219. Best New York City Photo Spots with NYC Photo Journeys (feat. Jessie Festa) - The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

Start Here! The Voyascape Guide to New York City: Your Living Audio Companion to the City

Welcome to the Voyascape Guide to New York City. Whether you are planning your first visit, returning for another stay, or simply exploring from home, this podcast is designed to help you experience New York more thoughtfully. WHAT YOU’LL HEAR This guide is a "best of" bringing together episodes about traveling to New York City from our podcast hosts on the Voyascape Podcast Network. You'll find 1. Practical city overviews 2. Updated travel advice 3. Cultural and historical deep dives 4. Neighborhood and hotel insights A LIVING AUDIO GUIDE This is not a static collection. Whenever a Voyascape show releases a new episode focused on New York City, it will appear here automatically. Follow this feed to keep an up to date, expert guide to New York City in your podcast app. Let’s explore New York City together. FOLLOW VOYASCAPE Instagram: @voyascapemedia Voyascape Media is a digital-first travel podcast network behind some of the world’s most popular travel podcasts, including Frommer’s Travel Show, Frequent Miler, Travel in 10, and a global portfolio of travel podcasts, reaching travellers in 150+ countries. We help you travel more and travel better. Check out all of our shows at Voyascape.com [https://www.Voyascape.com]

219. Best New York City Photo Spots with NYC Photo Journeys (feat. Jessie Festa) - The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

Looking for the best NYC photo spots for your next trip? ➡️ Book a NYC Photo Journeys [https://thoughtcard.com/nyc-photo] tour and use the promo code ‘SAVVY10’ to get $10 off any photo tour or photoshoot. New York City moves fast and it’s easy to spend your trip running from Times Square to Central Park, checking off landmarks without truly taking it in. I’m joined by Jessie Festa, founder of NYC Photo Journeys, to share the best photo locations in NYC, including underrated spots most travelers miss. Jessie combines licensed NYC sightseeing tours with professional photography sessions, creating a 2-in-1 experience that helps you explore the city while capturing high-quality images you’ll actually want to frame. We cover: 1. The best NYC photography spots beyond the typical tourist landmarks 2. Underrated neighborhoods and hidden gems you may not know about 3. Common mistakes travelers make when DIY-planning a trip to New York City 4. Why slowing down completely transforms your NYC experience Whether you’re visiting New York City for the first time or you think you’ve already “seen it all,” this episode will help you discover hidden gems and take in the best views of New York City. Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/nyc-photo-spots/ ➡️ Book a NYC Photo Journeys [https://thoughtcard.com/nyc-photo] tour and use the promo code ‘SAVVY10’ to get $10 off any photo tour or photoshoot. Connect with NYC Photo Journeys Website: https://thoughtcard.com/nyc-photo [https://thoughtcard.com/nyc-photo] (Use promo code ‘SAVVY10’) Follow on Instagram: @nycphototour [https://www.instagram.com/nycphototour/] (Link: https://www.instagram.com/nycphototour/) Other Episodes You’ll Love 1. She Shapes History NYC Walking Tour: Celebrating the Women Who Built NYC [https://thoughtcard.com/she-shapes-history-nyc-tours/] - Episode 216 2. Best Things To Do in Downtown Manhattan [https://thoughtcard.com/things-to-do-downtown-manhattan/] (blog) 3. Why Winter is the Best Time to Visit New York City [https://thoughtcard.com/best-time-to-visit-nyc/] - Episode 186 4. Affordable Vacation Spots in the U.S. [https://thoughtcard.com/affordable-vacation-spots-in-us/] - Episode 172 Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett Website: www.thoughtcard.com [http://www.thoughtcard.com] Newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/ [https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/] Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett [https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellecorbett/] Work With Me: Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com [thethoughtcard@gmail.com] for brand partnerships and business inquiries. Resources & Recommendations: ➡️ Sign up for a high-yield savings account with Ally Bank [https://ally.com/referral?code=2V7R7X4G4D] ➡️ Sign up for Rakuten and earn cash back on purchases [http://www.rakuten.com/r/DANIEL71468?eeid=28187] ➡️ Earn points by snapping photos of receipts with Fetch [https://referral.fetch.com/vvv3/referralqr?code=Y2E2QY] Support the Show Directly: 1. Leave a review in your podcast app—it helps other listeners discover the show 2. Share this episode with family and friends who love travel and history Mentioned in this episode: Check out the Smart Travel Podcast This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below: Smart Travel Podcast [https://the-thought-card-smart.captivate.fm/smart-travel-2026] Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. Voyascape Podcast Network [https://the-thought-card-smart.captivate.fm/partnerships]

216. Celebrating Women Who Built New York City with She Shapes History NYC (feat. Beth Santos and Nikki Padilla Rivera) - The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

