The best way to travel is by foot. On-the-ground guides and photographs of a New York native.
Originally written and published on Uptown Flavor, 7/24/2015 This summer's uptown iteration of Shakespeare in the Park brought The Tempest to the island of Hispaniola. I have attended the Classical Theatre of Harlem's summer Shakespeare productions for the past three years and I hope to see next summer's production. I have absolutely loved everything I … Continue reading The Tempest storms through Harlem
While living in another country has its challenges, repatriation is another process altogether. Returning to your home country seems like it would be easy - it is a culture you are familiar with, a language in which you are fluent, and generally a support network that has deep roots. I've written about being an expat … Continue reading Losing the Expat Identity
I’ve been back in New York for almost a month and wanted to reflect on my year living abroad in the Dominican Republic. Over the past few weeks I have reconnected with friends and family, many who have asked about my experiences, and done a major purge. They have seen my wonderful Instagram pictures of … Continue reading On Being Home
I am back in my home state and have finished getting settled in. I truly love New York and I am glad to be back. I've missed the parks, the culture, and variety of vegetarian food options! Not to mention the quiet. I never thought I would say that! Yes, New York City with all its … Continue reading What to Do In: New York City almost for Free (Essentials!)
It was a gorgeous day yesterday and I took the A train to the start at 207th to check out the Inwood Greenmarket. (See a full listing of Greenmarkets in NYC) I am looking into getting more locally sourced produce, so I plan to join a CSA in my neighborhood. Until the program starts, I … Continue reading What to Do In: Inwood
Part of living in a community, to me, means giving back to the community and participating in its cultural life. As my neighborhood of Washington Heights is slowly becoming gentrified, as demonstrated by various new establishments, I am trying to become involved in some community-based efforts that enrich the neighborhood from the bottom up - … Continue reading This is Us – Youth Theater
This past Friday, I caught a free show at Juilliard, Beyond the Machine. Students in the film, music and dance programs came together to perform and showcase their multi-disciplinary projects. Friday's show opened with Versions, with a drama student and violinist working together with a backdrop of altered images. The drama student spoke on how … Continue reading Beyond the Machine
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