Tag: Fun
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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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Types of pizza
I learned that New Yorkers are obsessed with ‘their’ pizza and nothing beats those big juicy slices of pie. After its invention in the 18th century in Naples (Italy), the pizza has spread worldwide and styles changed to adapt to different regions and tastes. If you include the variety of toppings, spices, herbs, ingredients, dough…
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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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Ferry ride
Sunday funday… with a trip to Hoboken, a city in New Jersey, most famous for being Frank Sinatra’s birthplace. It was very hot today so I thought it would be nice to switch up the means of transportation from the sticky (and stinky) subway to the ferry with outdoor seating, skyline views and a fresh…
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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…
Josephine in New York City 