Atlantic highlands is a sleepy little fishing village of old. Those who live here like the layer…read moreback slumber of living on the shore. Facing the inlet of Sandy hook this town has almost everything from a good seafood restaurant to an old times hardware store where they still remember your name and what you are working on. The police department has maybe 3-4 officers and one fire truck. I do like visiting here for a number of reasons. Probably the best reason is the views of NYC and the hook. You can look out over the bay and see right into the City or turn your head a see the ocean a mere mile or so away. You can even look out and see Gravelly point where we come to visit this glorious weekend.

Massive street art wrapping full building. Great spot for a photo shoot and solid…read morerestaurants/coffee nearby.

Not to be confused with Insolin NJ which is a great place for Diabetics to live…read more This is a cute little town which is next to Woodbridge which is a lovely and slightly larger town in New Jersey. I like it and I like the vibe and I spent a couple of nights here once with someone I know pretty well who I have visited on several occasions since then (hi love!) and the other time I was here, most recently, sleeping at the rest stop here, which she didn't know about or she would have come out to get me. It's a little out of the way, more so than many other parts of New Jersey, and I have no problem with that.

Iselin, New Jersey has become defined by the strong Indian community and the shopping, restaurants…read moreand more that lines Oak Tree Road. In fact, many refer to this area as "Little India," much like New York City has "Little Italy" and "Chinatown." I grew up in Edison (which is next door to Iselin) and I have many fond memories of this little part of Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. The Iselin that I remember is not the same Iselin that I remember in my memories. That is not a disparaging comment, just a factual one. But I guess that can be said for many towns and cities and probably most if not all of these communities have changed. I will always have great memories of Iselin and the Iselin Fair. I will always remember Hank's and the Pioneer as the neighborhood bars. Both of these bars are gone, but both live in my memories. Jose Tejas is still there. Iselin has changed and if you go, check out some of the great Indian restaurants in the area. Iselin will always hold a special place in my heart.

The roads were extremely dangerous for a wheelchair. They definitely were not designed for…read morewheelchairs. It would be great if the festival was held at a big park.

The festival provides a local, slightly exotic flavor that I welcomed. You feel like you are…read moredefinitely not in Kansas anymore and are placed somewhere between the "Western" world and an Eastern European one. Just there yesterday around 5:00 pm. It started at 11 am ... so some food and vendors were closing outThe attractive American Hungarian Foundation building is ground zero for festival food dishes ... bought with tickets in dollar denominations. We tried just the pastries ... and I enjoyed them heartily.

Carroll Gardens is a beautiful neighborhood in Brooklyn filled with brownstones, most with iron…read morefencing surrounding a small green space in the front of the house. Thus the naming. The area, originally settled by Italians, is very popular due to its highly rated elementary school & beautiful brownstones on tree lined streets. Many have been totally renovated on the interior with some sadly renovated as pricey apartments. Some have remained in the family over the years. Restaurants choices are plentiful, both in the neighborhood & further down Court or Smith into adjacent neighborhoods. Before the pandemic there was a plethora of fun shops along Court Street in the heart of the neighborhood. Court & Smith are main arteries that features shopping & restaurants. I'm sad to report that my restaurant of choice for pizza was a casualty of the pandemic. Also a victim was a fun clothing store. There's easy walking access to the Subway Station. Serious grocery shopping requires a vehicle to get to the nearby Whole Foods in Gowanus, Union Market, Trader Joe's (with extremely challenging street parking), Wegmans, Costco, etc. Fairway in Red Hook was a huge store with a beautiful view from the parking lot. I haven't been to the store that took its place. Shopping via vehicle comes with the additional challenge of finding street parking to get purchases inside. It's easier for small quantities or taking someone along to stay with the vehicle (obviously parked in a no parking area) while the other takes the groceries inside. Gourmet Fresh on Court Street is a small store with a limited selection. But it's fine for quick pickups. Speaking of street parking, it's not easy to find a spot on the narrow one way streets. It's especially challenging on alternate side parking days. Most people double park then rush to get a good spot when the time period ends. When I was taking my Grandson to preschool in Williamsburg we would have to circle the blocks continuously waiting for a spot to become vacant. Young children don't have much patience for that. One becomes extremely experienced at judging the size of an opening between parked vehicles. Difficult parallel parking quickly becomes an expertise. Carroll Park has something for every age kid with basketball courts, playgrounds & spaces to bike, scoot, take batting practice and such. There's usually someone friendly to visit with on a bench. Carroll School is directly across the side street. All that said, if the prices of the brownstones hadn't gotten so steep I would buy one in a minute. It's a great neighborhood.

