Harlem is one of the oldest neighborhoods in New York. In fact, one of the first to be settled, long before America itself was even a thing. Originally a Dutch Village, Harlem is actually named after a city in Holland called Haarlem. Much like Manhattan itself used to be called New Amsterdam. First Fun Fact! …
Hey, I’m talkin’ here! So, listen up! There are soooo many stereotypes about New York City. Of course there are, it’s unarguably the most famous city in the world, says the New Yorker. Whether carried back home by tourists or around the world by the countless movies, TV series and popular songs about New York …
COVID-19 has had an impact on everyone’s daily life, and special occasions are no exception. If your friend planned her wedding a long time ago, she probably didn’t foresee a pandemic derailing all of her plans. And if amidst all of this craziness the wedding hasn’t been postponed, why should you cancel your gang’s bachelorette …
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Les Bibliotheque. Or in English, the Library. A place to broaden your mind. A place where you can travel the world without ever leaving the building. For all kinds of interests, New York City is the center of the world. So the library culture of the city needs to reflect that. And it does. The …
Want to come back home from your big holiday in New York City looking like a brand new you, without spending brand new clothes money? Or perhaps you live in New York City, therefore committing a large part of your budget to rent not fashion? What you need is a real NYC thrift store. You …
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New York City is the center of the world in many ways. It is definitely the center of the contemporary art world. Who needs the Louvre in Paris? The Mona Lisa is sooo sixteenth century. Yet New York City still manages to hold on to the great traditions of art equally. Yes, New York City …
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Did you know that pancakes might be one of the oldest foods in human existence, dating back to prehistoric times, according to archaeological evidence? Boy, have pancakes come a long way baby! All around the world, cultures have their own version of a pancake. And if you want to explore the wide world of pancakes …
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Searching for the best dog parks in Manhattan? New York City is known to be a huge concrete jungle, so finding enough room for your lovely canine best friend to run freely might seem to be a challenge. The truth is though that when it comes to pet-friendly open spaces NYC has really outdone itself, …
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Are you planning on taking a bite out of The Big Apple? If so, you’re probably struggling to choose where to stay in New York City. Hey, no worries; New York is understandably overwhelming. With a bit of research, however, you should be able to find an ideal New York location for your travel goals. …
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Searching for things to do in lower Manhattan? Locals argue all the time about what constitutes lower Manhattan. “That’s downtown, manhattan, not lower manhattan!” they say. “It starts at the bridge!” they say. “That’s still midtown!” they say. It doesn’t matter. Things to do in lower Manhattan You won’t even have time to argue about …