All restaurants, street food, and places visited by Taylor Bell. Total 235 places, 50 cities, and 66 YouTube videos.
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Montepulciano:
A picturesque winery estate located between Montepulciano and Cortona where the group enjoyed lunch and wine tasting.
Highlights: Wine Tasting and Lunch at Tuscan Winery
Featured Foods: Wine, Tuscan lunch
"we did the most tuscany thing ever and headed straight for la braces winery" — Taylor
Visited 2 food and travel spots in Rome:
Rome's most famous ancient monument, experienced during a golden-hour ride in vintage open-top Fiat 500 cars.
Highlights: Golden Hour Fiat 500 Drive by the Ancient Amphitheater
"i will forever be chasing the feeling of standing up in a vintage fiat 500 with the wind blowing in my hair driving around the colosseum during golden hour" — Taylor
The world-famous Baroque fountain in Rome, visited peacefully at dawn to catch the sunrise before tourist crowds arrived.
Highlights: Sunrise Visit at 5 AM Without the Crowds
"so we went to trevi fountain at 5am before all the tourists showed up except us of course and watched the sun come up" — Taylor
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Tivoli:
A 16th-century Renaissance villa renowned for its terraced hillside Italian gardens and spectacular fountains.
Highlights: Tour of the Renaissance 16th-Century Villa and Gardens
"headed to tifali for lunch and a tour of vila deste villa d'este which is a 16th century villa" — Taylor
Visited 3 food and travel spots in Amsterdam:
A trendy cafe serving visually creative dishes centered around fresh avocados along Amsterdam's outer canal ring.
Highlights: Avocado-Centric Breakfast by the Outer Ring
Featured Foods: artisan avocado toast, gourmet breakfast spread
"this breakfast spot was literally called the avocado show and call me a psycho all you want but I have never really liked avocado that much" — Host
Amsterdam's iconic floating flower market along the Singel canal, renowned for its colorful displays of flowers, bulbs, and succulents.
Highlights: Exploring Succulents & Plants at the Flower Market
"on the flower market with plenty of salad for Dalia... if only I could take these back in my suitcase I love succulents" — Host
A quirky boutique store located in central Amsterdam entirely filled with hundreds of themed and customized rubber ducks.
Highlights: Browsing Novelty Rubber Ducks
"found a store completely dedicated to rubber ducks which one's the best" — Host
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Aurland:
A modern pine and steel viewing platform extending 30 meters out into mid-air, 650 meters above the stunning Aurlandsfjord.
Highlights: Dramatic Cantilevered Aurlandsfjord Overlook
"Oh, cuz you can see a long like a long passageway a long time that words come and overlap so much that you can't see like hallway..." — Taylor
YouTube: A Magical Roadtrip Through The Norway Fjords (Timestamp: 21:53)
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Avalon:
The island's most iconic historic gathering place and former ballroom, known for its distinct round architecture and pristine clear waters along the harbor.
Highlights: Walking Around the Historic Waterfront Casino
"It's called the casino, but it's not actually a casino. Fun fact. And also, fun fact, this is where I got scuba dive certified." — Taylor
YouTube: I took a 4 day cruise for $250... Here's how it went (Timestamp: 09:46)
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Baldwin Park:
A historic, life-size replica of Harry and Esther Snyder's original 1948 100-square-foot stand where drive-thru two-way speakers and early fry preparation methods were born.
Highlights: Replica of the First 1948 Hamburger Stand
"We are standing in front of a perfect replica of that first location, which sadly was torn down to build the I-10 freeway, but it was just right over there." — Taylor
YouTube: Inside In-N-Out: How This Beloved Burger Chain Does Everything Differently (Timestamp: 05:33)
Visited 4 food and travel spots in Bergen:
A historic outdoor and indoor harbor market showcasing fresh catches, king crabs, caviar, and traditional seafood specialties.
Highlights: Fresh Norwegian Seafood & Giant King Crabs
"All right, this is the seafood market. We got caviar. We got cuts of salmon, of course. Ooh, urchin. Whoa." — Taylor
YouTube: A Magical Roadtrip Through The Norway Fjords (Timestamp: 03:04)
Bergen's famous funicular railway carrying visitors up Mount Fløyen for panoramic vistas over the city and fjords.
Highlights: Scenic Funicular Ride up Mount Fløyen
"We're going to take the funicular all the way up to a viewpoint of Bergen. Let's funicular it up." — Taylor
YouTube: A Magical Roadtrip Through The Norway Fjords (Timestamp: 05:40)
A charming local art gallery and studio along the iconic Bryggen historic wharf featuring vibrant paintings of Bergen and the Northern Lights.
Highlights: Local Bryggen Art Studio
"Just stumbled into the coolest studio in all of Bergen, but I'll allow you guys, the owners, to introduce themselves." — Taylor
YouTube: A Magical Roadtrip Through The Norway Fjords (Timestamp: 06:44)
A traditional wood-fired waterfront sauna right on the harbor offering cold plunges directly into the icy fjord water.
Highlights: Frigid Fjord Plunge & Floating Sauna
"The temperature, just so you guys know, is like just above freezing. It's one of the things I'm worst at is getting into cold water." — Taylor
YouTube: A Magical Roadtrip Through The Norway Fjords (Timestamp: 08:04)
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Bláskógabyggð:
One of Iceland's most famous and mighty waterfalls, cascading in two tiers down into the rugged canyon of the Hvítá River.
Highlights: Dramatic Multi-Tiered Canyon Waterfall
"and a little further down the golden circle was iceland's most visited waterfall this one i can actually pronounce it's goldthos" — Taylor
YouTube: Iceland Travel Vlog | BEST things to do in Iceland (Timestamp: 14:41)
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Burbank:
The host visits IKEA's massive Burbank location to analyze its showroom maze layout, flat-pack business model, and famous cafeteria dining experience.
Highlights: Exploring the World's Largest Furniture Store & Swedish Meatballs
Featured Foods: Savory Swedish Meatballs, Refreshing Sparkling Lingonberry Soda
"I actually grew up coming to this very IKEA here in Burbank, Los Angeles, California. And what I looked most forward to were the meatballs." — Host
YouTube: Inside IKEA: The Brilliant Trick That Makes You Buy More (Timestamp: 03:46)
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Cairo:
The historic museum in central Cairo housing an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian treasures and real mummies.
Highlights: Ancient Egyptian Antiquities and Real Mummies
"I thought that the coolest thing in this museum was that there's an actual mummy. There's actually two of them. And that that blew my mind a little bit." — Host
YouTube: I left NYC to travel to my 7th Continent (Timestamp: 06:21)
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Dallas:
Taylor took the Skylink train to the Amex Centurion Lounge at DFW during a two-hour flight delay to enjoy food, drinks, and work from a conference table.
Highlights: Cocktail and Buffet Spread During Flight Delay
Featured Foods: gin and champagne mixed cocktail
"I told her to surprise me and she gave me this little gin and champagne mixed cocktail this was a highlight of the day" — Taylor
YouTube: Travel Day as a Consultant (everything went wrong) (Timestamp: 02:40)
Visited 3 food and travel spots in Eidfjord:
A cozy village bakery in Eidfjord serving fresh, fluffy Norwegian cinnamon buns and warm espresso drinks.
Highlights: Warm Cinnamon Bun & Coffee with Fjord Views
Featured Foods: Classic cinnamon bun, Cappuccino, Flat white
"Hello. So, we came to the nearby little bakery right in the center of town that was recommended to us by the hotel receptionist. Ourselves the classic cinnamon bun. Got another cappuccino." — Taylor
YouTube: A Magical Roadtrip Through The Norway Fjords (Timestamp: 13:10)
One of Norway's most spectacular waterfalls, cascading 182 meters down into a sheer canyon bridged by modern architectural walkways.
Highlights: Grandiose Canyon Waterfall & Cantilever Bridges
"I did not know it was going to be this like grandiose. And look how cool the observation deck and the bridges are just built into the natural features of the land." — Taylor
YouTube: A Magical Roadtrip Through The Norway Fjords (Timestamp: 14:18)
A community waterfront sauna in Eidfjord providing floor-to-ceiling fjord views and refreshing dips in the mountain water.
Highlights: Free Public Waterfront Sauna
"All right, guys. We're at the second thing that is even better to do in the rain... it's absolutely crazy how this is free to the public and they just trust you to like take care of it and maintain and be safe and all that." — Taylor
YouTube: A Magical Roadtrip Through The Norway Fjords (Timestamp: 16:20)
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Ensenada:
Ensenada's primary tourist and shopping avenue, lined with souvenir shops, vibrant street performances, and drinks served in fresh pineapples.
Highlights: Exploring Downtown Ensenada's Main Shopping Street
Featured Foods: Piña colada
"We walked up and down this main shopping street for a while, but we would probably recommend one of the shore excursions organized by the cruise for Ensenada." — Taylor
YouTube: I took a 4 day cruise for $250... Here's how it went (Timestamp: 12:00)
Visited 2 food and travel spots in Fiordland:
A world-famous fiord carved by ancient glaciers, featuring towering sheer rock cliffs and countless waterfalls.
Highlights: Iconic Fiord with Sheer Rock Faces and Cascading Waterfalls
"Milford Sound. It's the number one attraction in New Zealand for a reason with sheer rock faces that were carved out by glaciers over millions of years." — Host
An alpine hike on the Routeburn Track leading to a stunning plateau with 360-degree vistas of Fiordland's mountains and valleys.
Highlights: Panoramic Plateau View of Glaciers and Staggering Peaks
"And finally, number one for me was Key Summit Alpine Hike in Fiordland. The top of this mountain feels like a plateau where everything opens up. Glaciers, staggering peaks, tropical-looking plants, all in one frame." — Host
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Fiordland National Park:
A world-renowned glacial fiord carved by sheer rock faces rising thousands of feet from dark waters, fed by cascading waterfalls.
Highlights: World-Famous Fiord Cruise Under Waterfalls & Towering Peaks
Featured Foods: Fish and chips
"Milford Sound is widely regarded as the number one attraction in New Zealand. And even with that tagline, it was still more serene than I'd expected." — Taylor
Visited 2 food and travel spots in Flåm:
A cluster of outdoor food trucks parked near the Flåm docks offering affordable meals including loaded Mexican burritos and tacos.
Highlights: Roadside Mexican Food Trucks
Featured Foods: Mexican food
"And most importantly, we found food trucks. I don't know if you guys know this about us, but me and my companions' probably favorite way to eat is via food trucks." — Taylor
YouTube: A Magical Roadtrip Through The Norway Fjords (Timestamp: 19:49)
The renowned Flåm Railway, one of the steepest train lines in the world, winding through tunnels, mountain peaks, and deep valleys.
Highlights: Scenic Historic Fjord Railway Journey
"Take a step outside. We just came out of the mountain here. It's so wild. It's just so well constructed. Look how clear the water is." — Taylor
YouTube: A Magical Roadtrip Through The Norway Fjords (Timestamp: 21:00)
Visited 2 food and travel spots in Giza:
An iconic archaeological wonder on the Giza plateau featuring the three Great Pyramids and ancient pharaonic tombs, explored via camel ride.
Highlights: Riding Camels and Touching 4,500-Year-Old Ancient Stones
"Of all of the historic attractions and ancient artifacts that I've seen in my day, I would say this was the first one where you could really go all the way up to it and feel the original stones, which I just think made it really special." — Host
YouTube: I left NYC to travel to my 7th Continent (Timestamp: 01:07)
A colossal limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human, standing guard over the Giza Plateau.
Highlights: Marveling at the Enigmatic Ancient Monument
"After we disembarked our camel friends, we walked over to the Sphinx." — Host
YouTube: I left NYC to travel to my 7th Continent (Timestamp: 04:58)
Visited 2 food and travel spots in Grindavík:
A world-famous geothermal spa known for its warm, mineral-rich milky blue waters containing silica, surrounded by rugged black lava fields.