3.0 stars, Carroll Gardens and it's not because I don't love you but I have a few bones to pick as…read moreof late (okay, the last several years). I am old enough to witness the profound changes that continue to take place, yet young enough to predict what's to come (at times allowing me to gesture "gasp"). In the attempt to remain fair, here's my humble review/opinion: The Good: 1) CG has always been a visually gorgeous (charming brownstones) and safe neighborhood. 2) A selection of very good restaurants with just about every cuisine in close proximity 3) Very convenient, accessible and a short ride to Manhattan 4) Borders other great 'hoods such as Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Park Slope. 5) No need for a car 6) Diversity of many backgrounds, religions and cultures There's a little France feeling to it. 7) Some of the nicest, artistic and intelligent people within a community 8) Family friendly 9) Some of the best local flavor specialty food shops and bakeries The Bad: 1) Outrageous and insane increase in real estate. Come on, enough already as people are being priced out. Some old timers bought these brownstones for a mere $2000 way back when. 2) Over development. Do we really need more luxury high rises? Some are eyesores and doesn't fit in. 3) Very overcrowded. I realize CG is trendy but I sometimes have to allow a couple trains to go by because I can't squeeze on during morning rush hour. 4) Due to the unreasonable real estate conditions, smaller, independent merchants have been driven out and being replaced by huge franchise businesses. We don't need more CVS or banks. In fact, we lost two bookstores in 2016. 5) Citibike docking stations. I know biking is efficient, healthy and environmentally friendly but no more! People need space to park their cars--you know the machinery with 4 wheels 6) A parking nightmare 7) The loss of a tighter knit community feeling. 8) The residence of some rude and self entitled individuals The Ugly: 1) Way too overpriced with a continuation in that trend 2) The endless MTA track work and changes that disrupt an entire commute on weeekends and even weekdays. There's been too many occasions when my commute has taken 90 minutes! You'd think I was traveling from/to CT. 3) Oftentimes, neighborhood reeks of excessive pot. I'm sorry but I don't like drugs---enough already! Please shape up a bit more Carroll Gardens. With your extreme face lift, I sometimes don't recognize you anymore. I realize this requires a community effort. Yet, I still adore you.

As the old adage goes, "Home isn't just a place, it's a feeling." And no place that feels quite…read morelike Central Jersey. A little hustle, a little suburbia, a whole lot of personality. It's the kind of place that stays in your bones, even when you think you've outgrown it.

We were a bit delayed by the nice long train filled with semi truck cars on top of the train car…read morebed, just waiting for the semis to pick then up and drive them to their final location. My husband wanted to see the city that never sleeps across from the water and another state to avoid the traffic of bridges going to and from NY. It's a bit of a sketchy ride to get to Hoboken. I would not want to take this route at night. Nice view of NYC. Looks like a well developed skyline. Some good photos across the way.

Hudson River Waterfront Walkway-Newport, Jersey City I've…read morehad brief visits to this walkway. I'm usually with my daughter and she's not interested in spending time taking in the outdoor sites. We usually head for the Mall and Cheesecake Factory. I really like this area because it reminds me of our Hudson River Greenway in Manhattan. I enjoy being near the water. I definitely plan to return to spend a full day walking and taking in the views. I'm going to pack a lunch and really enjoy the fresh air! It's a historic area with lots of photo opportunities. I've got to find someone that would like to go with me. I don't know my way around as well as I do on my side of the river!! I usually stay near the train station. I'm recommending a trip in the Spring!

As a Bangladeshi whenever I miss home I come here ! Being surrounded by my own people makes me…read morehappy . Can't forget all the yummy food, shopping places , my deshi fish and green chilies lol ! I try to spend the whole day when I get a chance to come here , eating all the yummy street snacks , cha, then shopping. Speaking Bangla is the best feeling, which I miss terribly living in an island . I also love all the social work my people does concerning a lot of important stuff . Always a pleasure to be here .

As one of the most diverse neighborhoods on the planet, Jackson Heights not only embodies the…read moreenergy of the world's borough (#1) but is also the epicenter of the melting pot that New York City. It is the culmination of multiple ethnic enclaves and a busy neighborhood that reigns supreme with character, color, and a cool factor that is unrivaled. It is one of my favorite places in all of the city and that's precisely why I've made it my 4300th review. My thoughts in snippets: :: What do you get when you combine Little India (Bangladesh / Pakistan), Little Nepal / Tibet, Little Colombia with sprinklings of Ecuadorian, Korean, Mexican, and Venezuelan folks? A wonderful neighborhood, that's what. :: Jackson Heights is also home to the largest LGBTQ community outside of Chelsea / Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan. The only other Pride parade outside of Manhattan happens here. :: Where there is diversity in people, there is diversity in food. A number of the most celebrated restaurants / food carts are found in Jackson Heights. One can come here and eat all day and there still would be amazing places left to explore. :: Food is an awesome draw, but the sketchy nightlife that ranges from lounges to dive bars is also a reason to come drink here. The activity here goes late into the wee hours, which makes it an interesting alternative to other neighborhoods in the city. :: It's not an express stop on the 7, but the 74th & Broadway station (#2) is easily one of the busiest stations on any subway line. There are several train lines that come here and a bus depot next to the subway, making this an ideal transportation hub. :: LGA bound? There are buses here that go straight to the airport. Minus Flushing and Astoria, there aren't many neighborhoods that offer public transit to the airport. :: Jackson Heights is adjacent to many other prominent neighborhoods that are some of the most interesting (and awesome) in the borough. They include Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, Woodside, Corona, and Astoria Heights. :: Roosevelt Avenue is one of the main arteries of the borough, but only in Jackson Heights does it truly come alive. From Jackson Heights and on, it's one of the few streets with activity happening at all times. :: Part of the neighborhood has been deemed historic ("Jackson Heights Historic District") and some of the old buildings between Northern Blvd and Roosevelt are classic, pre-war, and well preserved. _______________ (#1) The one and only, Queens. (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/mta-74th-and-broadway-subway-station-jackson-heights