New York Adventure Club

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1510480179879

*This webinar is part of our NYAC Summer Encore Series — a limited-time showcase of archived programs, re-airing exclusively this August*

Dreaming of life abroad, but unsure if it’s right for you? From the rewards of global exploration to the challenges of uprooting your life, becoming an expatriate is a journey filled with both excitement and complexity. With the help of one seasoned expat and digital nomad, it's time to uncover the realities of living overseas and gain the insights you need to take the leap with confidence.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the multifaceted world of expat living, delving into the motivations, rewards, and potential challenges of creating a new life abroad. Whether you’re considering this move for work, retirement, or adventure, this webinar will offer the tools and knowledge to determine if the expat lifestyle aligns with your goals.

Led by seasoned photographer, global traveler, digital nomad, and expat Julien McRoberts, our interactive experience will include:

• A look at the motivations behind expat living, whether for work, retirement, or embracing a digital nomad lifestyle
• Research strategies for choosing a destination and narrowing down the best fit for your goals
• An overview of the visa application process and the essential documentation needed
• Financial and tax considerations to help you plan for your new life abroad
• Tips for settling into a new country, including finding housing, opening bank accounts, and building a support network
• Insights into adapting to a new culture and overcoming language and cultural barriers

See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week
****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!

About Julien
Julien McRoberts is a seasoned professional photographer/producer with a diverse international background. She has lived in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Lisbon, Portugal and currently resides in Paris, France. Julien's extensive experience as a digital nomad has taken her to eight countries over the course of a year and with a passion for exploration, she has traveled to 37 countries.

Testimonials
"Fascinating information presented concisely - I would say this is one of the best programs I had ever attended and would've liked if I could purchase a permanent recording so I could refer back as it was such useful interesting first hand experience!" -Carla
"I liked all the useful content presented, which I haven't found elsewhere. And I appreciated getting the recording soon after, since I couldn't make it in person. I'm always on the lookout for interesting virtual lectures that are recorded for later viewing and not too expensive. I'm happy I found this organization!" -Sara
"Julien has a broad perspective on the expat lifestyle since she has lived in several different countries." -Charles
"Personalized information as a result of the presenter having lived through many of the issues she was sharing with the attendees" -Cristina
"Learnt quite a bit about a topic I knew little about but am newly interested in. It was a really fine presentation by a knowledgeable speaker." -Karen
"Knowledgeable presenter." -S

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By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1526639201949

What's a small lighthouse doing underneath the towering George Washington Bridge in the Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights? And how did it escape the wrecking ball thanks in part to a 1942 children's book? It's time to learn about New York City's most famous lighthouse, while gaining rare access inside the historic structure.

Join New York Adventure Club as we take a private trip inside Jeffrey’s Hook Lighthouse. Erected in 1880 and moved to its current site in 1921, this lighthouse has become widely known as the children’s literary landmark “The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge.”

Led by an Urban Park Ranger, our unique experience will include:

• An overview of the Washington Heights neighborhood as we walk down a winding trail to Fort Washington Park
• The history of the Little Red Lighthouse with an opportunity to hold the one key that opens it
• Private access inside and on top of the famed lighthouse, which is granted only on rare occasions

Click here to see pictures from our last visit to the Little Red Lighthouse.
See you there!

*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking up and down hills! After visiting the lighthouse, you can exit the park by walking back up the hill to the starting location (.5 mile) or walking south along the walking trail (1 mile).
**Please note that this tour maintains a moderately fast walking pace throughout the tour.
***Access to the top of the lighthouse requires climbing a steep spiral staircase and ducking through a tiny door.
****Due to construction on the lighthouse throughout 2024, only four guests at a time will be able to ascend to the top.

