Most travellers who picture the Greek islands imagine the whitewashed cliffs of Santorini or the nightlife of Mykonos. Those destinations have earned their fame, but they also come with large crowds, high prices, and the kind of wind conditions that can make time on the water uncomfortable. The Ionian Islands, clustered along Greece’s western coast, …
Apart from being one of the most interesting cities on the planet, New York City holds a special place in the hearts of pop culture geeks. The amount of series, movies and albums that have NYC as their theme or backdrop is so vast, that it could give us material for many new articles. One …
New York City is a metropolis that is known for its iconic skyline and towering skyscrapers. But there’s a hidden treasure in the city that often goes unnoticed, yet holds a special place in the heart of every New Yorker – the NYC carriage house. These unique structures stand as a testament to New York’s …
The Alice Austen House Museum on Staten Island recalls the world of an exceptional woman, photographer AliceAusten. Austen’s quaint, Victorian cottage-style home, with a magnificent view of New York Harbor, displays prints from the large glass negative collection of her work that depict turn-of-the-century American life.” The City bought the Austen house in 1975 and …
That’s what you always say, right? What is philosophy anyway? Just a bunch of old guys sitting around sipping tea talking about ‘ideas’ that couldn’t possibly have any application in modern, real life, right? You want philosophy, go to college, right? Wrong. Food For Thought The human condition is such that we must be nourished …