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Things To Do In Charleston, SC
This past weekend I traveled to Charleston, SC. I had never been there before, but I had always heard about what a great place it is to visit! So finally I got to go take a trip there, and I must say it was amazing! Charleston is such a beautiful city and it’s full of so many fun things to do. There are cool bars, delicious restaurants, shopping, sights to see and more! I wanted to share some of my favorite things that I did while I was here, for those planning on taking a trip to Charleston soon too!
The Darling Oyster | Charleston, SC
If you haven’t seen my last couple of posts, then you might not know that I’ve been in Charleston, SC for a fun weekend trip! I ate so many incredible meals while in Charleston, that I just had to share some of my favorites with you guys! I know that there are so many incredible restaurants in Charleston, BUT I figured I’d share a few of my favorites just incase you are planning a trip, having some recommendations might help you narrow down your search on where to eat (because I know it was definitely difficult for me to choose where to eat!).
The Best Brunch In Charleston, SC | Husk
If you’ve read my previous article you know I was recently in Charleston for the weekend and I spent the entire time just eating my way through the city! If you’ve ever been to Charleston you probably know exactly what I mean - the food here is absolutely incredible! One of my favorite meals here was definitely our brunch at Husk!
Leon's Oyster Shop | Charleston, SC
This weekend I went on a girls trip to Charleston, SC with my friends for the first time and it was such a blast! I (and most of my friends) had never been to Charleston so we had the best time exploring the city, drinking, and most importantly eating. So I figured I would share some of my favorite spots with you guys starting with Leon’s Oyster Shop. We stopped here for lunch on our first day in town and it was the perfect spot for a fun and delicious lunch break!
Bar Coastal Review | Upper East Side
In case you don’t know, I live on the Upper East Side, and there are so many great restaurants here, I just love it! No matter what kind of food I am in the mood for I can probably find it within walking distance of my apartment which is just amazing! I love sharing my favorite restaurants with you guys, so today, that is exactly what I am going to do!
The Most Picturesque Places In NYC | Pt 2
I’ve already made a part 1 to this article, writing about all of my favorite photo spots in the city that are outside. If you haven’t read that one yet, then definitely go check it out! This post is going to be spots that are indoors (some of these are technically outdoor rooftops - but you get the point). These are all of my favorite picturesque photo spots that are indoors!
Best Bagels In NYC
New York City is great because it has some of the best food in the world. Whether it’s pizza, deli sandwiches piled high, or bagels - you can’t find anything better than what you get in New York City. One of my favorite foods to get in the city is bagels. I am originally from Maryland, and it’s just so hard to find even halfway decent bagels there. So naturally when I moved to NYC I was so excited to try all of the different bagels that the city has to offer.
The Most Picturesque Places In NYC
As a content creator and just general lover of taking photos for Instagram, I am constantly on the lookout for pretty and picturesque photo opportunities within the city. Lucky for me, I am living in a city with nothing but incredible beautiful photo spots. New York City is just so beautiful, and honestly I feel like no matter where you go, you can get an incredibly beautiful photo.
Best Boutiques In NYC | Pt. 2
So I previously made part 1 of this post, and if you haven’t read that yet, then definitely go check it out! But I love fashion and I love shopping, so naturally NYC is my dream city in terms of shopping because there is just SO much shopping here. I absolutely love going to new boutiques and shops to find unique and one of a kind pieces!
Best Boutiques In NYC
One of the biggest reasons that I moved to New York City was the fashion. I am obsessed with fashion and shopping, I am always keeping up with the latest trends, and trying to find the latest and greatest places to shop. I guess that’s why I ended up working in fashion too - it has literally become my whole life, and I can’t imagine a better place to live than the fashion capital of the world, NYC!
The Nicest Luxury Hotels In NYC
New York City is known for having some pretty expensive hotel prices. Even for a mid-range hotel that you could normally stay at for a fair price, when it comes to NYC, you are probably paying double. And I mean, it makes sense, as the city is such a huge tourist destination, so the demand for hotels is bound to be high.
