15 Central Park West: The Place Where Life is Good
December 4th, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
Central Park West is one of New York’s most exclusive residential streets….
Unusual New York: Art Street Galleries
December 3rd, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
Street Art is an art form that is associated with New York like no other city. But if you want to see underground trains full of graffiti, you are a little late – they have hardly existed since the 1990s. Street art that is unsolicited on house walls, passageways, or shop bars is also in short supply.
CoOp Boards: Owners’ Committees Determine Who is Allowed to Move in Many of the Most Sought-After Residential Buildings
December 2nd, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
In many of Manhattan’s venerable, exclusive residential buildings, you can’t just buy an apartment. No, if you want to live here, you have to acquire shares in a cooperative that entitles you to do so. The whole thing is called “Housing Cooperative” or “CoOp” for short.
Luxury New York: Lofts, Townhouses, Estate on the Atlantic Ocean
December 1st, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
That there are many rich people in New York, who live in species that the normal citizen can hardly imagine, is known. But how is that actually concrete? Where and how do people who can choose it? Here is an overview.
190 Bowery: Life in an Old 72-room Bank in the Middle of Manhattan
November 30th, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
The house at 190 Bowery is located on the corner of Bowery and Spring Street in Manhattan’s trendy Nolita district – a building covered with graffiti. It was covered with old, partly sloping posters and the entrance was through a massive wooden door that was secured by an iron fence. Behind the building, which passers-by often cannot figure out, hides one of the most interesting stories in New York real estate history.
The Bowery: The Street That Shows The Changes of New York
November 29th, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
There is a story about a New Yorker who is released from prison after 20 years and finds Manhattan so changed that he no longer recognizes it. The feelings people have towards this constant renewal are mixed – it symbolizes vitality, but also a kind of rootlessness, the loss of reference points.
222 Bowery: The Most Interesting Artist Commune in New York History
November 28th, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
The 222 Bowery building was completed in 1884. At the time, the area was teeming with cheap pubs, shelters, homeless people, and prostitutes. The first tenant was the Young Men’s Institute, a forerunner of the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association).
Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll: On the Trail of New York Rock History
November 27th, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
Hardly any other city has as much to offer in terms of rock history as New York. We take a look back at the legendary clubs and halls of the 1960s and 1970s. This is where trends began and where many stars started their careers.
A Brief History of Immigration to New York: From 1524 to Today
November 26th, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
Probably the first European to see the area where New York stands today was the Florentine explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano. During an expedition with the aim of finding a western route from Europe to Asia, he anchored here with his La Dauphine on April 17, 1524, and continued his journey the next day.
Nazi Summer Camps and a ‘Führer’ from Munich: 22,000 Sympathizers in Madison Square Garden
November 25th, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
After the Nazis came to power in Germany, people of “German origin” living abroad were encouraged by the Nazi government to found civic groups in order to spread “German virtues” and become politically active for the Third Reich. On March 19, 1936, one of the best-known organizations of this kind was founded in the USA, the ‘Amerikadeutsche Volksbund’ (German American Bund) – an ‘association of patriotic Americans of German descent.
New York Subway: You Can Find World-Class Art There
November 24th, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
New York has a collection of world-class museums, unlike any other city. Be it the Metropolitan, the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim, the list went on and on. The metropolis is a hub of the international art trade and the highest quality creations are for sale in the galleries. In auction houses such as Sotheby’s and Christie’s, paintings and sculptures are auctioned that sometimes sell for millions.
Finger Lakes, New York: Year-Round Outdoor Adventure
November 23rd, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
From brightly colored autumn leaves to idyllic boat trips on long summer days. The well-known holiday region in the state of New York has a lot more to offer and will keep you on your toes at any time of the year. The offer ranges from skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in winter to hiking and cycling tours in spring and lake adventures in summer to wine tours against the backdrop of flaming autumn leaves.
On the Maid of the Mist to Niagara Falls: A Boat Tour in New York State
November 22nd, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
One of the United States’ most impressive natural spectacles can be found near the city of Niagara Falls, New York – a family-friendly place with fun neighborhoods, great shopping, lots of outdoor activities, and even wineries. In addition to the main attraction of every visit, the legendary Niagara Falls, hiking trails, helicopter tours, and over 200 outlets await you on site.
New York City: Culinary Classics in Manhattan and Brooklyn
November 21st, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
The New York gastronomy scene has a variety of surprises in store for visitors and locals.
Wonderful Places: Discover the Beaches of the American Northeast Coast
November 20th, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
Some of the best things about the northeast coast beaches are the fantastic views and sunrises. But the cultural and maritime history of these beaches is also very interesting. With the Wampanoag and other Algonquin-speaking nations, this landscape flourished long before communities fenced in their beaches to enjoy those shores and before the ice cream trucks lured with their seductive soundtracks.
Music Meccas: Top Attractions for Rock ’n’ Roll Super Fans
November 19th, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
Do you know where your favorite musicians were born and which guitar they played on? Did you visit your childhood home and the location of your first concert, or even put flowers on your grave? Then you are really super fans.
Hip-Hop in the US: The Cities Behind the Music
November 18th, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
Since the 1970s, hip hop has grown from the streets of Brooklyn into a global cultural phenomenon.
Syracuse, New York: Dining, Shopping, and Sightseeing in Scenic Syracuse
November 17th, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
When most people talk about New York, they naturally think of the vibrant, modern metropolis of New York City.
Wine, Water, and Wonders in the Niagara Region: Place You Must Visit
November 16th, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
Today’s travel route takes us through the cultivated Corning over the picturesque Finger Lakes to the pulsating Rochester to the magical and mystical Niagara Falls region.
Boating, Fishing, Paddling and Lots of Sun and Sand in New York State
November 15th, 2021 by Simone.Andersen
It’s not an island, but it could well be one. The state has countless rivers and lakes, with almost limitless opportunities for adventure in, on, or around the water.