Category Archives: Destinations

The cool; the unusual; the unforgettable

Trying to figure out why I love New York City

Posted on 11 May, 2012 by Kate

  New York is the concentrate of art and commerce and sport and religion and entertainment and finance, bringing to a single compact arena the gladiator, the evangelist, the promoter, the actor, the trader and the merchant. It carries on … Continue reading →

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10 Cheap Things to do in New York City

Posted on 6 May, 2012 by Kate

  “Cheap” and “New York City” may sound like a contradiction so jarring as to make Stephen Hawking embrace the Virgin birth. But after living here for six months, I’ve stumbled over some sweet deals, and I’m sure there are … Continue reading →

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Bryant Park. The jewel in the heart of Manhattan.

Posted on 28 April, 2012 by Kate

  Springtime in New York City took me by surprise. I hadn’t expected so many blooming things–hyacinth, tulip, daffodil, redbud, and lots of stuff I couldn’t identify. I didn’t expect the streets in my neighborhood to become so vibrant or … Continue reading →

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