My tagline basically says it all: I’m a native New Yorker who loves travel, ballet and my hometown.
I was born in Manhattan, grew up in Queens and spent most of my early years plotting my move back to the other side of the East River. I eventually made it, and now live uptown, in a pretty corner of Washington Heights. I love NYC because of the endless possibilities it offers—I know I’ll never be able to see, do and experience everything.
I work in the digital field and as a freelance travel writer. While I’ve been lucky to have staff jobs for most of my career, that’s also meant that I’ve always had limited vacation time. But over the years, I’ve learned to maximize it as much as possible with lots of weekend trips and birthday and bigger trips, usually with my sister, Mallory (who is mentioned in pretty much every other post). I feel the need to get out of town at least once a month.
When I’m not traveling, you’re pretty likely to find me in NYC, taking a ballet class or here.
All text and photos © NYC Expeditionist, 2009-2016, unless otherwise noted.
Hi Heather! Do you have an email address I can contact you at?
Hi Jenna! You can reach me at heathervictoria.eng@gmail.com.
Hiya, IЂ™ve just nominated you for a Very Inspiring Blogger award!
http://takingtotheopenroad.wordpress.com/2012/10/15/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Happy blogging! x
Peggy, I’m honored! Thank you so much! I’m a big fan of your blog, too!
Are you on twitter?
I am but I go through phases of using it (and am currently in a very inactive phase!). But thanks for asking!
Thank so much for sharing all the pics of the Rockhouse and Tensing Pen! My fiance and I are looking to get married in Jamaica and we are trying to choose between the Rockhouse and Tensing Pen! Which one would you recommend? They both seem beautiful!
Thanks!
Thanks for reaching out, Kate—and congrats on your upcoming wedding! I think Negril would be an amazing place to get married and really don’t think you could go wrong with either Rockhouse or Tensing Pen. They’re both gorgeous and I loved both—though, personally, Rockhouse was a little more my style. I found it to be a bit more polished and sophisticated (it feels kinda like it’s run by city folks!), while Tensing felt more casual and laid-back, with a home-like vibe. Each was special in its own way. Hope that helps—and would love to hear which one you choose!
I really like your blog! Very happy that I found it Can’t wait to read more!
<3, Charlotte
Thanks, Charlotte! Looking forward to reading yours, as well!
Hey! I just nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award! Check it out here http://catchingzee.wordpress.com/2013/08/26/someone-else- and congrats!
Thank you, Zee! I’m very flattered!
I nominated you for the Shine On Award. If youЂ™d like to accept this award, please check out the nomination post: http://stephanieisms.wordpress.com/2013/09/04/shine-on/
If your blog is an award-free blog, please just know that your blog means something to another blogger out there.
Keep blogging!
Always,
Stephanie
Thank you so much, StephanieЂ“I’m honored!
Hi, Heather! Great photos and captions. I had fun camping out in your blog. IЂ™ll be back!
Thanks for stopping by, Isabela! I’m looking forward to spending some time one yours (which looks awesome, by the way!).
You are welcome!
Hi Heather! I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for a WordPress Family Award! Thx for all the kind words and support!
Thank you so much, Donna! (And thanks for reading!) I’m so flattered!
Hi Heather! I nominated you for the Sunshine Award! Your blog posts really bring a bit of sunshine to my days! Check out my blog post for details:
Thank you, Donna! It’s truly an honor to hear that from another talented blogger!
Awww you’re welcome!
Gracias nyc expeditionist.bonito portezuelo
Hi Heather, nice to meet you! I consider myself a New Yorker even though I actually only lived there continuously for four years. My parents moved there from Hong Kong back in the 80s so I visit often. May I ask who your ballet teachers are? When I am in NYC I like to take ballet classes
Hello! It’s nice to meet you, too! I’m actually a big fan of your city–HK is my second favorite, next to New York.
I take most of my classes with Kat Wildish at Ailey. (She’s the one who inspired me to start dancing again, after several years off.) I also take classes at Ballet Arts (at City Center) with a number of teachers, all whom are very good: Antoinette Peloso, Lucy Raianova, Kenny Larson.
Let me know which classes you end up taking next time you’re here! And I look forward to keeping up with your blog, as well.
Hi! Thanks for sharing the names of your teachers. I have never taken class at Ballet Arts. It would be fun to try it next time I visit. Will surely let you know
I enjoy reading your blog a lot! It keeps me up to date with what’s happening in New York! And I agree with you–that you will never run out of things to experience in the Big Apple.