Testimonials
"It was educational and fun! A great group of people turned out for the event and our tour guides were awesome! I would highly recommend the tour 😊" -Cheryl
"Rare access. Professional, friendly ranger staff. Great time. Looking forward to a possible repeat." -Mark
"Everything! It was a great experience. I had always heard about the lighthouse but never visited it. Finally seeing it was terrific. Going up to the top was priceless." -Anne Marie
"I enjoyed finally learning the way to the lighthouse and being able to access it with the help of an expert guide." -Linda
"It was the motivation I needed to see something I had read about it. I might not have gotten there on my own." -Susan
"I liked the wealth of information given by the park ranger" -Christina
"I thought the Urban Park Ranger was very good" -James
"The park ranger was terrific. Very knowledgeable. Loved having access to the lighthouse.." -Catherine

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Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1510480250089

*This webinar is part of our NYAC Summer Encore Series — a limited-time showcase of archived programs, re-airing exclusively this August*

While the aristocracy of 19th-century London lived in their large mansions along the west side of Regent Street in the district of Mayfair, it was the neighborhood of Soho on the east side where they came to party and have fun. But how did a once open farmland transform into an area plagued by prostitutes, vices, and even European radicals? It's time to explore this colorful neighborhood and its evolving role in London throughout the past several hundred years.

Join New York Adventure Club as we travel through London's neighborhood of Soho to uncover its eclectic history over the past 350 years, from its role as an aristocratic enclave, to the troubled years as London’s main red-light district, to its modern revival as the center for the British film industry.

Led by award winning London Blue Badge Tour Guide Pepe Martinez, our virtual exploration using powerful images, video, and Google street view will include:

• An overview of Soho’s rapid transformation, from farmland to aristocratic housing
• The story of the Windmill Theatre, London’s first legal burlesque theatre, which inspired the movie Mrs Henderson Presents
• The relationship between Soho and one of the most famous horror novels in history
• A virtual visit to Carnaby Street to see the world's most fashionable street circa the swinging 60s, and meet the man who helped put it on the map
• A discussion around Paul Raymond, known as the King of Soho and King of Porn
• Notable figures who have passed through Soho in the last 350 years

See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week
****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!

About Pepe
I was born and bred in London and have lived here all his life apart from a year traveling the world in my 20’s. My professional life began working as a stage manager, followed by 15 years as a Tour Manager leading tours of the UK, Ireland and Europe, the USA, Canada, New Zealand and The Middle and Far East. I qualified as a London Blue Badge Guide in 2011 and was honoured to receive the award for Best Overall Practical Guide. Pepe is a tutor on the London Blue Badge training course. In lockdown he created a virtual tour training programme which has been attended by more than 400 Institute of Tourist Guiding accredited guides around the UK.
The blue badge is the highest attainable qualification for tourists guiding in the UK. London Blue Badge Guides have to pass 11 examinations before receiving their badge. The highly prestigious badge gives exclusive guiding access to many major sites in London including Westminster abbey and Saint Pauls Cathedral.

Testimonials
"Pepe Martinez is such an entertaining presenter, this was so well researched & varied, I learned a huge amount - totally enjoyable, thank you!" -Mary Deam
"Another fantastically interesting presentation by Pepe! They are always perfectly paced and fascinating." -Nicola Hicks
"Pepe does an amazing job taking us along on his bike ride through the streets of London of the past and present informing us of life how it was and is on those streets." -Rosalie Slover
"Clever to simulate a bike ride & do a lot of street visuals. Great stories & historical bits. I like the presenter's humor & manners. Fun to hear the accent too." -Sharon Regan
"Everything!! The virtual motorcycle experience through current London, the history highlighted and Pepe’s amazingly engaging style of presenting a tour. Wow!" -Karen Ansell
"As usual, the great organization, the "make believe" walking (or bike riding) tour, a great mix of history and current buildings and shops." -Elise Russo
"Learned a lot about a fascinating neighborhood." -Lynn Levine
"The whole tour was lots of fun. Loved the stories!" -Sandra Rumayor
"Pepe's deep knowledge and entertaining style." -Catherine Foss
"Pepe did a great job! Loved his whole presentation and especially the bike ride!" -Michele Jeffery
"Historical content and the presenter's personal connections to it. Cycling videos were fun." -Christopher
"It felt like an in-person tour without the travel. Good use of video, visuals and maps. A nice balance of past and present, a few juicy stories to keep things lively (as is appropriate for a Soho-themed event). Well-paced presentation by someone clearly skilled at engaging the interest of a group rather than just lecturing." -Lahring
"So much rich history and nary a detail omitted. Plus it's entertainingly conveyed with delightful dry British humor." -Mardine
"Fun, informative, videos that made me feel I had a good idea of Soho. I could gladly have stayed another 30m and learned more. But I know it's late in the UK." -Jenny
"Love the cycling around Soho. Pepe is a fantastic guide, so full of facts, biographies, fun facts, juicy stories, compassionate tone in telling people's situations, great on film & lit, & the arts in general. The biking mode lets you feel like you are on a live tour, so clever. Great sense of humor & of course accent. :)" -Sharon
" Fascinating information. Nice to have a link to watch at my convenience." -Michele
" Pepe is hands down the best host! The videos that make you feel like you're walking are amazing!" -Carly
" A short but comprehensive history of a small patch of London England." -Caesar
" I thoroughly enjoyed Pepe’s presentation. It moved at a great pace, full of wonderful details, and linking it all as a bicycle tour was genius." -Gerald
" Incredibly well-informed and competent tour guide who has clearly made the adjustment to the digital platform with fluency." -Margaret
" Great to show the introductory map. I liked historical images. I really like the bicycle ride video between sites." -Peter
"I especially enjoy Pepe’s bike ride tours around the area he is describing. He’s so full of historical data and fun stories of individuals. that are unusual & often intriguing. Pepe is a 1st class guide!" -Sharon

