by Marina Girgis | Jul 6, 2020 | Destination Guide, New York City, Travel
If you’ve been in need of a quick nature fix and some sense of adventure after months of quarantine, look no further than the nearby Hudson Valley.The Hudson Valley, Catskills, Upstate New York—whatever you want to call it—is absolutely rich in state parks,...
by Marina Girgis | Mar 8, 2020 | New York City
When I first announced my move to New York City from Dallas, Texas, the number one question I received from almost everyone I knew was: “How the heck are you going to afford to live in New York?” Or The “but, isn’t it expensive?!?” Yes, it is...
by Marina Girgis | Oct 26, 2019 | Mental Health, New York City
If you live in NYC, then you know the emotional and psychological effects it has on your mental health. Since moving to NYC, I faced many emotional and mental challenges that I’ve never had to deal with before. I felt lost. The constant mental stimulation,...
by Marina Girgis | Jul 28, 2019 | New York City
You decided to take the BIG leap, you packed up everything you could, and bought that dreaded one-way ticket to the world’s most exciting (and honestly overwhelming) city in the world! Bravo, that was just half the battle. You soon realize that finding a...