Tag: New York
The United States: in the current state of turmoil and division, that almost seems a misnomer. Almost. Across the years, my colleagues and i have taken you to many …
Exploring through music: whether your plans include a microtrip nearby, a walk in the neighborhood, or staying safe at home, that’s a good way to travel. take a trip. …
You can tell that the people who designed the layout and exhibits at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum were inspired in part by a very well done monument to …
Remember that scene in the movie When Harry Met Sally, when Sally, er, rather vocally shows Harry how to fake the “throes of passion,” and a woman sitting near …
There is a place in New York City where you can dangle above the East River in an aerial tramway, enjoying spectacular views, then land in a quiet, park-like …
New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is not a place that you can whiz through in a short time, even though I’m (somewhat embarrassed) to be the author …
It is a must-do in the Big Apple: visiting those New York icons the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. You can do it the easy way, though, or …
“It’s just like walking,” they said. Sure, except you’re incinerating 700-1000 calories per hour as your legs and body do a little extra work during each step to lift …
There were two parts to my recent travel challenge to myself in northern New York State: Visit one historic site on each of four state-designated heritage trails, and/or Be …
County Mayo, in the west of Ireland, is a rural place. People lived there five thousand years ago at Ceide Fields. There is the legend and story of the …
Do you have a New York City visit on your schedule? If you are planning such a trip or speculating or dreaming about such a journey, Lonely Planet’s Make …
So many big things to be thankful for. Drinkable water from hotel room sinks and airport water fountains (so fundamental but not so common, which is why we’re supporting …
