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You guys always ask me what each month is like in New York and I’ve been bringing you a little bit about each month here. Today it’s time to tell you all about August in New York! If you’re planning a trip here in August, get ready to enjoy summer with lots of outdoor activities […]
Yes, Summit One Vanderbilt is the only observatory that is not yet part of any of the major New York City’s attraction passes. I highly recommend the passes for those who want to save money on various attractions, including tickets for the other 4 observatories in the city. To learn more about the passes, click […]
One of the questions I get asked all the time is: Is it a good idea to stay in Queens instead of Manhattan? First of all, Queens is huge, so you need to know where in Queens. But when people mention that, they usually mean Long Island City, this neighborhood in Queens that is super […]
As a Brazilian, I love learning about other fellow Brazilians who are contributing and making progress in different areas here in New York City! When I came across our interviewee I knew I had to start my series of “Brazilians in the Big Apple” with his story! I had the joy of sitting down with […]
I have been living in New York since 2010, and almost every day some of you tell me something they did not know about the city yet or that would have made a big difference during their trip if they knew. It was difficult to choose just 15, but since these are the most recurring, […]
Spring has arrived in New York, and with it, the blooming of the flowers from over 40,000 cherry blossom trees that bring color to the city streets and parks every year. To make your spring trip unforgettable, I’ve listed some of the most interesting places to see cherry blossoms in New York, and of course, […]
Many blog posts offer tips on what to do in New York, such as attractions, restaurants, and general sightseeing, but today I decided to bring you the exact opposite: things NOT to do in New York! It’s important to keep in mind what not to do because there are prohibited things, sightseeing that is not […]
One of the questions I receive the most on my Instagram direct messages when I post stories at rooftop bars here in New York is: can minors or children accompanied by parents enter rooftops in New York? The answer is usually no, as rooftops are bars and serve alcoholic beverages, and the legal minimum age […]
If you’ve been following me on instagram you might know that we just got back from our 2 week trip to Europe with Serena (my almost 2 years old daughter) and I’m sooo happy that we had an amazing experience! Don’t get me wrong, it was tiring, her schedule was all over the place, she […]
This past weekend we escaped NYC for a nice family trip to Columbus, Ohio – which was voted one of the top 10 domestic destinations by the Travel Channel in 2020.Our flight was less than 80 minutes long but if we were to drive, 8 hours is the average time from NYC. This was my […]
For a long time I wasn’t sure if Serena would have her own room or if I was gonna share my office space with her crib and call it a nursery-office during the day. Let me tell you, living in a small NYC apartment makes me question the space we have so much. Also, I […]
Planning a perfect trip to NYC takes time and effort. With so much to see, things to do, amazing restaurants and unique shops – and the fact that this isn’t a cheap destination – a little or a big help is more than welcome! Hi! I’m Martha Sachser (@marthasachser)! After 10 years of living, exploring […]
A few months ago I received a very special box from Finland! Yes, Finland! It’s not a surprise to anyone that I’m addicted to traveling, I come home from a trip already thinking about the next one. So Nunuco Design Company sent me a kit with gorgeous passport holders and iPhone cases. And of course I […]
To all my adventurous dark chocolate and vegan friends out there, here is another reason to celebrate! You might already know Endangered Species by their delicious chocolates and awesome contribution to the world by donating 10% of their net profits to protect wildlife. But today the big news is that they just debuted their new line of […]
One of the most asked questions I get in the winter is related to what I bring with me when I’m out and about in the city. And you will be surprised to learn that I’m a very basic girl. I wasn’t, my handbags used to be largest possible. But after many travels and subway rides, […]
It’s the most romantic time of the year! And in New York the possibilities are endless…from karaoke parties, staycations at that fancy hotel, to a night filled with laughs at a great comedy club..! But if you are more a hopeless romantic, here are some of my suggestions to make Valentine’s Day even more memorable! I hope you guys like […]
I love learning new languages even if just the basic level! Through languages you can learn so much about the culture and history of different nations and it always comes handy when I travel abroad. And one of my goals for 2017 was to learn French so I enrolled myself in the French Institute […]
Since Ryu and I moved to the new apartment, my favorite hobby is to spend time decorating our home sweet home and as a photographer, you won’t be surprised to learn that decoration means using pictures as much as possible!! I recently printed some pictures but also decided to invest on some other objects such […]
Street vendors, karaoke, comics shop, grocery store, bars, cheap pizza, vegan ice cream, record stores, hotel and a variet of Japanese restaurants, That’s what you’re gonna find on St. Marks Place, between 3rd and 2nd Avenues (this street changes its name from 3rd to Avenue A, it is originally the 8th Street). The street is […]
Some of you guys have been requesting my TOP 5 cruelty free make up and beauty products here on the blog and I hear ya, it’s just that it takes me sooooo long to sit down and organize my top top top ones and I wanna write a very detailed post, so please bear with me, it will be up […]
Martha Sachser is a Brazilian photographer and travel blogger living in New York. In 2012 she started this blog and has been sharing her adventures in the city and around the world.
