3 Days in New York: Itinerary 2026

**🗽 Day 1: Lower Manhattan** Start your morning at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Ferries depart from Battery Park (1 Battery Pl) every 30 minutes from 8:30 AM; book tickets in advance for $...

Peking Duck Perfection?

So, I'm heading to Quanjude in @Beijing next week. Heard it's the OG for Peking duck, right? Everyone raves about it, but I'm a bit of a picky eater. My question is: how much does the *actual* duck ta...

Lost in Fangyuanli ID Mall

So, I finally braved the labyrinthine hallways of Fangyuanli ID Mall in @Beijing. Seriously, it's a whole other world in there. I spent hours wandering, finding amazing little shops tucked away, handm...

Huangshicheng's Secret?

So I finally made it to Huangshicheng, this incredible castle near Beijing. Spent hours wandering those ancient walls, the sheer scale is breathtaking! I was blown away by the intricate carvings and t...

Grandma's Kitchen: Authentic or Tourist Trap?

So, I'm heading to @Beijing next week and this Grandma's Kitchen place keeps popping up. The photos look amazing, home-style dumplings, noodles the size of my forearm...the works! But something feels....