Sep 26th, 2012 at 5:00PM:
I don't usually take Photos Of The Day as an opportunity to display my own work, but today's photo of the NYC skyline is different. While riding to Brooklyn over the weekend, I looked out the passenger side window of my car and saw the evening sun casting shining beams of light between Manhattan's buildings, silhouetting the skyline. I managed to capture what I saw and feel compelled to share ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Photo Of The Day: NYC Skyline
Sep 26th, 2012 at 5:00PM:
I don't usually take Photos Of The Day as an opportunity to display my own work, but today's photo of the NYC skyline is different. While riding to Brooklyn over the weekend, I looked out the passenger side window of my car and saw the evening sun casting shining beams of light between Manhattan's buildings, silhouetting the skyline. I managed to capture what I saw and feel compelled to share ...Photo Of The Day: Happy Birthday Brooklyn Bridge
May 24th, 2012 at 7:00PM:
Today marks the 129th anniversary of the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge. Happy Birthday, you barely look a day over 100! This photo by Gadling's own Willy Volk was taken from the NYC Water Taxi. He used a fake tilt-shift effect to get the unique perspective and slightly blurred edges, but it reminds me of the view you might see on a rainy day riding the subway over the neighboring Manhattan ...10 best bridge walks around the world
Nov 10th, 2011 at 12:00PM: Around there globe, there are many amazing bridges that combine interesting history, incredible architecture and breathtaking views. Crossing a great bridge, especially on foot, can be quite a memorable experience, not to mention it's completely free. While it is hard to choose only ten, here is a list of some of the best bridge walks around the world that everyone should experience.
Sydney ...Beekman's, a beer garden with a view in New York City
Sep 29th, 2011 at 12:00PM: When most people think of places to drink with a view they automatically think of rooftop bars. For those who are interested in great shots of the New York skyline without the outrageous prices and swanky atmosphere of a rooftop venue, Beekman's Beer Garden should be your next stop.
While the beer selection is limited, at $7 a pint it is reasonably priced, especially when immersed in the ...Brooklyn Bridge celebrates 128th anniversary
May 24th, 2011 at 12:15PM:
If you are in New York today, consider paying homage to one of the city's most venerable landmarks: the Brooklyn Bridge, which turns 128 today. The iconic bridge opened in 1883 after 13 years of construction. As is common with mid-week birthdays, the main celebrations happened over the weekend, including a special offer to get a $28 tattoo of the Brooklyn Bridge from a local tattoo parlor. ...Photo of the Day (12.26.10)
Dec 26th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
Hats off to Flickr user MikeGL for this unique capture of New York's world-famous Brooklyn Bridge. One of the great joys of visiting this unassuming New York borough is walking across the Bridge from Manhattan. Along the way, you'll get a great view of the Bridge's unique arches, soaring above you here in dramatic fashion. Make sure to give it a try next time you find yourself in the Big ...The best places in the world to smoke a cigar
Aug 19th, 2010 at 3:35PM: Smoking a cigar the correct way demands a critical mix of solitude, contemplation, and most important, awareness of surroundings. All other things become subservient to the act of observing and evaluating. With this game plan in play, the smoker's post-ignition environs take on as much importance as the flavor, taste, and draw of the tobacco. Here is one man's list of the top ten places in the ...Pianos being installed at NYC landmarks
Jun 21st, 2010 at 4:30PM: Those who love to tickle the ivories will now be able to spread that love in a much more public way thanks to the "Play Me, I'm Yours" project. Sing for Hope has coordinated a public art project which is installing 60 pianos at New York City landmarks. Each instrument was decorated uniquely by local artists. The pianos are located in parks streets and public areas across the city and are open to ...Flickr's New York: A tale of two cities
Jun 9th, 2010 at 5:00PM: Tourists photograph Midtown and Lower Manhattan, while locals click their cameras in the East Village and Chinatown. So, it's clear: tourists and locals don't mix in New York.
Eric Fischer, a computer program, used geotagging data from Flickr and Picasa to plot maps of New York and 71 other cities, using a system he created for determining which shutterbugs are locals and which are from out of ...20 great bike rides
May 7th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
For many travelers, the default mode of transport is a plane or a car, but they're certainly not the only options. Have you ever considered adding a bicycle ride to your next trip? Riding a bike has a number of advantages over other forms of transportation. You'll move slower, no doubt, but with that slowness comes an increased awareness of your surroundings, a chance to get some fresh air and ...Undiscovered New York: Under the bridge
Sep 16th, 2009 at 9:00AM: The bridges of New York City serve as lifelines, connecting this vast city of islands to the people, places and goods that lie beyond. From the iconic Brooklyn Bridge to the majestic Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, just about anywhere you look in New York, you're bound to see one of these graceful structures dominating the city's skyline and waterways. But for all the time we spend looking at and ...Undiscovered New York: Beyond Central Park
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Dec 17th, 2008 at 11:00AM: Welcome back to Undiscovered New York. This week we'll be taking a look at some of New York's most famous public spaces - its parks. First time visitors are sure to spend a few hours getting to know New York's most famous greenspace, Central Park. After all, this massive outdoor space tends to dominate both the geography and collective imagination of our city's residents. And frankly, with all ...Happy birthday, Brooklyn Bridge
May 22nd, 2008 at 4:20PM: As a New Yorker, I sometimes tend to get a bit jaded about the incredible sights all around me. Times Square might be cool to visitors, but to me it's nothing but gaudy neon and schlocky souvenirs. United Nations? Pretty neat, but quite a headache when you're trying to get to work on the East Side and some diplomat's motorcade makes you take the "long walk" to the office. But then today, I noticed ...
