Me and a Random Cop in Washington DC 1983
Posted in East Coast London New York UK US

20 Years Challenge

Looking back on my 20th Year and the wild ride it was.

United Nations, Gift from Italy
Posted in East Coast New York US

Why you should visit the UN next time you’re in New York

Guest Blogger Nancy Hann shares all the reasons why you should include a visit to the UN the next time you’re visiting New York City.

The Colour of the Sky display at the 9-11 Museum New York
Posted in East Coast New York US

Remembering the Events of 9/11 in New York

No trip to New York is complete without a trip to the 9/11 Museum and Memorial. It’s tasteful, thoughtful, and inspiring.

Central Park from the Top of the Rock
Posted in East Coast New York US

View of New York from the Top of the Rock

Autumn is the best time to take a trip up to the Top of the Rock, the Observation deck in the Rockefeller Center, to get a colourful view of Central Park.

Funfair Coney Island Brooklyn NYC
Posted in East Coast New York US

The end of the Line for Coney Island

Photo Essay of our out-of-season trip to Coney Island for a Boardwalk stroll and voyeurs view of Luna Amusement Park, Brooklyn.

Therapy Wall Union Square 3
Posted in East Coast US

Subway Therapy Wall at Union Square NYC

The Union Square Therapy wall in NYC is the brainchild of Matthew “Levee” Chavez as a way for New Yorkers to get their thoughts and fears off their chest.

Empire Diner NYC
Posted in East Coast New York US

RIP Empire Diner NYC

Back in ’89/’90 we had many a leisurely brunch and hurried late night snack at the Empire Diner in West Chelsea .. so it was with heavy heart that I discovered its demise during a Sunday Stroll in the old neighbourhood.

Montclair in autumn
Posted in East Coast US

The colours of Autumn in Montclair

Changing of the Seasons Growing up it wasn’t unusual to be blind to the beauty of the colours of autumn….

Cream Cheese and Salmon Bagel
Posted in East Coast US

Oh America … I’ve missed your bagels

It didn’t take us long to discover a delicious bagel shop in Upper Montclair NJ, for a trip down memory lane with an egg bagel.