attractions. Because of its small resident population, this region is full of […]

15 Things To Do on a Rainy Day in NYC

Bad weather catches a lot of people off-guard, making most of them fret about how “their trip literally went down the drain”. But don’t worry, this post is here to help you plan a rainy day that goes well beyond visiting museums! There is a world of attractions waiting for you here in NYC. Enjoy!  […]

10 PLACES TO VISIT IN SLEEPY HOLLOW, THE MOST HAUNTED TOWN IN AMERICA

Are you looking for a fresh destination outside of the NYC clichés? Then you’ll love today’s post, in which we’ll talk about Sleepy Hollow, a small town in Hudson Valley that I love to visit, and some other cool places for you to check out while you’re in the area. For those who don’t know, […]

12 of THE BEST APPS TO DOWNLOAD AND USE IN NEW YORK CITY!

There are many ways to make your travel plans and your trip easier in NYC and downloading the right apps are one of them! To follow my adventures and for more NYC tips make sure to follow me on instagram @marthasachser and @blognyandabout!   New York Subway MTA Map As the name says, this is the map of NYC […]

19 instagrammable places in New York!

I’m always on instagram sharing my life here in NYC and you guys always ask me for some of my favorite spots in the city to photograph for instagram! So I put together some of the most popular and some not so obvious but that make for great photos!  Oh, before I forget…To see more […]

8 Things To Do Before Your First Trip to NYC!

Traveling to NY for the first time might be a little overwhelming, there is just so much to do, see, accommodations to book and reviews about them to read, restaurants you wanna try… But let’s start from the basics with some of the things to help you prepare for your trip to NYC!  Oh, before […]

NYC subway: How the subway works, how to use and what you need to know!

I know some travelers avoid it, some are intimidated by it…but the truth is that subway system is the  best way to go when it comes to exploring NYC. Do you wanna know how the subway works in NYC or how to use the subway in NYC? So here are some important information to make your […]

A night to remember: my experience at the Speakeasy Magic

Forget everything you know about “more of the same magic shows” and thank me later! Ok, you might know by following me on instagram that there are many, many, maaany entertainment options in NYC, which makes it a bit hard to decide which ones are worth your money and time. Recently some of you asked […]

MUST VISIT: A LIGHTHOUSE IN NEW YORK

We all know New York has a lot to see and do. But because most tourists (and residents) tend to just focus on staying in Manhattan, they sadly end up following the same itinerary. As a result, people miss seeing views like the one above. This picture was taken on Fire Island, located 60 miles […]