Highlights: Geothermal Spa Soak in the Rain
Featured Foods: In-water bar drinks
"we saw the sign for the blue lagoon" — Taylor
YouTube: Iceland Travel Vlog | BEST things to do in Iceland (Timestamp: 03:28)
The site of the famous 2021 volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula, featuring vast fields of solidified black lava.
Highlights: Hiking the Fresh Lava Fields of an Active Volcano
"you can see where the molten lava came pouring down these mountains not that long before and even though the volcano wasn't actively erupting the day that we were there it was still super cool to see" — Taylor
YouTube: Iceland Travel Vlog | BEST things to do in Iceland (Timestamp: 15:29)
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Grundarfjörður:
Distinctive standalone peak on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, famed for its scenic nearby waterfall and resemblance to a wizard hat.
Highlights: Iconic Cone-Shaped Mountain and Waterfall
"i'd seen pictures of this place so many times it was absolutely incredible to actually see in person" — Taylor
YouTube: Iceland Travel Vlog | BEST things to do in Iceland (Timestamp: 09:49)
Visited 2 food and travel spots in Hanoi:
A historic residential lake where parts of an American B-52 bomber shot down in 1972 remain partially submerged as a memorial.
Highlights: Downed B-52 bomber wreckage preserved in the lake
"This is B-52 Lake. That's a B-52 bomber that was shot down during the Vietnam War." — Taylor
The world-famous casual eatery where Anthony Bourdain famously dined on grilled pork and noodles with President Barack Obama in 2016.
Highlights: Historic Obama and Anthony Bourdain bún chả meal
Featured Foods: Bún chả, Rice vermicelli noodles, Grilled pork in broth, Pickled garlic
"It's where Anthony Bourdain and Obama ate together... This is what Obama got, but I'm not quite as hungry as he was." — Taylor
Visited 2 food and travel spots in Hyde Park:
A historic site and presidential library dedicated to Franklin D. Roosevelt, featuring exhibits and archival collections from his presidency.
Highlights: Exploring FDR's Presidential Library & Museum
"our first stop on the way up to the house was the Franklin D Roosevelt Presidential Library which was a little less than a two-hour drive out of New York City" — Taylor
YouTube: I took the most luxurious New York vacation... here's how it went (Timestamp: 01:03)
A historic Gilded Age country estate showcasing European-style architecture and scenic grounds overlooking the Hudson River.
Highlights: Quick Stop at the Historic Gilded Age Estate
"we drove like four minutes to check out the Vanderbilt mansion before heading to our house" — Taylor
YouTube: I took the most luxurious New York vacation... here's how it went (Timestamp: 02:06)
Visited 2 food and travel spots in Hạ Long:
UNESCO World Heritage site known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone karsts topped by rainforests.
Highlights: Scenic limestone karst cruise and cave exploration
Featured Foods: Vietnamese beer, Club soda
"Would highly recommend coming to Halong Bay if you're in Hanoi. It's like a dayong thing." — Taylor
A picturesque island in Ha Long Bay featuring a crescent-shaped sandy beach and a steep summit trail offering sweeping panoramic views.
Highlights: Steep mountain climb for a 360-degree panoramic view
"I'm about to go climb one of these tall mountains in Hong Bay to get a panoramic view at the top. I know it's a lot of steps up and very very steep" — Taylor
Visited 1 food and travel spots in King George Island:
Taylor embarked on an experiential leadership trek across the ice, snow, and glaciers of King George Island, encountering penguins and navigating severe polar weather.
Highlights: Trekking and Camping Expedition on King George Island
Featured Foods: Oatmeal
"Finally, on the third day we are able to have a window of weather that's good enough for the pilot to feel comfortable, and we fly down to King George Island." — Taylor
YouTube: How I got Stranded in Antarctica (Timestamp: 08:36)
Visited 2 food and travel spots in Lake Hawea:
A secluded wood-fired barrel sauna perched directly beside the glacial lake, offering cold plunges and thermal recovery.
Highlights: Wood-Fired Lakeside Sauna & Cold Lake Plunge
"The Secret Sauna felt like a local hidden gem that we somehow stumbled into. The scalding heat, the freezing lake, the mix of travelers and locals who had lived there for years." — Taylor
A lakeside hotel and restaurant terrace offering sweeping views over Lake Hawea and refreshing craft drinks during bike rides.
Highlights: Earl Grey Kombucha Overlooking Spectacular Lake Hawea
Featured Foods: Earl Grey kombucha
"Little break at Hawea Hotel with that view. We got a Earl Grey kombucha as a little refreshment, delicious, Wow, look at that." — Taylor
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Lake Pukaki:
A breathtaking alpine lake renowned for its distinctive vibrant turquoise color created by glacial flour, framing distant views of Mount Cook.
Highlights: Glacial Turquoise Waters Along the Road Back to Christchurch
"This is Lake Pukaki, which is just a bit south of Tekapo... I think it's the bluest water we've seen the whole trip." — Taylor
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Lake Tekapo:
A picturesque heritage stone church situated on the shores of Lake Tekapo, famed for its surrounding lupin blooms and breathtaking glacial lake backdrop.
Highlights: Historic Stone Church Overlooking Turquoise Lake Tekapo
"So, we're walking over to the Church of the Good Shepherd Church, which is a hot spot for photographers and tourists in general. It's really beautiful." — Taylor
Visited 17 food and travel spots in London:
Taylor starts his morning in Hackney at this stylish coffee roastery and eatery, savoring black coffee alongside freshly toasted banana bread.
Highlights: Banana Bread with Butters & Morning Coffee
Featured Foods: black coffee, banana bread with various butters
"All right y'all, we're at Ozone. Ozone Coffee Roasters. Boom. First meal of the day, black coffee. Boom. We got some but we we housed it. Banana bread with various butters and this place is awesome." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring Markets, Cafes, Parks, Pubs, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 02:33)
A vibrant green space in Hackney where the hosts take an afternoon walk, sit outside with flat whites, and sample a rich hazelnut brownie.
Highlights: Park Walk, Flat Whites & Hazelnut Brownie
Featured Foods: flat white, hazelnut brownie
"We are in London Fields in Hackney and going for a little walk... My companion got a flat white and I have one coming as well... And we got a hazelnut brownie." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring Markets, Cafes, Parks, Pubs, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 03:07)
Expansive historic park in East London where Taylor jogs and relaxes along Regent's Canal watching narrowboats with rooftop herb gardens.
Highlights: Canal Walks & Tea along Victoria Park
Featured Foods: Steaming pot of freshly brewed tea
"We're about to go into Victoria Park... We just got a pot of tea. Didn't film it, but we were sitting along the canals here in Hackney. And now check out these boats of sorts, well river boat." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring Markets, Cafes, Parks, Pubs, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 04:51)
A beloved neighborhood Victorian pub in Victoria Park Village serving fresh draught pints where the hosts unwind on their first evening.
Highlights: First Pub Pint of the Trip
Featured Foods: Camden lager, house lager
"We made it to our first pub of trip. I got a Camden lager and you got the house lager. Cheers... Just finished our beers at the pub right over there, the Lauriston." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring Markets, Cafes, Parks, Pubs, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 05:58)
Taylor reunites with his friend Lauren at London's iconic historic food market to taste fresh strawberries covered in rich melted chocolate.
Highlights: Viral Fresh Strawberries Drizzled with Melted Chocolate
Featured Foods: strawberries with chocolate
"Wow, we're in Borough Market. Oh, and guess who's here? You guys might remember who I was here with last. Lauren... What are we getting? We're getting strawberry and chocolate." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring Markets, Cafes, Parks, Pubs, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 13:33)
A scenic royal park in central London offering views of palace grounds, tree-lined walking avenues, and lush gardens.
Highlights: Royal Park Stroll by Buckingham Palace
"We are in St. James's Park. It was initially a private park for Henry the eighth. One of the Henrys. Yes. The king queen are just across the way." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring Markets, Cafes, Parks, Pubs, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 14:44)
A famous Edwardian bookshop celebrated for its long oak balconies, skylights, and travel-oriented literary collections.
Highlights: Iconic Edwardian Travel Bookshop
"We are now in Marylebone or we'll be for the rest of the week... back in my stomping grounds, I'm showing my companion Marylebone the way he showed me Hackney." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring Markets, Cafes, Parks, Pubs, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 17:30)
A grand Royal Park where Taylor goes on outdoor runs and admires vibrant blooming roses inside Queen Mary's Gardens.
Highlights: Marathon Training Run & Rose Gardens
"now, going for a run in Regent's Park. Feels like marathon training again... So pretty, Regent's Park... Roses I know don't bloom for very long every year, but when they do... neon orange." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring Markets, Cafes, Parks, Pubs, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 18:39)
A luxurious historic hotel featuring a soaring glass-roofed central atrium lined with towering palm trees where Taylor spends an afternoon working.
Highlights: Grand Palm Atrium Remote Work Spot
"I just sat here for the last like 4 hours working. Guys, highly recommend Landmark Hotel. It's beautiful. It's like we're in Miami. It really is so nice." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring Markets, Cafes, Parks, Pubs, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 24:35)
Taylor and Lauren wander into the famous manicured rose garden within Regent's Park through its decorative gates.
Highlights: Strolling into Regent's Park Rose Gardens
"Here we are Queen's Rose Garden, right? Yes, here's the pretty gate." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring the City, Markets, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 02:49)
The hosts visit the famous travel bookstore on Portobello Road made iconic by the film Notting Hill, admiring the pastel-painted townhouses.
Highlights: Exploring Portobello Road and the Notting Hill Bookshop
"Here we are at the Notting Hill travel bookstore, Hugh Grant was there, so pretty!" — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring the City, Markets, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 03:46)
A popular artisanal ice cream parlor serving creative handcrafted scoops and mouth-watering desserts.
Highlights: Famous Ice Cream and Dessert Stop
Featured Foods: Handcrafted Artisanal Ice Cream
"Lauren and I are now going to... a dessert place called Udderlicious. It's actually very famous." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring the City, Markets, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 08:06)
Taylor and Lauren take in the iconic sights of Big Ben, the Elizabeth Tower, and the London Eye on a clear day along the Thames.
Highlights: Iconic Views of Big Ben and London Eye
"Needless to say Lauren and I are in Westminster today." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring the City, Markets, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 09:48)
A stunning community food hall housed inside a deconsecrated church, featuring multi-level street food vendors, a wine cellar, and a rooftop terrace.
Highlights: Converted Church Food Hall & Rooftop Terrace
Featured Foods: Dessert, Sushi
"Here we are in the basement... it's like a big wine shop and there's a distillery and some sushi. It is so cool." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring the City, Markets, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 13:46)
An eccentric Michelin-starred destination famous for whimsical art-filled dining rooms, high tea service, and famous egg-shaped bathroom pods.
Highlights: Afternoon Tea & Iconic Futuristic Restroom Pods
Featured Foods: White tea
"Here we are at sketch, London's hottest tea place." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring the City, Markets, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 15:30)
A celebrated Bombay-style café renowned for its fragrant curries, chai, and nostalgic mid-century Iranian-Indian café atmosphere.
Highlights: Iconic Indian Feast in London
Featured Foods: Indian dishes, Curry, Naan
"Lauren and I are going to Dishoom, one of the most popular Indian restaurants here." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring the City, Markets, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 18:00)
London's most famous historic food market where the girls indulge in fresh strawberries drizzled in melted chocolate, cocktails, and Turkish delight.
