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New York City

A Greenpoint morning of adventure

One of my favorite things about New York City is that it’s so easy to keep the spirit of travel alive, even in my fixed life: new neighborhoods to explore, new restaurants to try, new shows to see. Even though it’s easy to fall into a Williamsburg...
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An Upper West Side day of adventure

One of my favorite things about New York City is that it's so easy to keep the spirit of travel alive, even in my fixed life: new neighborhoods to explore, new restaurants to try, new shows to see. Even though it's easy to fall into a Brooklyn...
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Postcard from the Bronx Zoo

This weekend, my boyfriend and I went on a day date to the Bronx Zoo! I'm kind of weird about things like zoos, aquariums and circuses: there's no doubt that I love being able to see such a wide variety of animals up close and personal, but I also...
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The best secret gardens in Manhattan

Things that are hard to find in Manhattan: fresh air, open space, a private garden, the sense of being alone, a moment of silence or serenity. For a girl who grew up in the suburbs, these are the things I miss the most: I loved growing up with a...
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Postcard from a skyscraper sunset

New York City has some epic sunsets, but too often they're hidden behind all of those skyscrapers. The only way to remedy this: go up to the very top of one of those skyscrapers. Top of the Rock and the Empire State Building are great public options,...
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