Tag: Neighborhoods

A Meditative Look at Manhattan

Once my yoga teacher told me that the true mastery of yoga includes being able to relax in any pose — no matter how intense it is.

People of New York

Observations on which of the notorious New Yorker myths are true, and which are not.

Why It’s a Good Idea to Get Lost in Chicago

Feel the air of the “windy city” pressing against your face. USA’s third largest city is a perfect place to wander the streets.

Why I Decided to Stay in Brooklyn

One day the landlord came to my Brooklyn home to do some small repairs. He was a senior black man with really nice manners, very calm and polite.

Bosphorus Breeze

Capturing the character of Istanbul. The city that literally spreads across two continents and is divided by the strait of Bosphorus.

The Old Fisherman’s Tales

Stories heard from a seasoned fisherman on a hot summer afternoon in the Jaffa harbor.

Must-see Architecture in Berlin

The German capital has been numerously reborn, even in the 20th century. Which resulted in a huge number of stunning architectural sites.