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By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: Virtual, Neighborhoods

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1510480611169

*This webinar is part of our NYAC Summer Encore Series — a limited-time showcase of archived programs, re-airing exclusively this August*

How did an island in the middle of New York Harbor go from full service military base for the U.S. Army to one of America's most unique public spaces; where cars aren't allowed, people play on 70-foot hills, and stepping inside abandoned buildings is perfectly acceptable? It's time to explore the evolution and transformation of one of New York City's most fascinating islands, and how its main purpose changed from protector of the city to safe haven for its prolific artists.

Join New York Adventure Club as we uncover the incredible story of Governors Island — a small island in New York Harbor that has been home to everything including Native American fishing camps, Dutch West India Company settlement, British garrison, American Army HQ, Confederate Prison of War, United States Coast Guard installation, and much more.

Led by New York City historian Kevin Draper, our virtual journey to Governors Island will include:

• A historical overview of Governors Island, and how it acquired its name even though no governors ever lived there
• A look at several historic American military fortifications including Fort Jay (1794), Castle Williams (1811), and South Battery (1812)
• A virtual trip around the island to see remnants of its former military community, such as U.S. Army buildings and barracks abandoned in the 1960s (including Liggett Hall, once the world's longest building), Colonel's Row, The Admiral's House in Nolan Park, and The Governor's House (the island's oldest surviving structure, ~1703)
• An introduction to Governors Island's newest public spaces including The Hills (four man-made hills ranging from 25-70 ft tall), The Play Lawn, and Hammock Grove — and how they play a vital role in protecting Lower Manhattan

See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week
****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!

About Kevin
“I am a New York City Historian, experienced licensed guide, and co-founder and director of New York Historical Tours on a mission to provide exceptional and unforgettable experiences with the highest level of service. I will give you a front row seat and exciting insight into the city’s dynamic history, rich culture, diverse architecture, show you unique treasures and share the fascinating secrets hidden between the city streets.
Kevin has led historical talks and lectures for top universities and Fortune 500 companies and is a respected historical consultant for major media and publications including CBS, ABC, Bloomberg, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Kevin Draper also provides inspiring presentations and does consulting on any subject as it relates to New York City History.
http://www.newyorkhistoricaltours.com

Testimonials
"The expansive knowledge the presenter had regarding the subject." -Ronald
"Presenter was great so much knowledge. Good style. Like the video. And the complete span from History to modern times." -Noelle
"Kevin's presentation was excellent; his knowledge of the history of the area is amazing. Very well organized." -Sherry
"Good explanations, very informative and interesting." -Angela
"The history of NYC & intro to the geography of the area. Had heard the name Governor’s Island but knew nothing about it." -Mary
"Interesting history and great images." -Karen
"I learned about the island, past and present. New to me!" -Deborah
"Everything, short, informative on history and current events" -Leslie

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By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: Virtual, Landmarks