Highlights: Chocolate Strawberries & Market Delights
Featured Foods: Chocolate covered strawberries, Painkiller cocktail, Turkish delight
"Lauren and I are here at Borough Market, another iconic iconic market." — Taylor
YouTube: London VLOG: Exploring the City, Markets, & Hidden Gems (Timestamp: 19:00)
Visited 3 food and travel spots in Los Angeles:
Taylor Bell visits an In-N-Out location with her mother to order classic cheeseburgers and items from the chain's famous secret menu.
Highlights: Secret Menu Flying Dutchman & Cheeseburgers
Featured Foods: Grilled Onion Wrapped Flying Dutchman, Cheeseburger with light spread and no onions, Cheeseburger with grilled onions, Vanilla Milkshake
"This is a grilled onion wrapped Flying Dutchman, which is double meat, double cheese, nothing else. But you can wrap it in an onion." — Taylor
YouTube: Inside In-N-Out: How This Beloved Burger Chain Does Everything Differently (Timestamp: 01:14)
An ultra-premium organic grocery store and prepared food hub famous for celebrity-collaborative smoothies, curated wellness items, and a gourmet hot food bar.
Highlights: Hailey Bieber Smoothie & Luxury Grocery Experience
Featured Foods: Hailey Bieber Skin-Glaze Smoothie
"First reaction, first sip, $20 smoothie, which I would never buy except for a video. Cheers to you guys. It's really good. That's not even a fake reaction. Try it. It's one of the best things I've had. It's like coconuty and delicious." — Host
YouTube: Inside Erewhon: Why The World's Most Expensive Grocery Store Is Worth It (Timestamp: 01:12)
After taking a self-driving Waymo ride, the host explores the picturesque pedestrian bridges and waterways of the historic Venice Canals on her way to a housewarming gathering.
Highlights: Strolling the Scenic Walkways of the Venice Canals
"All right going to a house warming on the Venice canals" — Host
YouTube: I'm in LA (Timestamp: 09:30)
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Lærdal:
A cultural center and museum dedicated to the Atlantic salmon, designed with natural concrete architecture along the river in Lærdal.
Highlights: Salmon Center & Morning Coffee Pitstop
Featured Foods: Americano
"we are in the welcome center where we're just getting some Americanos to go to get back on the road... And there's also a salmon museum over here because this huge for salmon farming." — Taylor
YouTube: A Magical Roadtrip Through The Norway Fjords (Timestamp: 26:11)
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Malibu:
A picturesque coastal cliff and beach destination in Malibu, where the host and his brother set up a top rope for rock climbing along the bluffs.
Highlights: Scenic Rock Climbing by the Ocean
"all right so here we are at point doom beach in malibu california here i am and we're gonna climb" — Host
YouTube: My last week at home: An ode to California (& my family too I guess) (Timestamp: 00:28)
Visited 2 food and travel spots in New Taipei City:
A historic hillside village famous for narrow alleys, vibrant lanterns, panoramic ocean views, and inspirations tied to Spirited Away.
Highlights: Atmospheric Old Mountain Town & Bustling Alleys
"We made it to Jupiter Street and oh my gosh excited to explore." — Host
Jiufen's premier historic teahouse complete with a tranquil koi pond, ceramic workshop underneath, and a multi-steep traditional tea service.
Highlights: Traditional Tea Ceremony with Organic Jasmine Tea
Featured Foods: Organic Jasmine Tea
"It's very flavorful. It's jasmine, organic jasmine, too. Here's what it looks like. She showed us how to do it. And the setting is stunning." — Host
Visited 106 food and travel spots in New York:
The brand's 90,000-square-foot global flagship store on Fifth Avenue, featuring three floors, an in-store cafe, a custom graphic printing station, a repair studio, and a glass atrium.
Highlights: Uniqlo's Largest Flagship Store in the World
"I am standing in front of New York City's Fifth Avenue location, which is Unilo's biggest store in the entire world at 90,000 square ft." — Taylor
YouTube: Inside Uniqlo: The Boring Basics Brand That’s Actually a Tech Company (Timestamp: 02:21)
A historic, landmarked apartment complex built in 1890 featuring distinct exterior iron balconies and preserved architecture.
Highlights: Historic 1890 Affordable Housing Complex
"These are called the Riverside Apartments here in Brooklyn Heights. They were built in 1890, so some of the first examples of affordable housing here in New York." — Taylor
A beloved Brooklyn Heights French bakery known for its sourdough pastries, baguettes, and iconic flaky cinnamon rolls.
Highlights: Flaky Sourdough Cinnamon Roll
Featured Foods: Cinnamon roll
"This is the the apartment 4F cinnamon roll. I've ingested probably 200 of these bad boys. What's amazing about this cinnamon roll is if you like a slightly crisp exterior, sort of like a croissant, so very flaky and light... and then a doughy center, this is your cinnamon roll." — Taylor
One of Brooklyn's oldest flower shops, operating since 1853, where Taylor picks up a new snake plant.
Highlights: Historic Brooklyn Florist Established in 1853
"And so they realized that this flower shop has been here since 1853." — Taylor
Taylor visits one of the remaining historic brick tenement blocks on Driggs Avenue, which once housed thousands of working-class European immigrant factory workers under extreme density.
Highlights: Surviving historic tenements from Williamsburg's industrial boom
"If you know where to look, there are actually some tenements left standing like this one on Driggs Avenue. This was at one time one of the densest blocks, densely populated blocks in New York City housing 5,000 people just in this block." — Taylor Bell
YouTube: How Did This NYC Neighborhood Become the Most Gentrified in America? (Timestamp: 03:31)
Taylor films along the Williamsburg East River waterfront at Domino Park in front of the transformed Domino Sugar Refinery, detailing its evolution from an industrial giant into high-end redevelopment.
Highlights: Reimagined landmark refinery and public waterfront park
"The Domino Sugar Factory behind me is perhaps the most clear beacon of what modern-day Williamsburg is like." — Taylor Bell
YouTube: How Did This NYC Neighborhood Become the Most Gentrified in America? (Timestamp: 20:06)
Taylor pauses to film near the famous 'Mona Lisa of Williamsburg' mural near Broadway and Bedford Avenue, showcasing the artwork alongside the Williamsburg Bridge approach.
Highlights: Famous South Williamsburg street mural with views of Williamsburg Bridge
"Bad lighting, but you got the Mona Lisa of Williamsburg. You got the bridge. You got some industrial-looking things." — Taylor Bell
YouTube: How Did This NYC Neighborhood Become the Most Gentrified in America? (Timestamp: 24:59)
The original flagship store of luxury slow perfumery brand Le Labo, featuring signature wabi-sabi design elements, upscale apothecary aesthetic, and on-demand hand-blended fragrance bottling.
Highlights: Original Fragrance Boutique & Lab
"We are here on Elizabeth Street in New York City's a little Italy neighborhood at the very first Le Labo location." — Host
YouTube: Inside Le Labo: The Luxury Fragrance Brand That Beats Everyone by Doing Less (Timestamp: 02:38)
Taylor begins the day's journey into Manhattan by walking across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge with panoramic skyline views.
Highlights: Walking Across the Historic Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan
"What better way to get into the city than walking over the Brooklyn Bridge, baby?" — Taylor
YouTube: I Went to 10 of NYC's Most Famous Spots in One Day (Timestamp: 00:25)
An iconic appetizing store operating on the Lower East Side since 1914, famous for smoked fish, bagels, and Jewish baked goods.
Highlights: Historic Jewish Appetizing Shop & Cinnamon Babka
Featured Foods: Cinnamon babka, Black and white cookie, Bagel, Coffee
"It's like a moist brioche with cinnamon swirls, delicious." — Taylor
YouTube: I Went to 10 of NYC's Most Famous Spots in One Day (Timestamp: 00:40)
New York City's oldest retail candy shop, opened in 1937, featuring wall-to-wall retro sweets, imports, and bulk treats.
Highlights: Nostalgic Candy Wonderland Since 1937
Featured Foods: Jelly Belly jelly beans
"It's like floor-to-ceiling of all these different kinds of candies." — Taylor
YouTube: I Went to 10 of NYC's Most Famous Spots in One Day (Timestamp: 04:32)
A beloved East Village institution opened in 1974 by Ray Alvarez, serving late-night comfort snacks, egg creams, and fried treats.
Highlights: Vanilla Egg Cream & Meeting 93-Year-Old Ray
Featured Foods: Vanilla egg cream
"It's like a vanilla milk with a little carbonation surprise. That's the best way to describe it." — Taylor
YouTube: I Went to 10 of NYC's Most Famous Spots in One Day (Timestamp: 06:28)
A landmark Ukrainian diner in Little Ukraine established in 1954, celebrated for handmade pierogies, blintzes, and traditional dishes.
Highlights: Classic Ukrainian Blintzes & Potato Pierogies
Featured Foods: Cheese blintz with raspberry compote, Potato pierogies, Coffee
"So, we're here at Veselka, which is a classic Ukrainian diner. It's been open since 1954." — Taylor
YouTube: I Went to 10 of NYC's Most Famous Spots in One Day (Timestamp: 10:10)
Legendary independent bookstore founded in 1927, famous for its outdoor discount carts, miles of stacks, and rare collector editions.
Highlights: Exploring 18 Miles of Books & the Rare Book Room
"This is one of 48 original used bookstores on 4th Ave, which is kind of seen as or at one point was the used bookstore row. This is the last one standing." — Taylor
YouTube: I Went to 10 of NYC's Most Famous Spots in One Day (Timestamp: 12:10)
A historic tavern dating back to 1854 featuring sawdust on the floor, nostalgic memorabilia, and just two drink choices: light or dark beer.
Highlights: Historic Pints of Light and Dark Ale at NYC's Oldest Bar
Featured Foods: Light ale, Dark ale
"This is the oldest bar in all of New York City. One of the oldest continuously operating bars in all of the US. 1854." — Taylor
YouTube: I Went to 10 of NYC's Most Famous Spots in One Day (Timestamp: 15:28)
The original Greenwich Village pizza shop established in 1975 by Pino Pozzuoli, hailed as an quintessential New York street slice.
Highlights: The Gold Standard Classic NYC Cheese Slice
Featured Foods: Cheese pizza slice
"This is widely regarded as kind of the gold standard of a New York City slice." — Taylor
YouTube: I Went to 10 of NYC's Most Famous Spots in One Day (Timestamp: 18:00)
A historic cafe credited with introducing cappuccino to the United States, decorated with Renaissance art and an ornate antique chrome espresso machine.
Highlights: Original US Cappuccino & 1902 Espresso Machine
Featured Foods: Cappuccino
"This place, Cafe Reggio, has been open since 1927. And even cooler, their original espresso machine, which is on display over there, was built in 1902." — Taylor
YouTube: I Went to 10 of NYC's Most Famous Spots in One Day (Timestamp: 20:35)
The original West Village bakery opened in 1996 that sparked global trends with its pastel-frosted cupcakes and famous layered banana pudding.
Highlights: World-Famous Classic Banana Pudding
Featured Foods: Banana pudding
"It's one of those things where you just don't think you like banana pudding that much cuz it's how high of a ceiling can it really have? And then it's just very good every time." — Taylor
YouTube: I Went to 10 of NYC's Most Famous Spots in One Day (Timestamp: 22:11)
The host explores the interior of a MUJI retail store in New York City, examining its signature no-brand aesthetic, stationery, home organization items, and overall store atmosphere.
Highlights: Exploring the Minimalist Japanese Retail Store
"You walk in and immediately feel a sense of calm. No loud music, no bright colors and patterns, just a whole lot of neutral tones, orderly displays, simple products, and sections of the store that seem to deliberately reinforce the sense of zen" — Host
YouTube: Inside MUJI: How the "No-Brand" Brand Built an Empire on $3 Pens (Timestamp: 01:21)
An Aesop retail store designed by Mexican architect Frida Escobedo, featuring walls of handcrafted rammed earth bricks from Oaxaca, Mexico, designed to reflect Brooklyn's brownstone streetscape.
