New York
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2023: Exploring a ‘Little Paris’ in New York
Did you know that Manhattan, New York has a ‘Little Paris’? Like it has a ‘Chinatown’ and ‘Little Italy? I had no idea until I stumbled upon the blog: Secret NYC. It showed pictures of an unofficial ‘Little Paris,’ which was wedged next to Chinatown. Finding ‘Little Paris’ So without a doubt, I had to… Continue reading
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2023: Admiring the Art in the New York Public Library
Two weeks ago, I visited the New York Public Library in Manhattan, New York. It’s open from 10 AM to 6 PM usually. And it’s accessible to the public. The New York Public Library has numerous branches. I visited the Stephen A. Schwarzman’s Building, which is often featured in movies. I admired its marbled walls… Continue reading
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2023: Visiting New York’s Chinatown in January
Before the Lunar New Year, I wanted to check if Manhattan’s Chinatown had any festivities. Alas, there were none. But I enjoyed the atmosphere, and so this is what you can find: Bakeries & Cafes From dim sum to bubble tea, your world here is your oyster – literally, I think they even sell oysters.… Continue reading
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2023: Neue Galerie’s Bookshop in New York
Do you love the sight of books? It’s always so magical and refreshing to peruse through books, even if you don’t bring one home. And inside the Neue Galerie in Manhattan, New York, you’re free to do so! Down the left hallway, as you enter the museum, you’ll find a small corner of a bookstore.… Continue reading
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2022: Vlog: Exploring Washington Square Park, NYC
In this vlog, I explore a public area known as Washington Square Park in New York City. Music, art, and pretty much anything else can happen here! I found it fun to just walk through. Have you been there? I hope you’re well. (: Address: Washington Square, New York, NY 10012 Continue reading
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2022: The Holiday Markets at Columbus Circle, NYC
Woo! Just in time for the holidays and Christmas. So the annual Holiday Markets at Columbus Circle in New York City enthralled many visitors and locals alike. While it can’t compare to the Christmas Markets in Europe, I would say these markets are just as festive! While enjoying the stroll, I found various shops, from… Continue reading
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2022: The Interior Art of the Former Main US Post Office
Maybe it’s not a grand foyer like the Palais Garnier in Paris, but it’s close enough. Hey, at least it’s not crowded! (; (Perhaps if they put some theatre and brought some wine, more people would come. :P) Anyway, a couple of Sundays ago, I was a tourist, as always, in the city of New York.… Continue reading
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2022: Exploring Grand Central Station at Night
“If we don’t care about our past, we can’t have very much hope for our future.” – Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, 1975. The other week, I explored Grand Central Station in Manhattan, New York, in the evening beyond the Main Concourse and the hustle and bustle. And this is what I’ve discovered so far. Address: 89… Continue reading
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2022: Hiking Up Bear Mountain
Woo! Hiking up two miles on an incline was incredibly challenging for me! A couple of months ago, my friends and I hiked up Bear Mountain. When you climbed up or instead walked up the stoned steps, you had a fabulous view of the Hudson River and the other mountains. We got there early, about… Continue reading
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2022: Admiring the Apartments on Park Avenue
Often when I’m in Manhattan, New York, I pass by the apartments on Park Avenue. Some are new, while others have been standing since the early 19th century. It’s fantastic to look at the history. Park Avenue was called Fourth Avenue, which housed the Harlem Railroad, active in the 19th century, and provided numerous rail… Continue reading
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Welcome! Susanna’s Musings are about her cultural travels from New York, Costa Rica, España, and across the globe.
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