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German neighbourhood
I learned that part of the upper east side called Yorkville used to be inhabited by mostly German-born immigrants around the late 1800s and early 1900s. It’s very rich in history and hard to summarise in a couple of sentences. When I walked around the area and stumbled across a couple of German shops and…
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The MET
It’s been a long bank holiday weekend! Last year, I spent Labor Day with my friend in Sonoma- check out my post here. This year, I’ve explored New York City a bit more. My highlight was the Metropolitan Museum of Art which I’ve visited on Friday and loved it! It’s full of art, artefacts, history…
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Old tree
A bright red and pink sculpture by Pamela Rosenkranz juts out between all the high rises at Hudson Yards. This tree of life connects heaven and earth and its color represents the human blood, its branches the system of human organs. I know it’s quite a bit to take in, but the artist wants to…
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Anime convention
Anime NYC is happening this weekend! A three day event that unites fans from all over for unique exhibitions and exclusive screenings. You probably ask yourself how do I know this? It was easy to put one and one together when I started seeing people walking around the city dressed up as anime characters. It’s…
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Need a little cash?
Back in New York, a city with a different kind of vibe and unique urban ambiance. Look at this charming 24 hour ATM machine… nothing wrong with it, fully functioning and well positioned 😉 I wonder who is using those and if it’s just me being superstitious as to me, this looks like a data…
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Wedding celebrations
I attended my friend’s wedding celebration yesterday and it was truly wonderful. Everything took place outdoors surrounded by beautiful native plants and trees, the weather was ideal (not too hot, a slight breeze), and the birds sung beautifully accompanied by the soothing background sound of burbling water from the residential pond…
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Sonoma Valley
Is one of the most renowned winemaking areas north of San Francisco whose rich soils mark the birthplace of California’s wine industry. Cradled between the Mayacamas and the Sonoma Mountain ranges, The Valley sometimes gets referred to as ‘Moon Valley’ as it appears that the moon rises and sets various times behind the mountain range.…
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California memories
On my way to San Francisco to attend my friend’s wedding and it feels like going home! I know I’ve only lived there for two years but I have so many great memories. I’ve explored, enjoyed and savoured my time there and if you’re curious about what I was up to, you can check out…
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Dreams
Hold fast to dreamsFor if dreams dieLife is a broken-winged birdThat cannot fly.Hold fast to dreamsFor when dreams goLife is a barren fieldFrozen with snow. By Langston Hughes
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DMV
New York City DMV, here I come… For my international friends, the DMV is the Department of Motor Vehicles. But it also functions as some sort of ‘Bürgerbüro’ as the driver’s license is one of the main forms of identification. NY requires its residents to change an out of state drivers licence to a local…
Josephine in New York City
Me. In New York City. With excellent food and lots of fun!
Josephine in New York City 