Tag: Manhattan
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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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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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Little island
Tucked along the Hudson River, Little Island is one of those NYC spots that look absolutely stunning from afar, especially when its unique design glows in the evening sun. It’s a little urban oasis supported by pot shaped structures in form of tulips with their individual sections referred to as petals. It can get very…
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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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MoMA
The Museum of Modern Art has an extraordinary collection of modern and contemporary art. When contemplating especially the newer pieces, I cannot help but wonder if, like my British friends would call it, the artists are taking the mickey out of us viewers. In my eyes, some of those installations, paintings, sculptures and other things…
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Relaxation
It’s been a while since I last had a spa day! So I went on a quest to find a nice and affordable place to enjoy a relaxing massage (not an easy undertaking in the world’s most expensive city). After hours reading through google reviews and comparing those outraged prices the luxury hotels offer, this…
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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 