Highlights: Architectural Design by Frida Escobedo
"This is why I chose to go inside the Park Slope Brooklyn location today because it just has the coolest story." — Host
Designed by Mexican architect Frida Escobedo with handcrafted rammed-earth bricks from Oaxaca, this boutique offers a tailored retail consultation including personalized hand washing and skincare testing.
Highlights: Architectural Hand-Washing & Skincare Experience
Featured Foods: Tea
"This is why I chose to go inside the Park Slope Brooklyn location today because it just has the coolest story." — Host
YouTube: Inside Aesop: The Business of $46 Soap (Timestamp: 06:31)
Taylor begins her exploration on Roosevelt Avenue, the heart of the Latin American diaspora in Jackson Heights, picking up a hot Colombian coffee and a freshly griddled cheese arepa.
Highlights: Colombian Coffee & Cheese Arepa on Roosevelt Avenue
Featured Foods: Colombian coffee, Cheese arepa
"All right, first stop. We don't mess around. Colombian coffee." — Taylor
YouTube: Exploring Jackson Heights in New York City (Timestamp: 01:15)
Located tucked away behind a retail storefront in the Himalayan Heights enclave, this beloved Tibetan eatery famous from Anthony Bourdain's visit serves freshly steamed dumplings.
Highlights: Authentic Tibetan Chicken Momos
Featured Foods: Chicken momos
"Bourdain came here, so it's going to be good." — Taylor
YouTube: Exploring Jackson Heights in New York City (Timestamp: 02:58)
Taylor visits the iconic Roosevelt Avenue food truck for their famous juicy beef birria tacos served with rich dipping consommé.
Highlights: Tacos de Birria with Consomé
Featured Foods: Birria tacos, Consomé dipping sauce
"Really good. Actually, not a fake reaction. Delicious. Hell yeah." — Taylor
YouTube: Exploring Jackson Heights in New York City (Timestamp: 04:30)
Taylor stops at a South Asian street cart in Jackson Heights for an affordable, flavor-packed grilled kebab.
Highlights: Street Style Kebab
Featured Foods: Kebab
"We got kebab. I'm so full. One bite." — Taylor
YouTube: Exploring Jackson Heights in New York City (Timestamp: 06:08)
To warm up in the cool winter air, Taylor visits a local spot serving freshly brewed authentic Indian chai.
Highlights: Fresh Traditional Masala Chai
Featured Foods: Traditional chai
"All righty. R first impressions on the chai. You guys saw I'm making it. There's no way it's not going to be good." — Taylor
YouTube: Exploring Jackson Heights in New York City (Timestamp: 07:59)
Taylor takes a break from packing to stop by the dog run in Tompkins Square Park to say goodbye to her favorite neighborhood spot and pet the dogs.
Highlights: Petting Dogs at the Neighborhood Dog Park
"I love the Tomian Square Park Doc Park. There's a lot of good inventory." — Taylor
Taylor visits her longtime favorite Vietnamese restaurant on St. Marks Place for a comforting dinner amidst long moving preparations.
Highlights: Dinner at Favorite Neighborhood Vietnamese Restaurant
Featured Foods: Vietnamese food
"It's Vietnamese Hanoi House in East Village on St. Mark's. Highly recommend." — Taylor
A sweet stop at the East Village Van Leeuwen outpost on 2nd Avenue and 7th Street to pick up her go-to scoop of ice cream.
Highlights: Late Night Scoop of Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream
Featured Foods: Brown sugar cookie dough brownie ice cream
"It's Vanluins, which they're all around the city, but that's what I want right now. It's on Second Ab and Seventh Street. And I'm going to get the brown sugar cookie dough brownie." — Taylor
Taylor runs through Central Park for the first time during her 13-mile half-marathon training session.
Highlights: First Time Running in Central Park
"We made it to Central Park. Wow, beautiful day. Fun fact, this is my first time ever running in Central Park, but I am so excited." — Taylor
YouTube: I Attempted Running the NYC Marathon... with no experience (Timestamp: 03:15)
Taylor crosses the landmark bridge on foot during her 14-mile training run, connecting Manhattan and Long Island City.
Highlights: Crossing Queensboro Bridge on Foot
"All right, we're on the Queensboro Bridge, which I've never been over before by foot. So, we're just seeing new parts of the city." — Taylor
YouTube: I Attempted Running the NYC Marathon... with no experience (Timestamp: 06:57)
Taylor visits the convention center with her parents the day before race day to pick up her official marathon bib and race packet.
Highlights: Marathon Expo & Bib Pickup
"Going into the Javits Center to get my bib. My parents are here." — Taylor
YouTube: I Attempted Running the NYC Marathon... with no experience (Timestamp: 17:53)
A renowned French bakery in Brooklyn Heights celebrated for its freshly baked goods, buttery croissants, and coveted cinnamon rolls.
Highlights: Flaky Croissant & Bakery Treats
Featured Foods: Croissant
"They were out of cinnamon rolls, which is my favorite thing here. But this bakery is one of the best in the city that I know of for croissants." — Taylor
A scenic pedestrian walkway providing sweeping waterfront views of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and the East River bridges.
Highlights: Panoramic Views of Lower Manhattan & Bridges
"And then the fact that you can see Chrysler building, Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, all that good stuff and the Statue of Liberty. So cool." — Taylor
A distinctive grocery location set inside the historic Independence Community Bank building boasting soaring 100-foot ceilings.
Highlights: Unique Trader Joe's Housed in a Historic Bank
"This Trader Joe's used to be a bank. It's so cool. It's one of the bigger ones, I think." — Taylor
Taylor begins her journey at the northernmost point of Manhattan, stepping off the subway to commence her walk down the entire island.
Highlights: Starting Point at the Tip of Manhattan
"We are at the tippity tippity top of Manhattan. That's Inwood Hill Park right over there." — Taylor
YouTube: I Walked the Length of NYC in 1 Day (Timestamp: 01:05)
Taylor takes a rest break on the picturesque Columbia University campus to apply sunscreen and share the goals for her walk.
Highlights: Historic Ivy League Campus Exploration
"We made it to our first stop. This is Columbia University. And for those who don't recognize these iconic buildings, I haven't been here since I toured Columbia." — Taylor
YouTube: I Walked the Length of NYC in 1 Day (Timestamp: 06:30)
Famed for its exterior in Seinfeld, this neighborhood diner provides Taylor with two cups of hot coffee and a much-needed phone recharge.
Highlights: Classic Cup of Diner Coffee at Seinfeld's Diner
Featured Foods: Diner coffee
"Tom's restaurant. This is the Seinfeld Diner, which is cool... Let's get a cup of coffee and charge the phone a little bit." — Taylor
YouTube: I Walked the Length of NYC in 1 Day (Timestamp: 08:50)
A legendary Upper West Side gourmet emporium where Taylor picks up a fresh bagel with cream cheese and lox alongside freshly baked babka.
Highlights: Iconic NYC Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese
Featured Foods: Bagel with lox and cream cheese, Babka
"I had to get it with locks and cream cheese and it was it was just so good. Highly recommend Zbars." — Taylor
YouTube: I Walked the Length of NYC in 1 Day (Timestamp: 11:10)
Taylor pauses for a morale check-in on the expansive lawn of Sheep Meadow, taking in sweeping views of the Manhattan skyscrapers.
Highlights: Panoramic Skyline Views from Central Park
"This is Sheep Meadow and it's just the coolest view ever from any park that I can think of, you know, urban park that is." — Taylor
YouTube: I Walked the Length of NYC in 1 Day (Timestamp: 17:42)
Navigating crowds under the towering neon billboards, Taylor crosses through Times Square as an essential milestone of walking Manhattan.
Highlights: Cutting Through the Bustling Crossroads of the World
"Like a walk in the lake of Manhattan if I didn't walk through Time Square." — Taylor
YouTube: I Walked the Length of NYC in 1 Day (Timestamp: 18:17)
Taylor walks southward along the elevated greenway built on a historic freight rail line, admiring architectural landmarks along the way.
Highlights: Stroll Along the Elevated Rail Park
"Farewell office. Farewell vessel. We're taking the high line down, baby." — Taylor
YouTube: I Walked the Length of NYC in 1 Day (Timestamp: 21:28)
Taylor achieves her sweet treat goal with a cup of Magnolia Bakery's world-famous banana pudding on Bleecker Street.
Highlights: Famous Classic Banana Pudding
Featured Foods: Banana pudding
"If you guys don't know, Magnolia Bakery, banana pudding in New York City is pretty much as classic as you can get." — Taylor
YouTube: I Walked the Length of NYC in 1 Day (Timestamp: 25:14)
A picturesque, century-old elevated walkway connecting two brick buildings in the historic district of Tribeca.
Highlights: Historic Tribeca Cast-Iron Skybridge
"Passing through Tribeca. This is Staple Street Sky Bridge and it's just kind of an iconic Tribeca landmark." — Taylor
YouTube: I Walked the Length of NYC in 1 Day (Timestamp: 28:35)
Taylor reaches the World Trade Center transit hub and ground zero memorial, taking in the striking ribbed design of the Oculus.
Highlights: Santiago Calatrava's Architectural Marvel
"We've made it to the Oculus. It is quite the site. It was opened to the public in 2016." — Taylor
YouTube: I Walked the Length of NYC in 1 Day (Timestamp: 28:54)
Taylor finishes her 21-mile journey at Battery Park, looking out over New York Harbor at the Statue of Liberty after sunset.
Highlights: Reaching the Finish Line at the Southern Tip
"That's the Statue of Liberty, believe it or not. And this is me at the very, very tip now." — Taylor
YouTube: I Walked the Length of NYC in 1 Day (Timestamp: 30:33)
Taylor visits the iconic boutique fitness studio to experience its signature 50-minute interval workout alternating between Woodway treadmills and strength training in the red room, followed by high-end locker room amenities and the Fuel Bar.
Highlights: High-Intensity Red Room Workout & Fuel Bar Smoothie
Featured Foods: Fuel Bar Protein Smoothie
"This is Barry's Boot Camp, one of the many luxury fitness studios where people willingly pay $40 to be yelled at in a dark room for an hour." — Taylor Bell
Taylor visits her favorite corner in New York City at West 11th and West 4th Street to admire the picturesque townhouse formerly owned by actress Liv Tyler.
Highlights: Historic West Village Brownstone
"Famously, my favorite corner in New York City, me and many, many other people. This is Liv Tyler's old place and it's just so insanely beautiful." — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Spring Day in the Life Exploring the City (Timestamp: 07:51)
Taylor and a friend head out to Brooklyn to dine at one of their favorite neighborhood Thai spots in Fort Greene.
Highlights: Neighborhood Thai Dinner in Fort Greene
Featured Foods: Thai food
"We just got one of our favorite Thai restaurants in Fort Green called All right. How is this pronounced? We say suck, but I'm pretty sure it's not suck." — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Spring Day in the Life Exploring the City (Timestamp: 14:08)
Taylor breaks for lunch during a busy day of candidate interviews with her go-to filling custom warm bowl order.
Highlights: Signature Custom Warm Bowl
Featured Foods: Custom warm bowl (spinach, spring mix, quinoa, sweet potato, cherry tomato, garbanzo beans, blackened chicken, pesto vinaigrette, olive oil, bread)
"surprise surprise I got sweet green again I am what one might call a mono eater where I can and do eat the same thing every single day and I feel like I've absolutely mastered my sweet green order" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Behind the Scenes of Creator Work & Living a Happy, Balanced life (Timestamp: 06:36)
The host explores the East Village branch of America's beloved cult grocer to break down its private-label economics, unique seasonal inventory, and community-tailored store design.
