Tag: History
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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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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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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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NYC trash collection
It always strikes me that one of the most modern and innovative cities in the world still collects its trash like this… super outdated, unhygienic and smelly- especially with these hot temperatures and high humidity! It’s fascinating (and shocking) that trash collection in NYC hasn’t changed since like… ever. If you’re curious, check out this…
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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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Die Ampelmännchen
Shown on pedestrian signals in Germany are the beloved ‚Ampelmännchen‘. A green walking one for go and a red one for stop. Prior to the reunification of East and West Germany, each part had its own figures but the ones from Eastern Germany gained huge popularity and cult status and have since been adopted beyond…
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Mexikoplatz Berlin
Is one of the oldest transit stations and a small, idyllic place altogether. The heritage listed station was erected in 1904 and is one of the few Art Nouveau buildings in Berlin. It is surrounded by a well-kept courtyard and houses the weekly farmers market offering the freshest regional produce (goes without saying that it’s not taking…
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Train Stations
For my trip to Washington D.C. I had the pleasure to depart from and arrive at the Moynihan train hall and Union Station respectively. The former is very modern, clean and conveniently located opposite Penn station. It felt a little like an airport as boarding starts on ground level, leading you to the lowered train…
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Washington Monument
As promised, the obelisk honouring George Washington, the first President of the Untied States, gets a separate post from my quick day trip to Washington D.C. With 555 feet / 169 meters it was the world’s tallest man made structure for a few years before the Eiffel Tower in Paris claimed that accolade. And it’s…
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The White House
Quick business trip to Washington D.C. and I was able to carve out some time to walk by the White House and the Washington monument and get a glimpse of the Lincoln memorial and Capitol. I know, each warrants its own post, so let me start with the White House which is the official residence…
Josephine in New York City 