Taylor Bell Travel Map

Stegastein Lookout 🏛️

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)

The Original In-N-Out Burger Replica 🏛️

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)

Bergen Fish Market 🏛️

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)

Fløibanen Funicular 🏛️

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)

Mary-Ann Schelbert Art Studio 🏛️

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)

Heit Bergen Sauna 🏛️

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)

IKEA 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)

Vik Bakeri 🍽️

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)

Vøringsfossen 🏛️

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)

Eidfjord Fjord Sauna 🏛️

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)

Milford Sound 🏛️

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

YouTube: Top 5 New Zealand Views (Timestamp: 00:46)

Key Summit 🏛️

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

YouTube: Top 5 New Zealand Views (Timestamp: 01:06)

Milford Sound 🏛️

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 28:07)

Flåm Food Trucks 🍽️

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)

Flåmsbana 🏛️

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)

B-52 Lake (Hồ Hữu Tiệp) 🏛️

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

YouTube: Vietnam VLOG: Exploring Hanoi, Street Food, Hạ Long Bay, Hidden Cafes, Train Street, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 06:07)

Bún Chả Hương Liên 🍽️

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

YouTube: Vietnam VLOG: Exploring Hanoi, Street Food, Hạ Long Bay, Hidden Cafes, Train Street, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 09:22)

Hạ Long Bay 🏛️

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

YouTube: Vietnam VLOG: Exploring Hanoi, Street Food, Hạ Long Bay, Hidden Cafes, Train Street, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 11:23)

Ti Tốp Island 🏛️

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

YouTube: Vietnam VLOG: Exploring Hanoi, Street Food, Hạ Long Bay, Hidden Cafes, Train Street, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 12:47)

The Secret Sauna 🏛️

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 13:08)

Hawea Hotel 🍽️

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 36:19)

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 42:36)

Church of the Good Shepherd 🏛️

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 04:45)

Ozone Coffee Roasters 🍽️

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)

London Fields 🏛️

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)

Victoria Park 🏛️

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)

The Lauriston 🍽️

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)

Borough Market 🍽️

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)

St. James's Park 🏛️

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)

Daunt Books Marylebone 🏛️

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)

The Regent's Park 🏛️

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)

The Landmark London 🏛️

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)

In-N-Out Burger 🍽️

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)

Norsk Villakssenter 🏛️

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)

Jiufen Old Street 🏛️

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

YouTube: Taiwan VLOG: Exploring Taipei, Jiufen, Night Markets, Boba, Teahouses, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 04:49)

Jiufen Teahouse 🍽️

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

YouTube: Taiwan VLOG: Exploring Taipei, Jiufen, Night Markets, Boba, Teahouses, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 06:17)

UNIQLO 5th Avenue Flagship Store 🏛️

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)

Riverside Apartments 🏛️

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

YouTube: A Rainy Day in NYC (Timestamp: 00:55)

Apartment 4F 🍽️

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

YouTube: A Rainy Day in NYC (Timestamp: 06:58)

James Weir Floral Co. 🏛️

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

YouTube: A Rainy Day in NYC (Timestamp: 08:20)

Driggs Avenue Historic Tenements 🏛️

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)

Domino Sugar Refinery & Domino Park 🏛️

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)

Mona Lisa of Williamsburg 🏛️

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)

Le Labo 🏛️

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)

Brooklyn Bridge 🏛️

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)

Russ & Daughters 🍽️

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)

Economy Candy 🏛️

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)

Ray's Candy Store 🍽️

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)

Veselka 🍽️

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)

Strand Book Store 🏛️

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)

McSorley's Old Ale House 🍽️

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)

Joe's Pizza 🍽️

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)

Caffe Reggio 🍽️

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)

Magnolia Bakery 🍽️

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)

MUJI 🏛️

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)

Aesop Park Slope 🏛️

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

YouTube: Aesop Stores as the Product (Timestamp: 00:30)

Aesop Park Slope 🏛️

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)

Colombian Bakery & Cafe (Roosevelt Ave) 🍽️

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)

Lhasa Fast Food 🍽️

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)

Birria-Landia 🍽️

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)

Jackson Heights Kebab Cart 🍽️

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)

Jackson Heights Chai Stall 🍽️

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)

Tompkins Square Park Dog Run 🏛️

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

YouTube: I moved to Brooklyn (Timestamp: 04:09)

Hanoi House 🍽️

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

YouTube: I moved to Brooklyn (Timestamp: 09:49)

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream 🍽️

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

YouTube: I moved to Brooklyn (Timestamp: 10:28)

Central Park 🏛️

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)

Queensboro Bridge 🏛️

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)

Javits Center 🏛️

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)

L'Appartement 4F 🍽️

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

YouTube: NYC Fall VLOG (in Brooklyn!) (Timestamp: 02:14)

Brooklyn Heights Promenade 🏛️

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

YouTube: NYC Fall VLOG (in Brooklyn!) (Timestamp: 02:53)

Trader Joe's 🏛️

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

YouTube: NYC Fall VLOG (in Brooklyn!) (Timestamp: 06:33)

