New York City

Local neighborhoods, phenomenal eat & thrift shops.

Meet your travel co-pilot, Nikki

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Hello! I’m Nikki, I’m a native-New Yorker who’s been all over the globe through my job working in travel and tourism.  NYC can be a lot, but if you do it ‘right’ (learn how to avoid the crowds, how to order a bagel like a local, how to use the subway, etc…) it’s an amazing place you can keep coming back to. I’ve been all over the city, and can match any traveler with their dream neighborhood—and share tips on how best to navigate the city as a new mum.

✔️ Queens born and raised.

✔️ Former NYC guide

✔️ Will travel for good thrift shops & local eateries.

📍 New York City, NY

Get to know Nikki

  • In Hanoi, I found a spot that did salsa lessons and had a party one night (I LOVE to dance salsa). I took a scooter taxi service, took the lesson and then stayed for the party.  Even though I’m Puerto Rican they out danced me 10x!  Everyone kept asking me to dance since I was the only one not from town so I had plenty of partners and everyone was super welcoming.

  • After taking a boat rowing class in Venice (at the recommendation of a local guide friend), the instructor told me that he & a friend bring out a gondola to a coffee shop on Saturdays so that local Venetians could have free gondola rides and that I should join.  I met up with them that weekend and we rode around in their gondola!

  • Go to Flushing to eat.  There’s a food court that’s all Taiwanese spots that I love, plus a great Hong Kong noodle shop.  If I’m meeting up with a group of friends then we’ll find a dim sum or hot pot spot.

  • Because no guidebook or travel blog can match real, honest, and up-to-date advice from someone who knows the destination intimately and puts your interests first. Just one consultation will save you hours of pre-trip angst and research time and give you all the confidence you need to hit the ground running.

  • Our Advisors are savvy, knowledgeable women with unique perspectives on their destinations. From sommeliers and pastry chefs to art insiders and modern historians to sun-seekers and nature lovers, they bring deep local expertise to every trip. And, as women, they inherently understand the importance of safety, authenticity, and connection while traveling

  • Every Advisor in our network is carefully vetted through a multi-step verification process to ensure she’s knowledgeable, trustworthy, reliable, and uniquely equipped to help independent travelers plan their dream trip.

    Want to become one? Book a 15-minute 1:1 call with our Community Manager to get started.

  • Advisor consultations happen in a private 1:1 WhatsApp chat, facilitated by SoloTrvlr. You’ll be added to a chat by our SoloTrvlr number (+44 7457 411378) up to five days before your scheduled consultation. Your Local Advisor will join the chat at the scheduled time, ready to help.

    From there, it’s all about you—ask questions, get advice, and discuss whatever you need for your trip. There’s no set structure; the session is completely collaborative and tailored to your travel plans and interests.

    Once your hour is up, the chat will close. Within 48 hours, you’ll receive a personalized Field Guide + Map featuring all the intel and recommendations from your session, plus a few extra tips from your Local Advisor.

    Have more questions afterward? Just DM us on WhatsApp and we’ll help you book additional time.

    If your privacy settings block group chat invites from unknown numbers, you'll need to save our number (+44 7457 411378) to your contacts or receive our invite via WhatsApp DM.

  • You can ask anything travel-related, from whether (and where) it’s safe to walk alone at night to practicalities like where to buy tampons (and how to ask for them!) Need dining advice? Your Local Advisor will share her go-to neighborhood spots and steer you to a hyper-local Italian cooking class taught by a beloved nonna. She’ll also be quick to jump in and let you know if something you’re considering doing is overrated—and tell you what to do instead.

  • No problem! If you need more time with your Local Advisor, just contact us via WhatsApp or by email and we’ll help you book a follow-up session. 

  • Our Advisors do their best to keep their calendars up to date, however, if you would like to book further in advance (i.e. upcoming months where an Advisor hasn't added her availability yet) or none of the listed times work for you, please email us at support@solotrvlr.com and we’ll work with you to find an alternate time.

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