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New York City

Welcome to the Big Apple, a melting pot of cultures and cuisines, dressed up with the bright lights of Broadway.

The city that never sleeps.

Overview

A guide to New York is like an instruction manual for falling in love. It’s impossible. It’s personal. All the cliches are true. And none of it is a given. In this Cerca Guide to The Big Apple Dhira Rauch and Alyssa Ciccarello do the impossible and give you a dirty, gorgeous, generous, relentless, inspiring, exhausting, delicious, eclectic mix tape of everything all at once. Because that’s New York.

New York City

New York City Guide

The Cerca Guide to New York City.

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New York City Concierges

Alyssa Ciccarello

Dhira Rauch

Fun Facts About New York City

The Park Theatre, located at 21 Park Row in Lower Manhattan, is widely regarded as the first theater to be built specifically for theatrical performances in NYC. It opened on January 29, 1798.

Some of the iconic foods invented in New York: the pastrami sandwich, cheesecake, chicken & waffles and the hot dog.

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Gelato in Rome

La Dolce Vita: 8 Killer Activities for Teenagers in Rome

June 12, 2026

Rome is ancient, dramatic, chaotic, cinematic, snack-heavy, fashion-conscious, and just a bit gritty. Here are eight Rome experiences that mix blockbuster history, trendier neighborhoods, food, fashion, outdoor time, and teenager-friendly culture without turning the trip into a forced march.

Teenagers in Paris

Slay Paris: The 8 Things to do with Teenagers

June 11, 2026

Paris with teenagers can be extraordinary and great for bonding, but only if you resist the urge to make it one long museum march. Teens want atmosphere, autonomy, snacks, pics that give them social currency, weird stories, cool shops, a little danger-but-not-actual-danger, and enough downtime to pretend they’re not enjoying themselves.

La Concha Beach in San Sebastián, Spain

The 8 Best Beaches in Europe for Kids

June 10, 2026

You can find any version of beach you're looking for in Europe - wild and windswept, shallow and Mediterranean, studded with cafes, teeming with giant waves, any flavor you want. The best family beaches are not necessarily the most famous ones.

The 8 Friendliest Cities in the World if You Want Your Kids to Make Friends With Other Kids

May 21, 2026

There’s a special kind of travel magic that happens when your kid looks up from a gelato, spots another kid with a ball, and suddenly they’re communicating in the universal language of “wanna play?” No app, no lesson plan, no museum placard. Just instant diplomacy with sneakers. And then, friends. And in a world that's global and where a network will be necessary for success learning how to make international friends matters more now than ever.

Cultural Experiences, Oaxaca

The New Family Flex: Cultural Experiences You Can Do in a Long Weekend

May 11, 2026

Here's 6 Short-Form Experiences That Build Global Skills Kids Will Need for the Future One of the biggest myths in family travel is that meaningful cultural immersion requires quitting your job, homeschooling your kids, and backpacking for six months. It doesn’t. The truth is, some of the most transformational experiences for children happen in single afternoons. A shared meal. A local celebration. A conversation in another language. Learning to navigate a market where nothing feels familiar. Sitting at a table realizing another family’s version of “normal” is completely different from yours.

South Island New Zealand, Worldschool

What Is World Schooling? The 8 Best Places in the World to Worldschool Your Kids 📚🌎

May 6, 2026

The best worldschool hubs are places where families can actually live, not just vacation. Places that are safe. Affordable enough to stay awhile. Rich in culture and educational opportunities. Friendly toward children. Connected to nature. Full of other curious families.