Category: Big city life
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Monchhichi
Have you ever heard of this toy? A stuffed animal monkey to be exact? It was quite popular in Germany but funnily I never thought that it is Japanese nor that it is a thing in the US. So when I spotted them in a display window, some childhood memories came crashing back. Apparently those…
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The big reveal
Curious to see my creation from the paint and sip event last night? Well, let me tell you: a new artist is born! Just joking, but for my first attempt, I think it turned out quite cool. Luckily, art is subjective and, in this case, very abstract… I really had an great time, met some…
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Paint and sip
I thought it’s time to try something new! So I signed up for a painting class 🎨 The idea is to get creative whilst enjoying a glass of wine and munch a slice of pizza (can it get even more ‘New York’!?) Super curious to see what the evening will bring but so far, the…
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Sunday stroll
First time I’ve ventured outside Manhattan and explored Greenpoint. The northern tip of Brooklyn has nice vibes, cool restaurants and amazing views of the Manhattan skyline ☺️ The area was originally farmland and many European settlers landed on this strip of American soil which they referred to as the lush, tree covered tip of land…
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Bird’s-eye view of Manhattan
I was so lucky to get the opportunity to do a helicopter flight over manhattan… a truly one of a kind experience! The tour provider promised spectacular views from above and an extraordinary adventure. And they did not disappoint! Here’s a little teaser. I will share some additional snippets over the coming weeks, but if…
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The Whitney
The Whitney Museum of American Art was founded by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney in 1930. It is famous for collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting the finest twentieth century American Art. The building is designed by architect Renzo Piano – one of the most admired museum architects- and is situated between the High Line and the Hudson…
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4th of July
This year has been special as it’s my first Independence Day in New York City and the first time that the firework display isn’t hidden behind thick fog (shoutout to Karl 😉) So in true American fashion, I made burgers for dinner and enjoyed the fireworks from a front row seat with a chilled glass…
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Tiny leaves
Walking along the sidewalks in Manhattan is brutal in summer. Not only because of the sweltering heat amplified by concrete and the sun bouncing off those glass facades, but also because of the apparent absence of trees and plants and therefore lack of shade. So when I saw this little fella making its way through…
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Andere Länder, andere Sitten!
Having lived in the US for over 2 years now, I still need to get used to the fact that it’s allowed to possess and carry firearms. Just the occasional sign reminds you to please refrain from bringing them into hotels, government building or supermarkets… Given it’s such a big part of local customs and…
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Sparrow in disguise
This sight hit a nerve with me today. I spotted a little sparrow sitting on a barbwire when I, myself was searching for some nature to recharge. I felt sad to see him in this setting as ideally he should be surrounded by trees, plants and flowers. But he was singing his songs wholeheartedly which…
Josephine in New York City 