Highlights: Inside Trader Joe's Cult Products & Local Art
Featured Foods: Cookies & Cream Pretzel Slims, Hold the Cone Mini Ice Cream Cones, Soft Baked Sunflower Butter Cookies, Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips, Cauliflower Gnocchi
"right now we're in the East Village Manhattan New York City location and look at this there is this map when you first walk in the store of all these little landmarks in East Village specifically" — Host
After an intense midday workout class, the host grabs a high-protein smoothie from the studio's Fuel Bar to refuel.
Highlights: Post-Workout Fuel Bar Protein Shake
Featured Foods: Protein smoothie
"I got one of the overpriced smoothies but they're good and this has 38 gr of protein" — Host
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Winter Day in the Life Exploring the City + Achieving New Goals (Timestamp: 08:30)
A historic public park in the Flatiron District offering scenic open views of iconic Manhattan architecture.
Highlights: Scenic Winter View on a Citi Bike Ride
"I'm like never around Madison Square Park but it really is quite nice" — Host
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Winter Day in the Life Exploring the City + Achieving New Goals (Timestamp: 10:01)
Taylor cuts through Washington Square Park on a warm autumn day, noting its famously vibrant and energetic atmosphere.
Highlights: Iconic Greenwich Village Public Park
"I always forget how chaotic this park is Washington Square Park I think is the most chaotic" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Fall Day in the Life Exploring the City (Timestamp: 02:11)
Taylor visits this quintessential West Village independent bookstore across from where she used to live to pick up a psychological thriller novel.
Highlights: Historic West Village Corner Bookstore
"it's right across from this bookstore Three Lives which is just a classic West Village spot" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Fall Day in the Life Exploring the City (Timestamp: 05:58)
Taylor stops by Apollo Bagels in the West Village for a quick bagel with cream cheese snack before heading to dinner.
Highlights: Sourdough Bagel with Cream Cheese
Featured Foods: Bagel with cream cheese
"Apollo is not my favorite tomin Square Bagel is my favorite just have to say that but I think a little little bite before we have dinner later would be good" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Fall Day in the Life Exploring the City (Timestamp: 09:02)
A beloved community green space and sculpture garden in Nolita where visitors gather to relax, read, and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.
Highlights: Reading & Relaxing at Community Sculpture Garden
"okay so this is Elizabeth Street Garden I've brought you guys here before in my what I spend in a week actually and I remember saying it's it's like Cemetery Vibes which I stand by that it is but like good Cemetery Vibes" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: What I Spend In a Day in NYC (Timestamp: 02:59)
Taylor visits the bustling SoHo boutique to invest in elevated everyday clothing staples, receiving a complimentary token for the upstairs cafe with her purchase.
Highlights: Wardrobe Staples Shopping & In-Store Cafe
"okay hello guys we're here to Aritzia music is blasting but we're here for a reason don't worry this is not a shopping Vlog but I got so quiet I actually need new tops" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: What I Spend In a Day in NYC (Timestamp: 09:34)
A popular Puerto Rican coffee shop chain known for serving specialty espresso drinks in branded drink pouches.
Highlights: Puerto Rican Iced Americano in a Pouch
Featured Foods: Iced Americano
"so that's 787 coffee it's this chain of Puerto Rican coffee shops that I absolutely love" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Summer Day in the Life Exploring the City (Timestamp: 01:38)
The lively cultural centerpiece of Greenwich Village, famous for its grand arch, central fountain, and vibrant street performers.
Highlights: Live Grand Piano at Washington Square Park
"fairly often do I have moments in New York where I realize that I'm currently living in a memorable moment" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Summer Day in the Life Exploring the City (Timestamp: 08:00)
Historic public park at the center of Manhattan's East Village neighborhood.
Highlights: Morning stroll in the heart of East Village
"Good morning. Beautiful day. Tommpkins Square Park. We are in East Village. Wow. Stunning." — Taylor
YouTube: What I Spend In a Week as a 26 Year Old in NYC (Timestamp: 00:11)
Popular East Village counter known for its naturally fermented sourdough bagels and spreads.
Highlights: Fresh sourdough bagels with cream cheese and jam
Featured Foods: Bagel with cream cheese, Bagel with butter and jam, Iced coffee
"Apollo bagels. for the first time. Everyone is talking about it. Can I do a bagel with cream cheese and a bagel with butter and jam, please? I will also do an iced coffee, please." — Taylor
YouTube: What I Spend In a Week as a 26 Year Old in NYC (Timestamp: 00:54)
Cozy Scandinavian bistro serving smørrebrød and Nordic comfort classics.
Highlights: Nordic dinner in the East Village
Featured Foods: Swedish meatballs
"Hey guys, here we are at S'more, another East Village spot. For dinner, I got Swedish people." — Taylor
YouTube: What I Spend In a Week as a 26 Year Old in NYC (Timestamp: 02:48)
Long-running St. Mark's Place fixture renowned for Moroccan-inspired brunch fare and sidewalk dining.
Highlights: Classic East Village Moroccan brunch spot
Featured Foods: Eggs Benedict with hollandaise, bacon, potatoes, and salad, English breakfast tea, Eggplant dish
"We are at Cafe Mogador, St. Mark's Place in this village. Classic East Village spot. Super super yummy. Would highly recommend if you're coming to New York." — Taylor
YouTube: What I Spend In a Week as a 26 Year Old in NYC (Timestamp: 03:24)
Independent East Village bookstore with a cafe and bar where patrons read, work, and socialize.
Highlights: Bookstore cafe and evening wine bar
Featured Foods: Coffee
"Here we are at book club which is book club. This is a bookstore, coffee, tea during day and a little work... Turns wine bar and beer and beverages at night." — Taylor
YouTube: What I Spend In a Week as a 26 Year Old in NYC (Timestamp: 04:30)
Charming community sculpture garden filled with greenery, statues, and tranquil seating areas.
Highlights: Peaceful community sculpture garden in Nolita
Featured Foods: Hot tea
"Here we are in uh Nolita, part of Manhattan, New York City. And this is Elizabeth Street Garden. It's actually one of my favorite places in the city." — Taylor
YouTube: What I Spend In a Week as a 26 Year Old in NYC (Timestamp: 06:05)
Cozy tea lounge in Nolita serving authentic South Asian teas in an elaborately cushioned floor lounge.
Highlights: Traditional chai and cardamom cookies on colorful floor seating
Featured Foods: Iced chai, Cardamom cookie
"Here we are in Nolita, New York City at the chai spot... what I got, I got this iced chai and this cardamom cookie." — Taylor
YouTube: What I Spend In a Week as a 26 Year Old in NYC (Timestamp: 06:44)
Historic hillside park in Brooklyn surrounded by classic 19th-century brownstone townhouses.
Highlights: Relaxing lunch break in historic Fort Greene
Featured Foods: Custom deli sandwich
"Fort Green Park, Brooklyn, Taylor sandwich." — Taylor
YouTube: What I Spend In a Week as a 26 Year Old in NYC (Timestamp: 09:24)
Minimalist Danish bakery and specialty coffee roaster on East 10th Street known for precise pour-overs.
Highlights: Acclaimed Danish specialty coffee roastery
Featured Foods: Filter pour-over coffee
"All right, here at Labra. I feel like every place I've been going is like a famous East Village spot, but this one actually is. It's supposed to be some of the best coffee in New York City" — Taylor
YouTube: What I Spend In a Week as a 26 Year Old in NYC (Timestamp: 09:56)
Taylor meets up with his friend Greg for a midday break to grab bagels from this East Village staple.
Highlights: Weekday Bagel Run with a Friend
Featured Foods: Bagels
"Tomkin Square Bagel always hits thanks for coming guys" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Productive Day in My Life (Timestamp: 03:28)
A vibrant neighborhood park where Taylor and Greg walk around and eat their bagels while spotting a film shoot.
Highlights: Stroll and Bagel Picnic
"They must be filming a movie here on Tomkins Square Park is that your read on things too Greg" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Productive Day in My Life (Timestamp: 03:36)
Taylor visits the iconic transportation hub and mall at the World Trade Center designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
Highlights: Exploring Santiago Calatrava's Architectural Masterpiece
"Here we are at the Oculus this is the World Trade Center Transportation Hub and a mall... This was designed by one of my favorite Architects Santiago Calatrava." — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Day in the Life Exploring the City and Living my Best Life (Timestamp: 04:30)
A somber visit to the reflecting pools and memorial honoring the victims of the World Trade Center attacks.
Highlights: Visiting the Twin Towers Footprint & Memorial Pools
"This is where the original footprint of the Twin Towers was and they have every single person's name printed out organized by flight I believe and I just think it's really really well done." — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Day in the Life Exploring the City and Living my Best Life (Timestamp: 06:07)
Taylor and her friend stop by the wildly popular West Village pizza spot known for its artisan crusts and perpetual queue.
Highlights: Grabbing Slices at the Viral West Village Pizzeria
Featured Foods: Pizza
"Here we are my first time here we're in the West Village I know this place super popular there's always a line up right now right here." — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Day in the Life Exploring the City and Living my Best Life (Timestamp: 10:19)
An iconic modern speakeasy entered via a vintage phone booth inside Crif Dogs, renowned for its cozy 1920s taxidermy decor and inventive cocktail craftsmanship.
Highlights: Secret Telephone Booth Speakeasy Behind a Hot Dog Shop
Featured Foods: Pisco Sour, The Shark, Harvest Shandy
"First location is Please Don't Tell. It is in East Village on St. Mark's Place." — Taylor
YouTube: I Tried NYC's Top 5 Most SECRET Speakeasy Bars (Timestamp: 01:01)
A subterranean cocktail lounge hidden behind an unassuming street-level door with an exit leading directly into the 28th Street subway station.
Highlights: Subway Station Speakeasy
Featured Foods: Banana Daiquiri, Forbidden Love
"This is La Noxe. So here we are on 28th and 7th Ave. In terms of secrecy, I would say it's pretty secret. The whole selling point here... is that you exit through the subway station." — Taylor
YouTube: I Tried NYC's Top 5 Most SECRET Speakeasy Bars (Timestamp: 06:42)
A world-renowned cocktail institution concealed behind a tarot card reader's parlor, offering exceptional bespoke cocktails and late-night dining.
Highlights: World-Class Cocktails Hidden Behind a Fortune Teller's Lair
Featured Foods: Pisco Sour, Fraise Sauvage, Burger
"Next up we have Employees Only, located in this really cute spot in the heart of the West Village." — Taylor
YouTube: I Tried NYC's Top 5 Most SECRET Speakeasy Bars (Timestamp: 11:07)
Hidden behind an operating coffee shop facade, this Roaring Twenties-inspired bar features a copper clawfoot bathtub centerpiece and craft gin cocktails.
Highlights: Roaring Twenties Speakeasy Behind Stone Street Coffee
Featured Foods: Espresso Martini, Pisco Pear Liqueur Cocktail
"Next up is Bathtub Gin. It's located on 18th Street and 9th Avenue in Chelsea and it has some fun backstory." — Taylor
YouTube: I Tried NYC's Top 5 Most SECRET Speakeasy Bars (Timestamp: 16:51)
One of New York City's only genuine operating Prohibition-era speakeasies, entered through a hidden alleyway and serving cocktails disguised inside teacups.
Highlights: Authentic Prohibition-Era Speakeasy Serving Drinks in Teacups
Featured Foods: Cocktails served in teacups
"The Back Room, located here in the Lower East Side. The Back Room is one of only two speakeasies in New York City that operated during prohibition and is still in existence today." — Taylor
YouTube: I Tried NYC's Top 5 Most SECRET Speakeasy Bars (Timestamp: 20:02)
A must-visit New York landmark during the holidays where Taylor and her mom take a winter stroll and grab a quick bite from a park food stand.
