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Strolling at Little Italy in New York

February 1, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Visiting New York? Don’t miss the city’s Little Italy. Though the Italians have long gone and moved to different neighbourhoods, it’s still vibrant and alive with everything Italian. Going for a stroll around the area will reward you with something nice, quaint and lovely. Little Italy isn’t just historic but

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The best time to visit 911 Memorial in New York

January 21, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The only place in New York City where taking a selfie with a smile on your face is absurd (or frowned upon by me) is the 9/11 Memorial, former site of the city’s World Trade Center Twin Towers. For a solemn visit, I think the best time to visit 911

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New York Skyline at Night from Brooklyn Heights

January 19, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Because I couldn’t survive the freezing temperature during the New Year’s Eve Ball Countdown at Times Square, I had to get out of the block where I was standing. My feet were numb and my cheeks were red. I thought I was fully cloth and prepared for the temperature that night

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25 Photos of Central Park in Snow

January 18, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Before I left New York, I had the chance to visit its Central Park one early morning on snowy day. I intended to really go early (Is 8 a.m. early to you?) because the weather forecast that day said it’s gonna be snowing only from 6-10. When I arrived there,

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Times Square New Year Countdown

January 1, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

One of the things to do before you die is to see, feel and experience the excitement of celebrating New Year at Times Square in New York. Whether you agree it or not, to be among the crowd is a test of endurance, patience and immunity to the cold temperature.

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Christmas on Wall Street

December 30, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Wall Street is America’s symbol of financial power. But, despite the fact that money is god here, the people of Wall Street aren’t totally heartless, afterall. They managed to put up a giant Christmas tree, perhaps, to remind their bosses that it’s bonus season. 😉 Here’s the proof that there’s

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights in Brooklyn

December 26, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Forget about the overrated Rockefeller Center. They might have the tallest Christmas in New York but it lacks creativity. Go and visit the Dyker Heights neighbourhood in Brooklyn and you’ll be amazed at how the owners decorate their houses for the festive season. It’s not just the Christmas lights that

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Christmas in New York

December 25, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

What it’s like to spend Christmas in New York? That’s one question I had in mind before finally deciding to spend my three weeks holidays. Well, it was actually an easy decision to do, to choose New York, instead of the sand, sun and sea in the Caribbean. I can’t

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The Holiday Train Show at NYC Botanical Garden

December 23, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

This 2014 Holiday Season, the New York Botanical Garden is host to 150 iconic landmarks that can be found in New York. These landmarks are tiny minis made of barks, leaves, roots, etc. From Brooklyn Bridge to Grand Central Station to the Empire State Building, visitors will be delighted to

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New York Skyline at Night is Magical

December 2, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 6 Comments

Do I need to say more? These photos of New York skyline at night will really make you impulsively buy a ticket right now because New York at night is magical, stunning and romantic! In almost ALL cities I have visited, going to the top to see the city’s panorama

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Times Square Buskers

November 25, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

There used to be only the naked cowboy and naked cowgirl in Times Square in New York City. Nowadays, the center of downtown Manhattan is swarmed with buskers either in elaborate costumes or almost in their birthday suits–even if it’s cold. For most naive tourists, these Time Square buskers are

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The New Harlem

November 18, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 6 Comments

There’s such thing as Italian Renaissance. Or English Renaissance. But, there’s no such thing as Manhattan or Queen or Bronx or Brooklyn Renaissance. However, there’s such thing as Harlem Renaissance. It refers to the African-American cultural movement in the 1920’s in the US where Harlem in [easyazon_link asin=”1250038820″ locale=”US” new_window=”yes”

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A Walk in Brooklyn Heights

November 13, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 5 Comments

Brooklyn is one of the five boroughs of New York City, right across downtown Manhattan. A walk in Brooklyn Heights is a walk to remember. There’s history, architecture, intrigues, trivia, literature, scenic view, food, nature and leisure as we walked around one nice autumn day a few days ago. Instead of

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Autumn in New York

November 7, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 3 Comments

The title of this blog entry, Autumn in New York has nothing to do with the movie starred by Winona Ryder and Richard Gere having a May-December love affair. No, I’ve never seen them in person. But, I remember, I cried while watching that movie. And I remember how beautiful,

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Five Great Reasons to Live in New York City

January 16, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

(An acquaintance I met before came up with 5 reasons why living in New York is great! She has lived in 4 other countries—but decided to settle in New York City as her permanent address, most of the time. When there’s typhoon or hurricane coming up in the great city,

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11 Things To Do In Beijing

January 9, 2013 alainsojourner 4 Comments

(A friend of mine and his family are going for a one-week trip to Beijing in late Spring this year and they asked me some recommendations on what to do and see in the city. I’m trying my best to recall the ones I recommended to the couchsurfers I had