Weekend in New York - Small Parks, With a Bit of peace in Every Nook

a shared story  submitted by Lisa   2 weeks 26 minutes ago
Many rookie tourists stick to Midtown Manhattan, where they can easily get the impression that in New York City everyone is always rushing, that you can barely see the sky and that nature is virtually absent. In fact, its most storied natural phenomenon, the Rockefeller Center...(more)  comments (0)  | report problem

36 Hours in San Francisco’s Mission District

a shared story  submitted by Grace   4 weeks 1 day 43 minutes ago
FOR much of the 1990s, San Francisco’s Mission District maintained a precarious balance between its colorful Latino roots and a gritty bohemian subculture. Then came the overfed dot-com years. Rising real estate prices not only threatened the Mission’s working-class enclave, but also its status as the...(more)  comments (0)  | report problem

Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga

a shared story  submitted by Julia Leigh   3 weeks 1 day 10 hours 8 minutes ago
Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga Surrounded by golden hills and a bounty of vineyards and situated at the base of Mount St. Helena in the northern Napa Valley, Calistoga maintains its rustic, Western charm. On Lincoln Avenue, visitors will find red-brick buildings, covered sidewalks and historic homes. Known...(more)  comments (0)  | report problem