Throughout history, women played a powerful role in shaping the city we know today. I’m joined by Beth Santos and Nikki Padilla Rivera, passionate storytellers from She Shapes History NYC [https://thoughtcard.com/she-shapes-history], who are leading walking tours exploring the hidden stories of women who challenged power, rewrote laws, organized communities, and built lasting change across New York City. Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/she-shapes-history-nyc-tours/ [https://thoughtcard.com/she-shapes-history-nyc-tours/] We also talk about what makes this guided New York City walking tour different from others, the types of travelers and locals who will love this experience, and what participants can expect to walk away with. If you love meaningful travel experiences, cultural storytelling, and discovering the untold stories behind famous places, this episode is for you. ➡️ Book a She Shapes History guided walking tour using the promo code ‘TTC100’ to get (2) tickets for $100. (Link: https://thoughtcard.com/she-shapes-history [https://thoughtcard.com/she-shapes-history)]) [https://thoughtcard.com/she-shapes-history)] Connect with She Shapes History NYC Website: https://sheshapeshistory.com/new-york [https://sheshapeshistory.com/new-york] Follow on Instagram: sheshapeshistorynyc [https://www.instagram.com/sheshapeshistorynyc] (Link: https://www.instagram.com/sheshapeshistorynyc [https://www.instagram.com/sheshapeshistorynyc]) Other Episodes You’ll Love 1. Why Winter is the Best Time to Visit New York City [https://thoughtcard.com/best-time-to-visit-nyc/] - Episode 186 2. Affordable Vacation Spots in the U.S. [https://thoughtcard.com/affordable-vacation-spots-in-us/] - Episode 172 3. How To Achieve Your Travel Goals Step-by-Step [https://thoughtcard.com/travel-goals/] - Episode 182 Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett Website: www.thoughtcard.com [http://www.thoughtcard.com/] Newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/ [https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/] Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett [https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellecorbett/] Work With Me: Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com [thethoughtcard@gmail.com] for brand partnerships and business inquiries. Resources & Recommendations: ➡️ Sign up for a high-yield savings account with Ally Bank [https://ally.com/referral?code=2V7R7X4G4D] ➡️ Sign up for Rakuten and earn cash back on purchases [http://www.rakuten.com/r/DANIEL71468?eeid=28187] ➡️ Earn points by snapping photos of receipts with Fetch [https://referral.fetch.com/vvv3/referralqr?code=Y2E2QY] Support the Show Directly: 1. Leave a review in your podcast app—it helps other listeners discover the show 2. Share this episode with family and friends who love travel and history Mentioned in this episode: Check out the Smart Travel Podcast This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below: Smart Travel Podcast [https://the-thought-card-smart.captivate.fm/smart-travel-2026] Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. Voyascape Podcast Network [https://the-thought-card-smart.captivate.fm/partnerships]

What's New in New York City, Plus a Look at the Top Trends in Camping Vacations - The Frommer's Travel Show

Pauline Frommer discussed her newly released guidebook "Frommer's New York City 2026" and what the top culinary trends in the city are right now. She also talked about what it's like to visit NYC's newest observation deck, and how The Studio Museum, Sotheby's and The Jewish Museum have reinvented themselves. Then Kevin Long, CEO of TheDyrt.com, talked about how many new campers there were in 2025, what people can do when there's no room at the campsite, and how this form of vacation is evolving. Takeaways: 1. The latest edition of Frommer's New York City guidebook was released this fall, highlighting recent changes and attractions in the city. 2. New York City has exciting new attractions and revamped iconic sites. 3. The introduction of a new observation deck in Times Square offers unique nighttime views. 4. A number of new high-end Caribbean restaurants and innovative wine bars are reshaping the city's culinary scene. 5. .Over half of campers had difficulty finding room at their first choice campgrounds in 2025 Companies, products and websites mentioned in this episode: 1. Frommer's New York City 2026 2. Frommers.com 3. Swarovski Crystal 4. One Times Square 5. The Jewish Museum 6. The Studio Museum of Harlem 7. Sotheby's 8. The Dyrt 9. Toyota Trucks 10. Ha's Snack Bar 11. Sunn's Wine Bar 12. Kabawa 13. Lei Wine Bar (this is the name of the restaurant Pauline couldn't remember) Mentioned in this episode: Check out the Smart Travel Podcast This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below: Smart Travel Podcast [https://the-frommers-travel-show.captivate.fm/smarttravelpodcast] Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network [https://the-frommers-travel-show.captivate.fm/partnerships-frommers]

210. NYC Christmas Markets: Tips for Navigating Like a Pro - The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

🎄Planning a holiday trip to New York City? NYC Christmas markets are one of the most magical ways to experience the holiday season, but they can also be crowded and overwhelming if you don't know what to expect. I'm sharing our best NYC Christmas market tips to help you shop smarter and make the most of your time. Read 'NYC Christmas Markets' blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/christmas-markets-nyc/ [https://thoughtcard.com/christmas-markets-nyc/] 🎒Shop Rachel Bloom Anti-Theft Bags 1. Crossbody Bag [https://rachelbloom.com/products/the-smart-crossbody?sca_ref=8381754.Lav5TPpexV&sca_source=Interview] 2. Smart Mini [https://rachelbloom.com/products/the-smart-mini-backpack?sca_ref=8381754.Lav5TPpexV&sca_source=Interview] (I have this one!!!) 3. Smart Crossover [https://rachelbloom.com/products/the-smart-crossover?sca_ref=8381754.Lav5TPpexV&sca_source=Interview] Other Episodes You'll Love 1. How To Outsmart Theives While Traveling with Rachel Bloom [https://thoughtcard.com/anti-theft-travel-bags/] - Episode 194 2. Christmas in NYC with a Baby: Festive Things To Do [https://thoughtcard.com/christmas-things-to-do-in-nyc/] - Episode 116 3. How To Achieve Your Travel Goals [https://thoughtcard.com/travel-goals/] - Episode 182 Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett Website: www.thoughtcard.com [http://www.thoughtcard.com] Newsletter: https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/ [https://thethoughtcard.substack.com/] Instagram: @thedaniellecorbett [https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellecorbett/] Work With Me: Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com [thethoughtcard@gmail.com] for brand partnerships and business inquiries. Mentioned in this episode: Check out the Smart Travel Podcast This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below: Smart Travel Podcast [https://the-thought-card-smart.captivate.fm/smart-travel-2026] Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. Voyascape Podcast Network [https://the-thought-card-smart.captivate.fm/partnerships]