A Guide To Renting In NYC
I just recently moved to New York City, and I have to admit the hardest part was trying to find an apartment to rent. In a city as big as this, with as many apartments as there are, you would just not think that finding a place to live would take so much of your time and energy; however, in New York City that is just not the case usually. When I got my new job, and knew I would have to be in the city within the next couple of weeks, I immediately started searching, and it felt like a full time job hunting for a place to live!
NYC Parks To Spend Your Summer Visiting | Pt 2
In case you missed it, I recently posted an article all about my favorite parks in New York City - where I will be spending ALL of my free time! So if you haven’t already read that article definitely go check it out! Since I’ve written that article, I’ve just thought of so many more parks in the city that are an absolute must visit in the summertime.
The Best Brunch Spots In NYC
If you live in New York City you know just how big a deal weekend brunch is. It’s one of my favorite things to do with friends on the weekend because brunch food is some of my favorite food, and there is just nothing better than a boozy sunday brunch to finish off your weekend with! I know I am not alone in this love for weekend brunch, and I know that so many people in NYC just love getting brunch!
The Best Thrift And Vintage Shops In NYC
One of the things I love most about New York City is the crazy amount of shopping opportunities. I mean I guess it makes sense, NYC is one of the fashion capitals of the world, so obviously it is fitting that there is tons and tons of shopping to do here. Even though there is some incredible shopping in the city, it can also get pretty pricey. And I know I for one am on a pretty tight budget when it comes to shopping so I am constantly looking for good deals!
Yoga Classes At The Edge In NYC
I don’t know about you, but I usually have very little motivation to workout most days. I know I should be motivated to workout and live a healthier lifestyle but honestly, it’s really difficult sometimes. Fortunately however, living in NYC provides so many great opportunities to be healthier. The city is always where the coolest and trendiest events are taking place, and in terms of workout classes are no different.
Fun & Extreme Foods To Try In NYC
I just love living in New York City because there are so many great restaurants here. You could literally live here for years, and go to a different restaurant every single night and never have to repeat a place. I mean most people don’t do that because let’s be real we don’t have the time, funds, or energy - BUT I am here to tell you about some of the NYC restaurants you should definitely try out!
NYC Parks To Spend Your Summer Visiting
So it's finally summer in NYC - and you can tell by the weather, it has been SO hot. I know living in the city can feel like kind of a lot sometimes. There is just building after building, streets, cars, buses, trucks. I know I certainly miss the suburbs at times, which is why I try to spend as much time in the parks of New York City as I can. Even though NYC is known as the concrete jungle, there are a surprising amount of parks spattered throughout the city. No matter what neighborhood or borough you live in, there is definitely a park nearby!
Hidden Gems In NYC - Rubirosa
I have already done a few of these, but there are just so many good restaurants in NYC that are too underrated and need to be shared with the world! Rubirosa is located in Nolita, on Mulberry St. and it’s in the heart of NYC neighborhood italian restaurants. They are most known for their pizza, and not even just regular pizzas but their tie-dye pizza specifically. And, they have a full menu of delicious italian classics that are all amazing.
Hidden Gems In NYC - Green Kitchen
I’ve posted a couple of articles so far of incredible restaurants that I’ve gotten to try out in NYC so far, and I figured why not write another one! I live on the upper east side, and let me tell you there are SO many restaurants in this area that just look incredible! One of my very first nights here I had the pleasure of trying out Green Kitchen. They have two locations, one on the corner of 84th St and 2nd Ave. and another location on the corner of 77th St and 1st Ave. I visited their location on 84th St and 2nd Ave, and it was such a great experience.
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Hi there! I'm Rachel and I'm the author of the blog Rachel On Trend. I am New York City dweller sharing my tips and tricks for living your best life in the city! Thanks for stopping by!
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