Inwood Hill Park 🏛️

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)

Columbia University 🏛️

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)

Tom's Restaurant 🍽️

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)

Zabar's 🍽️

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)

Sheep Meadow 🏛️

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)

Times Square 🏛️

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)

The High Line 🏛️

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)

Magnolia Bakery 🍽️

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)

Staple Street Skybridge 🏛️

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)

The Oculus 🏛️

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)

The Battery 🏛️

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)

Barry's 🏛️

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

YouTube: Inside The World’s Most Expensive Workout Classes: Are Luxury Fitness Studios Actually Worth it? (Timestamp: 00:00)

Mabu Cafe 🍽️

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)

Mei Lai Wah 🍽️

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)

Hong Kong Supermarket 🏛️

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)

Yi Ji Shi Mo Noodle Corp 🍽️

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)

Columbus Park 🏛️

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)

Wing on Wo & Co 🏛️

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)

Shu Jiao Fu Zhou 🍽️

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)

Chinatown Ice Cream Factory 🍽️

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)

Public Sculpture Yard 🏛️

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)

Red Hook Lobster Pound 🍽️

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)

Raaka Chocolate 🍽️

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)

Louis Valentino Jr. Park and Pier 🏛️

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)

Greek Coffee Shop & Bakery 🍽️

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)

Little Egypt 🏛️

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)

Kaufman Astoria Studios 🏛️

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)

Oslo Badstuforening (Sukkerbiten) 🏛️

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 Opera House 🏛️

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)

Babbo Parkveien 🍽️

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)

Botanical Garden (Botanisk hage) 🏛️

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)

Tim Wendelboe 🍽️

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)

Vespa & Humla 🍽️

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)

Munch Museum 🏛️

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)

Villa India 🍽️

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)

Schous Bar 🍽️

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)

Bridge of Freedom 🏛️

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

YouTube: Korea VLOG: Exploring Seoul, Seeing North Korea, Local Bites, 7-Eleven, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 10:21)

Dora Observatory 🏛️

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

YouTube: Korea VLOG: Exploring Seoul, Seeing North Korea, Local Bites, 7-Eleven, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 10:47)

The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel 🏛️

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

YouTube: Korea VLOG: Exploring Seoul, Seeing North Korea, Local Bites, 7-Eleven, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 11:32)

Queenstown Gardens Trail 🏛️

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

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Amisfield Restaurant & Cellar Door 🍽️

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 20:56)

The Remarkables Lookout & Lake Alta 🏛️

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 21:15)

Yum Hut Queenstown 🍽️

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 25:47)

7-Eleven 🍽️

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

YouTube: Korea VLOG: Exploring Seoul, Seeing North Korea, Local Bites, 7-Eleven, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 02:30)

Bukchon Hanok Village 🏛️

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

YouTube: Korea VLOG: Exploring Seoul, Seeing North Korea, Local Bites, 7-Eleven, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 05:27)

Gyeongbokgung Palace 🏛️

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

YouTube: Korea VLOG: Exploring Seoul, Seeing North Korea, Local Bites, 7-Eleven, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 06:44)

Cheonggyecheon Stream 🏛️

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

YouTube: Korea VLOG: Exploring Seoul, Seeing North Korea, Local Bites, 7-Eleven, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 07:42)

Lilla Ego 🍽️

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

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Daan Forest Park 🏛️

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

YouTube: Taiwan VLOG: Exploring Taipei, Jiufen, Night Markets, Boba, Teahouses, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 01:08)

Din Tai Fung 🍽️

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

YouTube: Taiwan VLOG: Exploring Taipei, Jiufen, Night Markets, Boba, Teahouses, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 02:19)

Elephant Mountain 🏛️

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

YouTube: Taiwan VLOG: Exploring Taipei, Jiufen, Night Markets, Boba, Teahouses, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 08:43)

Raohe Night Market 🏛️

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

YouTube: Taiwan VLOG: Exploring Taipei, Jiufen, Night Markets, Boba, Teahouses, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 10:50)

Fuzhou Ancestral Pepper Bun 🍽️

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

YouTube: Taiwan VLOG: Exploring Taipei, Jiufen, Night Markets, Boba, Teahouses, & bein' silly (Timestamp: 10:56)

IKEA 🏛️

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)

Costco Wholesale 🍽️

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

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Tvindefossen 🏛️

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

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Rob Roy Glacier Track 🏛️

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

YouTube: Top 5 New Zealand Views (Timestamp: 00:31)

Cinema Paradiso 🏛️

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

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Black Peak Gelato 🍽️

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 08:54)

Rob Roy Glacier Track 🏛️

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 10:51)

Rhyme x Reason Brewery 🍽️

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 14:46)

Ground Up Brewing 🍽️

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 15:27)

That Wānaka Tree 🏛️

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 37:30)

Red Bridge Berries 🍽️

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 38:20)

Wānaka Lavender Farm 🏛️

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

YouTube: New Zealand VLOG: 2 Weeks Roadtripping the South Island | Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wānaka & More (Timestamp: 39:46)