Category: Streets of NYC
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Emergency
Last Saturday night brought an experience I’d happily have skipped… a late-night ER trip for a broken toe. Surprisingly, it was a very calm, positive experience—every nurse and doctor I met was kind and professional, and I was in and out in just three hours. The scene, though, was a bit different from what you…
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Día de los Muertos
Whilst everyone was going crazy for Halloween the last days, I’m more drawn to the traditions of Día de los Muertos 💀 Celebrated on November 1 and 2 in Mexico, this holiday is all about honoring ancestors, family members, and friends who have passed. It’s believed that during these days, the souls of the departed…
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Recycling done right
It’s encouraging to see a concept work in practice. From what I’ve noticed in my building and at work, recycling doesn’t always get much attention, with people often unsure of where each item belongs. So, spotting neatly tied recycling bags on the street the other day gave me a little hope—maybe with a bit more…
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World pasta day
Did you know yesterday (Oct 25) was World Pasta Day? I had no idea either. One of the perks of living in this city is the regular pop-ups and promotional booths handing out little freebies (or reminding you it’s time to celebrate something). On my way to work, I passed by one giving out free…
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aMEerica
Just off the High Line in Chelsea, at 18th Street and 10th Avenue, you’ll come across a thought-provoking art piece by Glenn Ligon titled Untitled (America/Me). It’s the kind of work that invites interpretation. Ligon’s piece cleverly critiques the “me first” mentality that seems to dominate modern life, particularly in America. It reflects on how…
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Yellow cabs
New York City wouldn’t be the same without its bright yellow taxis zipping through the streets, adding that perfect splash of color to the skyline. But did you know those cabs weren’t always yellow? The first cabs were actually painted green and red. It wasn’t until Allen’s New York Taxicab Company decided to switch to…
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Elephants
Are loose in the Meatpacking District, a hotspot for art lovers. Its latest outdoor installation titled ‘The Great Elephant Migration’ aims to promote conservation and coexistence between humans and wildlife. And the best part?! You can by them and exhibit them in your tiny NYC apartment 😅 Jokes aside, this is for a great cause!…
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Broadway
I attending my first Broadway play this weekend- such a fantastic experience! The area is truly unique! If you ignore the uncoordinated flocks of tourists, you feel the showbiz vibes and sense great talent. The play I booked was cancelled but I was lucky to secure tickets for another one and it kept me engaged…
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New York Fashion week
Has now ended after a couple of days full of glamour, cool vibes and curiosities. But truth be told, most of what I was able to witness were fences and barriers. From time to time I caught a glimpse of high fashion and absurdities (sometimes hard to differentiate) but unfortunately I was never quick enough…
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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…
Josephine in New York City 