Tag Archives: New York

My five must-visit NYC museums

I don’t expect the names on this list will really shock anyone, as many of them are familiar, but here are the five I love to visit, and why (in order that I visited them): MoMA: The ‘Museum of Modern Art’, as the name suggests, does not have Rubens gracing the walls, but it does haveContinue reading “My five must-visit NYC museums”

Overheard in NYC

If Australians are famous for needing their personal space on the street, I’d say Americans consistently demonstrate strong voice projection when out and about, and are more than happy to share thoughts and feelings in public. It has provided me with great amusement and fascination while wandering the streets of New York this summer. AsContinue reading “Overheard in NYC”

In a special light

A couple of months ago, I took a photo of some people enjoying the sunshine on the High Line in New York’s Chelsea. I’d waited in my spot for almost a minute, waiting for the two friends in bright-coloured dresses to decide where they would sit, as I knew the colour of the fabric wouldContinue reading “In a special light”

Harlem highlights

Harlem, the neighbourhood north of Central Park on Manhattan island, with a rich migrant culture and proud African-American community. This was a fascinating wander to iconic civil rights, music, religious, cuisine and architectural locations. The best part? Of all the tours I have ever done, this was the one the felt the most like beingContinue reading “Harlem highlights”