Highlights: Holiday Stroll & Food Cart Bites
Featured Foods: Corn dog, Fries
"starting in New York's iconic Central Park this is an absolute must during the holidays" — Taylor
YouTube: Christmas in NYC (Timestamp: 01:38)
An iconic luxury hotel famous for high tea and its appearance in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
Highlights: Iconic Home Alone 2 Luxury Hotel
"here we are at the Plaza Hotel hey back to me New York's finest Hotel experience" — Taylor
YouTube: Christmas in NYC (Timestamp: 02:11)
A luxury department store known for its elaborate and creative annual holiday window displays along Fifth Avenue.
Highlights: Festive Holiday Window Displays
"another quintessential Christmas in New York must see Bergdorf Goodman unveils their holiday windows with a different theme each year" — Taylor
YouTube: Christmas in NYC (Timestamp: 03:25)
The flagship department store known for its synchronized festive holiday light show projected onto the building façade.
Highlights: Famous Holiday Light Show
"Saks Fifth Avenue light show another of New York's most famous holiday attractions" — Taylor
YouTube: Christmas in NYC (Timestamp: 04:20)
The world-famous giant Christmas tree illuminated in the heart of Rockefeller Center, the ultimate symbol of the holiday season in NYC.
Highlights: The Iconic NYC Christmas Tree
"now for the single most Christmasy thing in all of New York City" — Taylor
YouTube: Christmas in NYC (Timestamp: 04:32)
An upscale Italian cafe in the West Village where they warm up in heated outdoor tents with intensely rich, melted hot chocolate.
Highlights: Decadent Melted Hot Chocolate
Featured Foods: Hot chocolate
"apparently their hot chocolate is to die for it's like melted chocolate no milk" — Taylor
YouTube: Christmas in NYC (Timestamp: 05:23)
A legendary East Village late-night snack counter run by Ray, famed for powdered sugar-dusted deep-fried Oreos and classic comfort snacks.
Highlights: Famous Deep-Fried Oreos
Featured Foods: Fried Oreos
"it is one of my favorite places and it's Ray's Candy Store in East Village right along Tompkins Square Park" — Taylor
YouTube: Christmas in NYC (Timestamp: 06:44)
Taylor takes John to the original West Village location of the iconic New York bakery to try their famous banana pudding and seasonal apple crisp pudding.
Highlights: Original Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding
Featured Foods: Classic Banana Pudding, Apple Crisp Banana Pudding
"this is a classic New York staple it's banana pudding which like even if you don't like banana pudding you like Magnolia Bakery banana pudding" — Taylor
YouTube: Autumn in NYC (Timestamp: 02:02)
A charming neighborhood bistro in the West Village where they drop in for a $10 happy hour cocktail.
Highlights: Happy Hour Cocktails at Nat's
Featured Foods: Cocktails
"we're going to go into Nat's for a little beverage it is 4:19 p.m. but it's Friday so let's get started earlier" — Taylor
YouTube: Autumn in NYC (Timestamp: 03:22)
Taylor visits this lively Italian spot in Meatpacking for a comforting plate of pasta topped with fresh, creamy burrata.
Highlights: Cozy Pasta Dinner with Fresh Burrata
Featured Foods: Warm Pasta with Burrata
"here we are at laora Bianca and me packing for dinner yum it's kind of like a winter dish it's like a warm pasta" — Taylor
YouTube: Autumn in NYC (Timestamp: 05:22)
A picturesque, tiny corner coffee kiosk nestled on a triangular street corner in the West Village.
Highlights: Coffee at the Corner Shop
Featured Foods: Iced Coffee
"there's this little coffee shop called felini and I've actually never stopped by here but I've always wanted to just because it comes to a very sharp and cute angle" — Taylor
YouTube: Autumn in NYC (Timestamp: 06:47)
Manhattan's newly opened public park and sandy riverside beach along the Hudson River waterfront.
Highlights: Exploring Manhattan's First Public Beach
"New York just opened this beach this is it we just like stumbled upon it kind of my chance how cool is it" — Taylor
YouTube: Autumn in NYC (Timestamp: 07:19)
Taylor stops by this renowned East Village bagel shop on a rainy Saturday morning for a toasted breakfast sandwich and coffee.
Highlights: Iconic NYC Bagels on a Rainy Morning
Featured Foods: Sausage egg and cheddar on an egg bagel with tomato, Hot Americano
"Moment of Truth we're going to Tompkins Square Bagels best bagels in New York City my opinion" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG Day in the Life: HUGE Surprise on a Rainy Day + Night Life (Timestamp: 00:52)
A favorite neighborhood café located on the west side of 42nd Street where Taylor frequently enjoyed brunch and picked up her morning coffee.
Highlights: Morning Coffee & Parfait
Featured Foods: parfait, iced coffee
"I come here literally all the time delicious big fan it's called Romeo and Juliet" — Taylor
YouTube: I moved (Timestamp: 01:13)
A luxury residential high-rise co-op building in Midtown East featuring panoramic city views of the East River and Queensboro Bridge.
Highlights: Luxury Manhattan Co-Op Apartment Tour
"Welcome to 425 East 58th Street, the sovereign." — Jamon
YouTube: NYC Apartment Tour: $27,000/Month in Manhattan (Timestamp: 00:24)
Taylor films the intro and outro of her video amidst the bustling lights and cold evening crowds of Times Square.
Highlights: Filming in the Heart of NYC
"all right this is Times Square this this didn't do it but got a film in Times Square at some point you know what I mean" — Taylor
Taylor visits iconic Washington Square Park on a sunny fall day, running into fellow creators and locals sharing positive vibes.
Highlights: Strolling through the park on a crisp autumn afternoon
"Washington Square in the fall oh I'm so glad I'm here it's beautiful" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Fall Day Exploring the City (Timestamp: 06:23)
A unique NYC bar experience where guests can enjoy drinks and then smash their glasses in designated throwing ranges.
Highlights: Drinks and smashing glassware with coworkers
Featured Foods: Cocktails, Beer
"welcome to break bar" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Fall Day Exploring the City (Timestamp: 12:20)
Taylor meets up with fellow NYC YouTuber Brett Conti to catch up over coffee and talk about finance, life, and YouTube.
Highlights: Coffee Meetup with Brett Conti
Featured Foods: Coffee
"Like Blue Bottle where I just met Brett, I admittedly love the taste of that coffee, which is why I go every now and then, but that really is a treat." — Taylor
YouTube: What I Spend In a Week as a 24 Year Old in NYC (Timestamp: 04:17)
A riverside park along Manhattan's west side where Taylor finds a quiet shaded grassy patch to read and enjoy the summer day.
Highlights: Relaxing and reading in the shade by the river
"I searched far and wide for a nice green patch to myself popped a squat here in Hudson River Park and got through a good chunk of my book" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Summer Day in the City (Timestamp: 02:49)
Taylor grabs a bowl from Sweetgreen, crediting their signature pesto vinaigrette dressing with turning her into a salad lover.
Highlights: Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette
Featured Foods: Salad with pesto vinaigrette
"so delicious salad I think I've said before that sweet greens pesto vinegarette is what actually got me into salads" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Summer Day in the City (Timestamp: 06:13)
A riverside park along the East River in Williamsburg, offering skyline views, walkways, and open recreational space.
Highlights: Scenic Waterfront Stroll in Williamsburg
"and a seriously lovely walk through domino park after lunch it can be so easy for me to just stick to the spots that i know and love in manhattan" — Taylor
A historic, beloved Brooklyn bakery renowned for its traditional handmade donuts and classic counter service.
Highlights: Famous Brooklyn Donuts and Iced Coffee
Featured Foods: Donuts, Iced coffee
"iced coffee donuts a brooklyn classic happiness okay i know the combination of iced coffee and donuts is not a brooklyn classic but that place the peter pan place that that is a famous brooklyn spot" — Taylor
Taylor strolls along the famous elevated railway-turned-park, admiring the contrasting historic brick buildings and modern architectural landmarks like Zaha Hadid's 520 West 28th Street.
Highlights: Scenic Elevated Walkway Over Manhattan
"Part of why I love walking on the Highline so much is because there is such a cool mixture of old brick apartments and multi-million dollar futuristic developments like this one that line the whole entire walkway." — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Day in the Life Exploring Manhattan and Living my Best Life (Timestamp: 03:06)
Taylor visits New York's iconic photo and video megastore to purchase wireless audio gear and lavalier microphones to upgrade her vlogging setup.
Highlights: Audio Gear Shopping at the Mega Electronics Store
"I just spent a while in B&H Photo, which is like a huge photo store. Photo, lighting, audio, etc. Anyway, got some goodies." — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Day in the Life Exploring Manhattan and Living my Best Life (Timestamp: 05:54)
Taylor meets up with a friend for an evening sunset walk along the West Side waterfront promenade and piers, clocking over 25,000 steps.
Highlights: Golden Hour Sunset Walk Along the Piers
"Anyway, now I'm going to go meet up with my other friend Catherine for a nice little sunset walk along the Westside Highway." — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: Day in the Life Exploring Manhattan and Living my Best Life (Timestamp: 08:43)
A specialty coffee spot inside the Shops at Hudson Yards where Taylor sits down to sip a fancy coffee and draft her YouTube scripts.
Highlights: Productive Sunday Scriptwriting & Coffee
Featured Foods: Rich Artisanal Specialty Coffee
"after working at blue bottle cafe for a while in hudson yards actually got quite a bit done" — Taylor
YouTube: NYC VLOG: A few days in my life :) (Timestamp: 03:06)
Visited 15 food and travel spots in New York City:
A bustling Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng where Taylor kicks off the morning with a rich, authentically brewed Hong Kong iced milk tea.
Highlights: Hong Kong Style Milk Tea
Featured Foods: Hong Kong style milk tea
"Ooh, it's almost like chocolatey in a way I wasn't expecting." — Taylor
YouTube: A Day in Chinatown, NYC | Exploring the Food & Culture (Timestamp: 00:48)
One of Chinatown's most iconic bakeries, renowned for quick service and glossy, sweet-and-savory baked pork buns.
Highlights: Famous Baked Roast Pork Bun
Featured Foods: Baked roast pork bun
"Sweet outside, a little sticky. They brush it with this kind of I don't know, sugary coat of sorts. Inside, delicious juicy pork" — Taylor
YouTube: A Day in Chinatown, NYC | Exploring the Food & Culture (Timestamp: 04:09)
A large Asian grocery store packed with nostalgic Asian candies, snacks, fresh produce, and specialty pantry staples.
Highlights: Snack Hunting for White Rabbit Candy
Featured Foods: White Rabbit candy
"I love white rabbit. They're these very popular candy in China. It's like a milky little treat." — Taylor
YouTube: A Day in Chinatown, NYC | Exploring the Food & Culture (Timestamp: 05:35)
A tiny, cash-only takeaway counter specializing in freshly steamed, stone-milled Cantonese rice noodle rolls made to order.
Highlights: Freshly Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)
Featured Foods: Signature pork shrimp cilantro rice noodle roll
"this is Yee Cheong Fun Noodle Corp and they're really, really famous for their rice noodle rolls, also known as cheung fun" — Taylor
YouTube: A Day in Chinatown, NYC | Exploring the Food & Culture (Timestamp: 06:20)
The vibrant social heart of Chinatown, built on the historic site of the Five Points neighborhood, where local seniors gather for cards, mahjong, and music.
Highlights: Chinatown's Historic Community Backyard
"We are in Columbus Park, which is what a lot of people refer to as this community's sort of backyard." — Taylor
YouTube: A Day in Chinatown, NYC | Exploring the Food & Culture (Timestamp: 08:44)
A historic porcelain and gift store founded in the 1890s on Mott Street, celebrating generations of Chinese craftsmanship and heritage.
