Did you know? Grand Central Terminal.

Grand Central Terminal Audio Tour  You all know about Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Some of you have probably visited it for its gorgeous ceiling and Beaux Arts architecture, some of you might commute through it every day. But did you know about the self-guided audio tour? For $9 per person, you will … Continue reading Did you know? Grand Central Terminal.

Did you know? Fishing in New York!

Fishing in New York New York never ceases to amaze me, New Yorkers never cease to surprise me. Today, as I was taking the elevator, a neighbor came in with a fishing pole in his hand. Imagine my surprise. So I had to ask him where one goes to fish in New York. He looked … Continue reading Did you know? Fishing in New York!

Reflections of a new Manhattanite (part 2)

This applied to me for the first 50 years of my life: In Europe, in Asia and in the Middle East, we had Celsius, meters and kilos. Then...I moved to the U.S. It was a challenge, especially if you take into account I am a catastrophe with numbers. The first time I realized I'd better … Continue reading Reflections of a new Manhattanite (part 2)

Reflections of a new Manhattanite (part 1)

I just celebrated my first year living in Manhattan. People often ask me how easy/difficult it was for me to adjust to life in the US, New York, a new city...and I usually reply in a rather cocky way (or so perceived because I am French): Oh you know, I have made it through Korea, … Continue reading Reflections of a new Manhattanite (part 1)