New York City: An Urban Island Paradise

“I knew I couldn't live in America and I wasn't ready to move to Europe so I moved to an island off the coast of America - New York City .” ― Spalding Gray ✨ Did you know that Manhattan is an island? And that Brooklyn and Queens are located on Long Island? And that NYC as a whole has about 42 islands? ✨ Okay, so these aren't tropical Caribbean islands, but I still say that New York is one of the best summer retreats. It is not only where I was born, but also my favorite destination in the world -- especially in the warmer months when free concerts, comedy shows, outdoor movies, and festivals abound (though, truth, there are ALWAYS tons of free and cheap things to do in NYC; you can easily have a blast for $10 or less, which many of my @nycphototour guests are shocked to hear). ✨ Was there any place you spent time/will spend time this summer that you love? #BeyondTheGuidebook ✨ ✨ ✨