Highlights: Chinatown's Oldest Continuously Operating Business
"our next spot is not a food spot, but rather Chinatown's oldest continuously operating business, Wing on Wo & Co." — Taylor
YouTube: A Day in Chinatown, NYC | Exploring the Food & Culture (Timestamp: 11:04)
A no-frills, deeply cherished Fujianese spot known for incredible value, serving handmade boiled dumplings and peanut sesame noodles.
Highlights: Steamed Pork & Chive Fuzhou Dumplings
Featured Foods: Pork and chive dumplings
"Super soft exterior like dough. And the inside's good. There's a little bit of a kick. Oh, it's the chive. Chives. Yum." — Taylor
YouTube: A Day in Chinatown, NYC | Exploring the Food & Culture (Timestamp: 13:02)
An iconic Chinatown fixture operating for over 40 years, famous for its inventive Asian ice cream flavors like velvety egg tart, nutty black sesame, and fragrant lychee.
Highlights: Luscious Lychee & Rich Egg Tart Ice Cream
Featured Foods: Creamy lychee ice cream, Silky egg tart ice cream
"I ended up going with two flavors I wouldn't normally do, lychee yum, and egg tart. Oh, it's so good." — Taylor
YouTube: A Day in Chinatown, NYC | Exploring the Food & Culture (Timestamp: 14:33)
An off-the-beaten-path outdoor art yard nestled in back streets featuring large-scale works and cuts by renowned artists like Frank Stella and Mark di Suvero.
Highlights: Hidden outdoor public sculpture garden
"It's a public sculpture yard, and it's really freaking cool. So, let yourself go the wrong direction. You might find something cool." — Taylor Bell
YouTube: I Went to NYC's Most Secluded Neighborhood (Timestamp: 04:44)
A celebrated seafood shack in Red Hook famous for serving fresh Maine and butter-poached Connecticut-style lobster rolls.
Highlights: Warm butter-poached Connecticut lobster roll & fries
Featured Foods: Connecticut lobster roll, French fries, Coney Island Pilsner
"I would say that peak free will is having a buttery lobster roll with fries and a beer all by myself on a Tuesday afternoon in Red Hook." — Taylor Bell
YouTube: I Went to NYC's Most Secluded Neighborhood (Timestamp: 08:45)
An ethical bean-to-bar chocolatier in Red Hook known for unroasted, transparently traded, and crafted single-origin chocolate bars.
Highlights: Artisanal single-origin unroasted chocolate
Featured Foods: Artisanal chocolate bar
"She just gave me all the rundown on how the extreme lengths they go to to have single origin ethical sourcing, all that since chocolate industry can be a controversial one when it comes to sourcing." — Taylor Bell
YouTube: I Went to NYC's Most Secluded Neighborhood (Timestamp: 09:50)
A historic waterfront pier offering sweeping, front-facing panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor.
Highlights: Direct frontal view of the Statue of Liberty
"A frontal facing view, you don't get that anywhere in Manhattan. Look at her. This is actually quite nice. I mean, it smells like the sea in the best way" — Taylor Bell
YouTube: I Went to NYC's Most Secluded Neighborhood (Timestamp: 13:44)
A local Greek cafe and pastry shop off Ditmars Boulevard where Taylor stops for a traditional Greek breakfast of cold whipped espresso and savory spinach pie.
Highlights: Whipped Greek Espresso Frappe & Spinach Pie
Featured Foods: Whipped espresso (Greek frappe), Spinach pie (Spanakopita)
"I got the whipped espresso. It's like Greek coffee, a frappe, I think they call it elsewhere. And then a spinach pie situation. And he said this was like a Greek breakfast." — Taylor
YouTube: Exploring Astoria in New York City (Timestamp: 02:50)
A culturally rich enclave centered along Steinway Street featuring numerous Egyptian and Middle Eastern cafes, bakeries, and restaurants.
Highlights: Vibrant Middle Eastern Enclave on Steinway Street
"All right, we made it to Little Egypt here on Steinway Street... home to Little Egypt, which began forming in the late 1980s with the opening of Kebab Cafe right over there in 1989, marking the first Egyptian establishment on Steinway Street" — Taylor
YouTube: Exploring Astoria in New York City (Timestamp: 04:50)
A historic film and television production studio that originally served as the East Coast hub for Paramount Pictures silent films starting in 1920.
Highlights: Historic 1920 Film & TV Production Studio
"Kaufman Astoria Studios in particular is a historic landmark. It opened in 1920 originally as a Paramount Pictures East Coast hub for silent films." — Taylor
YouTube: Exploring Astoria in New York City (Timestamp: 05:57)
Visited 9 food and travel spots in Oslo:
A waterfront sauna village featuring multiple uniquely styled saunas, diving platforms, swimming docks, and cold plunges right on the Oslo Fjord.
Highlights: Floating Fjord Saunas & Cold Plunges
"This is one of the several saunas in the middle of the city. And I thought that this location looked cool cuz it's like all the way out on a peninsula. So it's basically like playground." — Taylor
YouTube: Is Oslo, Norway the Perfect Summer City? (Timestamp: 08:47)
Oslo's world-famous opera house known for its sloping marble and glass architecture that visitors can walk directly on.
Highlights: Iconic Angled Waterfront Landmark
"It's one of the most famous view, I think, of the Oslo waterfront. You see it in movies and such. It's really cool architecture." — Taylor
YouTube: Is Oslo, Norway the Perfect Summer City? (Timestamp: 12:13)
A charming neighborhood cafe and bakery serving specialty coffee, housemade cinnamon buns, and hearty morning breakfast plates.
Highlights: Scandi Breakfast Platter & Pastries
Featured Foods: Breakfast platter, Americano, Cinnamon bun, Yogurt granola, Sourdough, Scrambled eggs
"Just finished at Babbo and it was very good. It's also in a super cute building. Highly recommend." — Taylor
YouTube: Is Oslo, Norway the Perfect Summer City? (Timestamp: 14:11)
Oslo's historic botanical garden established in 1814, featuring lush greenery, walking trails, and scientific plant collections.
Highlights: Scenic Morning Jog Through the Gardens
"We went on that run through the botanical gardens. Walking on a line. A lot of it was uphill which is far less enjoyable, but we were active which feels good." — Taylor
YouTube: Is Oslo, Norway the Perfect Summer City? (Timestamp: 18:59)
An internationally acclaimed micro-roastery and espresso bar run by world champion barista Tim Wendelboe.
Highlights: World-Champion Specialty Coffee
Featured Foods: Cappuccino
"We're at Tim Wendelboe, which is voted as the best coffee shop in the world. And I saw inside all the different awards that they have for the barista competitions they've entered." — Taylor
YouTube: Is Oslo, Norway the Perfect Summer City? (Timestamp: 19:24)
A cozy, beloved local neighborhood spot known for serving creative Scandi brunch trays, small plates, and artisan drinks.
Highlights: Subscriber-Recommended Brunch Platter
Featured Foods: Vespa brunch platter, Piccolo latte, Smoked salmon
"I opened a DM from a subscriber, and she recommended this place for brunch. So, we hard pivoted, came here, and I'm so glad we did. This looks amazing. This is a Vespa and piccolo latte." — Taylor
YouTube: Is Oslo, Norway the Perfect Summer City? (Timestamp: 19:51)
A striking modern tower on the Oslo waterfront dedicated to the life and works of legendary Norwegian artist Edvard Munch.
Highlights: Viewing Edvard Munch's The Scream
"Edvard Munch explained his inspiration for the iconic painting in his diary and later in poems, saying that he was on an evening stroll with friends down by the Oslo Fjord when the sun was setting..." — Taylor
YouTube: Is Oslo, Norway the Perfect Summer City? (Timestamp: 21:22)
A cozy Indian restaurant in Grünerløkka serving rich curries, freshly baked tandoori naans, and rice dishes.
Highlights: Butter Chicken & Garlic Naan Dinner
Featured Foods: Rich and creamy butter chicken, Freshly baked garlic naan, Fragrant steamed basmati rice, Crisp cold beer
"Final dinner in Oslo. It's our last night. We're back at Indians. It's a different restaurant though. This one's called Villa India. You know what I got? Because like I said the other night, I don't divert my order. Butter chicken, garlic naan." — Taylor
YouTube: Is Oslo, Norway the Perfect Summer City? (Timestamp: 22:12)
A historic neighborhood bar located at Schous Plass offering local Oslo pilsners on draft and acclaimed pub burgers.
Highlights: Local Schous Pilsner & Burgers with Friends
Featured Foods: Schous pilsner, Burger
"Last beer in Oslo. We got the... I said Schous and he said it's Schous. Schous. Anyway, it's a pilsner and it's made right down the road, just two stops down the road. Super local." — Taylor
YouTube: Is Oslo, Norway the Perfect Summer City? (Timestamp: 22:30)
Visited 3 food and travel spots in Paju:
A historic former railroad bridge at Imjingak Park where thousands of prisoners of war crossed back to South Korea after the 1953 armistice.
Highlights: Historic POW Exchange Bridge at the DMZ
"Okay, so this was the bridge where they exchanged prisoners of war. What was it built in 1952? 53, she said. Pretty cool." — Taylor
A mountaintop lookout in the Demilitarized Zone offering direct binocular views across the border into North Korea and Kijong-dong village.
Highlights: Gazing Across the DMZ into North Korea
"This was one of the most memorable moments of our trip. You stare across this invisible line, expecting North Korea to somehow look visibly different." — Taylor
A subterranean tunnel dug by North Korean forces discovered in 1978, lying 73 meters underground near the Military Demarcation Line.
Highlights: Climbing Deep Underground into North Korea's Infiltration Tunnel
"the third tunnel of the four that South Korea found that North Korea dug to get really really close to this border, we just went all the way through it." — Taylor
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Philadelphia:
After being diverted to Philadelphia and pooling an Uber XL to New York City, Taylor and her fellow passengers made a 1:00 AM pit stop for snacks at the iconic regional convenience store.
Highlights: Late Night Road Trip Snacks
Featured Foods: snacks
"All right here in Wawa getting a little snacky poo" — Taylor
YouTube: Travel Day as a Consultant (everything went wrong) (Timestamp: 09:31)
Visited 4 food and travel spots in Queenstown:
A tranquil lakeside loop trail winding through mature exotic and native trees with panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and surrounding peaks.
Highlights: Peaceful Peninsula Trail Encircling Queenstown Lakefront
"This is Queenstown Garden Trail. Just an easy like 25-minute walk around this little peninsula. I'll show you on the map, and then we're going to walk into town and go from there." — Taylor
An award-winning estate winery and fine-dining bistro overlooking Lake Hayes, celebrated for hyper-seasonal degustation menus.
Highlights: High-End Winery Lunch with Truffle Butter Served on Rock
Featured Foods: Truffle butter on rock, Bread, Wine
"We made it to Amisfield Wines and Artisan Kitchen. Insanely beautiful. It's fancier than we thought. Look at this butter. You ever seen butter served on a rock like that? Bet not. Oh, it's truffle. It's truffle butter." — Taylor
A high-altitude mountain reserve reached via winding alpine roads, offering jagged peak vistas and trails up to glacial Lake Alta.
Highlights: Mountain Switchbacks & Alpine Hike to Lake Alta
"Heading up this absolute serpentine road to The Remarkables Lookout, which during the winter is a ski slope and during the summer home to stunning lookouts and hikes." — Taylor
A central Queenstown outdoor food truck gathering spot serving hearty street eats and decadent chocolate-dipped ice cream scoops.
Highlights: Food Truck Hub for Hokey Pokey Ice Cream Dipped in Chocolate
Featured Foods: Hokey pokey ice cream dipped in milk chocolate
"All right, for 2 days in a row now, this has been our favorite place. Yum Hut, it's called. It's a selection of food trucks." — Taylor
Visited 2 food and travel spots in San Francisco:
A celebrated San Francisco specialty coffee bar that Taylor walked 30 minutes across town to try after receiving rave recommendations.
