travel beyond the obvious
The elegant Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is the heart of the New York Botanical Garden. Constructed in 1902, the conservatory houses a variety of plants from ecosystems around the world. The shimmering beauty of the Read More …
The names draw you in. The names are unremarkable except in their quantity and variety. Each is both unique and the same – simple lettering on bronze – with nothing to draw the eye to Read More …
While we were in New York City last September, we took walking tours of both Greenwich Village and the Chelsea/Meatpacking District/High Line area. On both walks our guides pointed out where we could get “the Read More …
Two or three stories above the streets of New York City’s Chelsea and Meatpacking neighborhoods, a former railroad track winds around and (literally) through the historic factories and warehouses that now serve as upscale homes, Read More …
We did a tall ship cruise while we were in New York City last fall. Tall ships are Romanticized for their towering mast and graceful sails, but on a beautiful day, the rigging itself is Read More …
With skyscrapers all around, it seems a bit superfluous for New York City to have a museum dedicated to skyscrapers. Why look at pictures and models of skyscrapers when some of the most famous ones Read More …
Rockefeller Plaza. What images flash through your head when you hear those words? My mind immediately glides to a blissful scene of ice skaters gracefully moving across an outdoor rink. There is an elegant concert Read More …
I’m ready for a break from winter, and what would be a better break than a tropical reflecting pool? The New York Botanical Garden hosts a huge variety of plants displayed both in outdoor gardens Read More …
Clipper ships ruled the seas for a brief period during the 1840s and 50s. Designed for speed, these sleek wooden ships had three tall square-rigged masts that supported up to thirty-five sails. They were beautiful Read More …
Wandering the streets below Manhattan’s gleaming towers, it’s easy to believe that the city George Washington knew – the city that served (briefly) as the capitol of a fledgling nation – no longer exists. However, Read More …
It’s that time again, when it seems reasonable to take a look back at the past year before leaping into the next. In that spirit, here is a recap of my 2015 travels. International travel Read More …
In the heart of the Bronx, far beyond the skyscrapers of Manhattan, the New York Botanical Garden offers 250 acres of old growth forest, manicured lawns, and gardens – all built around a glorious Victorian Read More …
There is a lot to see and do in New York City and, while there are plenty of free options, most of the marque attractions carry hefty admission fees. As if the bewildering number of Read More …
I just got back from a week in New York City. I did all sorts of cool stuff while I was there (more on that in future posts), but I did NOT ride the Sea Read More …
Today is the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center in New York City and, once again, twin beams of light will rise above the city tonight in tribute to the Read More …
My 1987 visit to a friend in New York City included many memorable experiences: My first view of the city from the top of the Empire State Building (the World Trade Center was too new Read More …
While I don’t know my geologic ages, I’m really into rocks and landforms – sort of a geologist without the language. Despite my technical limitations, I love trying to decipher what the landscape around Read More …