{A longer read} ‘Where’s that?’ is the most common response from people when I tell them I have travelled to Oman. I went there for just five days in May 2011. I hope to return one day. Here are some quick facts: Oman is located to the east of Saudi Arabia, above Yemen, and looksContinue reading “Oman — where’s that?”
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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”
Lower Manhattan streets
Some of the most famous tourist landmarks of New York are the New York Stock Exchange, the bronze ‘Charging Bull’ sculpture by Arturo Di Modica, Wall Street, and Tiffany’s. Yet until today, I hadn’t seen any of them. A few quick things I was taught on the tour, and photos below, from what was aContinue reading “Lower Manhattan streets”
Wandering Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village is full of history, tree-lined streets, ‘Federalist’ style housing, and a true neighbourhood feeling. It is no wonder it is one of the most in-demand (and expensive) places to live in New York CIty. On a recent walking tour of ‘the Village’, I snapped the photos below, and learned: Before property prices hiked,Continue reading “Wandering Greenwich Village”
Brooklyn on foot
On the weekend, I decided to venture across the East River, and explore a bit of Brooklyn — America’s first suburb. I went on an evening walking tour (which is, I am convinced, the best way to see and learn about a city) and these are some of the photos I took, and things IContinue reading “Brooklyn on foot”
Amy Feldtmann 