Highlights: Acclaimed Specialty Coffee on Polk Street
Featured Foods: Coffee
"Saint Frank was very good. That's the coffee shop I'm just now leaving. You can I don't know if you could see there's a lot of people over there. Very popular spot. I liked it." — Taylor
YouTube: A very fun SF Vlog that will make you feel good (+ career and life thoughts) (Timestamp: 03:40)
A spacious, vibrant cafe known for Josey Baker Bread and Four Barrel Coffee where Taylor settled in to answer emails and work on her channel strategy.
Highlights: Open, Airy Bakery Cafe Workspace
Featured Foods: Coffee
"So, that was the Mill. Yeah, I got that recommendation from a couple people. It's okay. It's a really cute coffee shop as you guys saw, very open and airy." — Taylor
YouTube: A very fun SF Vlog that will make you feel good (+ career and life thoughts) (Timestamp: 05:25)
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Sandvík:
A pedestrian footbridge built across a major fissure, symbolizing the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Highlights: Footbridge Spanning North America and Europe
"is the bridge between continents this is north america over there is europe" — Taylor
YouTube: Iceland Travel Vlog | BEST things to do in Iceland (Timestamp: 16:08)
Visited 4 food and travel spots in Seoul:
Taylor visits a local convenience store to prepare pouch coffee over ice cups and sample an assortment of Korean sweets and milk bread.
Highlights: Korean Convenience Store Haul & Pouch Iced Coffee
Featured Foods: Iced black coffee, Hazelnut coffee, Apple gummies, Oreo marshmallow, Milk bread
"This is one of the things that I was the most excited to do. Everyone told me to go to a 7-Eleven. And I've seen on the interwebs. You make your cup of ice, then choose your coffee bag." — Taylor
A historic residential neighborhood featuring traditional Korean wooden hanok houses and an observation deck offering sweeping views.
Highlights: Strolling Traditional Hanok Streets & Observation Deck
Featured Foods: Hot tea
"We came to this observation deck area where we could see the village from a nice vantage point up there. Got a nice cup of hot tea." — Taylor
The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, renowned for its expansive courtyards, stone statues, and pavilions surrounded by water.
Highlights: Exploring the Royal Grounds & Moat Pavilion
"There's a moat around it. As you can see, the royals were able to enjoy boating around the moat. And this was used as an entertainment hub." — Taylor
A revitalized public recreation space centered around a restored stream running through the heart of downtown Seoul.
Highlights: Strolling Along Seoul's Urban River Walk
"Now we're going to a river walk. An urban river walk. Let's go." — Taylor
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Skógar:
A majestic and powerful waterfall along the South Coast that creates dramatic mists and glows beautifully in the evening light.
Highlights: Towering Waterfall Illuminated by Golden Hour
"probably the prettiest part i would say of the whole entire trip on our way back to reykjavik we passed by during golden hour" — Taylor
YouTube: Iceland Travel Vlog | BEST things to do in Iceland (Timestamp: 13:36)
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Stockholm:
A highly acclaimed, cozy neighborhood dining destination known for innovative modern Nordic cooking and vibrant seasonal dishes.
Highlights: Creative Nordic Fine Dining
Featured Foods: Succulent crispy pork belly, Tender flame-grilled zucchini, Zesty jalapeño sauce, Vibrant herb chimichurri, Delicate shaved butter with toasted pumpkin seeds, Refreshing chilled melon with fresh mint, Crisp craft beer
"Anyways, this is the spot. It's called Lil Ego and I'm so excited." — Host
Visited 5 food and travel spots in Taipei:
A lush, expansive urban park in central Taipei where the hosts strolled, admired the landscaping, and spotted local birds and turtles.
Highlights: Walking Along Da'an Forest Park and Spotting Wildlife
"Guys, this is the best park ever. It's not showing on camera how cool it is." — Host
After an hour wait, the hosts enjoyed their first meal in Taipei featuring Din Tai Fung's signature delicately pleated dumplings.
Highlights: World-Famous Steamed Dumplings & Xiao Long Bao
Featured Foods: Xiao Long Bao, Steamed Dumplings
"Delicious. Fantastic first meal. Worth the wait. Worth the wait." — Host
A challenging stair climb ascending dozens of flights of stairs to reach breathtaking panoramic views of Taipei 101 and the city skyline.
Highlights: Steep Stair Hike to Scenic Skyline View
"So, we just got back from climbing Elephant Mountain, which was freaking hard. No one told me that, but it was worth it. Very, very pretty view." — Host
One of Taipei's oldest and most iconic night markets, filled with glowing lanterns and bustling street food vendors.
Highlights: Night Market Food Tour & Street Treats
Featured Foods: Fried Sweet Potato Balls, Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea, Custard Apple (Cherimoya)
"What's your review? Fun. Fun. Uh, so a lot of foods I couldn't identify. Yep. And then some were really good." — Both
A legendary Michelin Bib Gourmand food stall positioned right at the entrance of Raohe Night Market, baking peppery pork buns in deep charcoal clay ovens.
Highlights: Michelin-Recommended Crispy Tandoor Pork Pepper Buns
Featured Foods: Pepper Pork Bun
"First bite of the pepper pork bun. I think they're supposed to be pretty hot, so I'm going to bite with caution. Super crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside." — Host
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Thingvellir:
A UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Golden Circle where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates drift apart.
Highlights: Historic Rift Valley and Waterfalls
"our first stop was national park and one of its waterfalls" — Taylor
YouTube: Iceland Travel Vlog | BEST things to do in Iceland (Timestamp: 14:21)
Visited 2 food and travel spots in Unknown:
The creator films comedic outtakes and discusses particle board furniture while exploring the showroom floor inside an IKEA store.
Highlights: Filming furniture outtakes and discussing particle board
"That's particle board. That's what IKEA is famous for. Let me tell you a little bit about it." — Host
YouTube: IKEA Outtakes 🤪 (Timestamp: 00:18)
The host visits a Costco warehouse and its food court to explore the retail giant's unique business model while enjoying the iconic, inflation-proof hot dog combo.
Highlights: Iconic $1.50 Hot Dog & Soda Combo
Featured Foods: Hot Dog and Soda Combo
"The most famous Costco loss leader that gets people in the door, the $150 hot dog and soda combo. This combo has been a $1.50 since the 80s." — Host
YouTube: Inside Costco: The Shocking Strategy That Built The Most Loyal Customers (Timestamp: 02:27)
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Voss:
A 110-meter stepped roadside waterfall near Voss where rushing mountain water cascades over rock terraces.
Highlights: Roadside Cascading Waterfall
"So, we left I drove this morning and now we're driving to our next location and we just pulled over on the side of the road and saw this. Like, we didn't even know this was here." — Taylor
YouTube: A Magical Roadtrip Through The Norway Fjords (Timestamp: 18:00)
Visited 1 food and travel spots in Vík í Mýrdal:
Iceland's renowned black sand beach featuring dramatic basalt formations, crashing North Atlantic waves, and nesting puffins on the cliffs.
Highlights: Volcanic Black Sand Beach and Puffin Spotting
"and the famous black sand beaches the puffins were actually a main attraction here" — Taylor
YouTube: Iceland Travel Vlog | BEST things to do in Iceland (Timestamp: 12:32)
Visited 9 food and travel spots in Wanaka:
A rewarding alpine trail featuring suspension bridges, glacial rivers, and a viewpoint overlooking a dramatic hanging glacier.
Highlights: Challenging Hike to a Huge Glacier & Waterfalls
"Rob Roy Glacier Track. Not an easy hike, but worth every second. A suspension bridge and glacial blue water popping out at the top a few hours later and many feet of elevation gain later to see a huge glacier surrounded by tiny waterfalls and lush greenery." — Host
Wanaka's iconic independent movie theatre known for its comfy sofa seating, movie-themed menu, and freshly churned real fruit ice cream.
Highlights: Classic Independent Cinema for Real Fruit Ice Cream
Featured Foods: Real fruit ice cream
"Inside they have food named after movies, and then something that we're going to do is called real fruit ice cream, where I guess they just mix like berries and actual fruit with vanilla ice cream and a machine." — Taylor
A popular artisanal ice cream parlor along Wanaka's waterfront offering classic New Zealand flavors like hokey pokey in waffle cones.
Highlights: Iconic Hokey Pokey Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone
Featured Foods: Hokey Pokey ice cream, Chocolate ice cream
"Anyway, Black Peak is obviously the spot in town. But, Hokey Pokey, this is the flavor that we got in Christchurch. Yeah, it's like kind of vanilla with honeycomb pieces" — Taylor
A dramatic day hike crossing swing bridges through beech forest to alpine viewpoints facing hanging glaciers and waterfalls.
Highlights: Mountain Trek Across Suspension Bridges to Glacier Views
Featured Foods: Americanos
"All right. We have begun Rob Roy Glacier track, baby. Come join." — Taylor
A vibrant craft brewery taproom in Wanaka featuring locally brewed beers, large tanks, and sunny outdoor seating.
Highlights: Hoppy New Zealand Pilsner at Local Craft Brewery
Featured Foods: New Zealand pilsner
"And so now we're here at Rhyme and Reason, which is one of the top breweries that's been recommended to us by locals. It's cool. Take a look-see. Big old distillery vats and all that good stuff. I got a New Zealand pilsner" — Taylor
A neighboring microbrewery tasting room serving experimental batches, ciders, and lagers right off the fermentation floor.
Highlights: Craft Beer & Cider Flights Beside the Distillery Vats
Featured Foods: Cider, Lager
"We are now at Ground Up Brewing. This is the second brewery and it's just literally right next to Rhine and Reason over there. This one also came highly recommended and this one is cider logger." — Taylor
New Zealand's famous solitary willow tree rooted directly into the waters of Lake Wānaka against a backdrop of the Southern Alps.
Highlights: Iconic Lone Willow Growing Out of Lake Wānaka
"That Wanaka Tree probably Wanaka's most famous attraction. Smaller than I thought it would be actually... That Wanaka Tree is over 80 years old" — Taylor
A family berry farm near Wanaka offering seasonal pick-your-own strawberry patches and fresh real-fruit blended frozen yogurt.
Highlights: Pick-Your-Own Fresh Strawberries & Real Fruit Frozen Yogurt
Featured Foods: Fresh picked strawberries, Real fruit strawberry frozen yogurt
"All right, we are at Red Bread Berrries on another beautiful day in Wanaka and we're going to go strawberry picking." — Taylor
A 20-acre pastoral farm featuring fragrant blooming lavender fields, honey bee apiaries, farm animals, and artisan lavender goods.
Highlights: Strolling Lavender Rows, Honey Tasting & Dahlia Gardens
Featured Foods: Lavender honey tasting, Plums
"All right, here we are at the lavender farms. We're kind of making our rounds on the chill Wanaka activities before our trip is done. So, we're here. Lavender shop, honey tasting, tea room, ice cream." — Taylor
Visited 2 food and travel spots in Þórisdalur:
One of Iceland's most famous waterfalls, allowing visitors to walk directly along a path behind the plunging water curtain.
Highlights: Walking Behind the Cascading Waterfall
"it's about an hour and a half drive outside of reykjavik it's one of iceland's most visited waterfalls but for a very good reason" — Taylor
YouTube: Iceland Travel Vlog | BEST things to do in Iceland (Timestamp: 11:28)
A secluded waterfall located a short walk from Seljalandsfoss, hidden inside an open-topped canyon cavern.
Highlights: Hidden Waterfall Tucked Inside a Cave
"if you continue walking about 15 minutes past this waterfall you'll find this hidden sort of gem of a cave" — Taylor
YouTube: Iceland Travel Vlog | BEST things to do in Iceland (Timestamp: 11:44)
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All restaurants, street food, and places visited by Taylor Bell
