Yes. There is a museum devoted to sex in New York. Historical and art museums are always advertised. Why had I never heard of this one? Facade of the museum In the morning, the bulk of my family flew out to Los Angeles, so my aunt and I were left behind. Prior to the museum,… More July 18: Museum of Sex
Want to blend in with the locals? JAYWALK. Don’t even hesitate: Just do it. If you don’t jaywalk, then… you look like a tourist. I walked 19 blocks with the family to the Rockefeller Center from our hotel and hung out for a bit. And then I went off to meet my friend Sean, who… More July 17: Locals are the Best Tour Guides
The east coast tour came to an end in Boston, where we started off visiting Harvard University. At this point my body was about to give into the sleepy: I hit the snooze button three times before I got out of bed that morning. I was thoroughly enjoying everything we got to see, but I’m not… More July 16: Final tour day – Boston
Everyone uses the word “awesome” and “amazing” to describe almost everything. “This ice cream is amazing!” “Strawberries are awesome!” Sadly, the casual use of these words has stripped them of their actual meanings. (Sigh… I hate to admit that I’m guilty of carelessly using these words.) But Niagara Falls was amazing and awesome, and I… More July 15: You’re Missing Half Your Life if You Haven’t Seen Niagara Falls
We woke up to a rainy morning in Washington Dulles, VA on Saturday, and it was like that for most of the morning. The route we took along the countryside was a nice change of scenery. There was so much green, and my aunt jokingly said all the trees together looked like salad. The roads… More July 14: Hershey’s Chocolate, Glass, and Niagara Falls
Normally waking up at 6 a.m. in the summertime is a pain. But when you’re on the east coast for the first time in your life and headed to Philadelphia to see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, it’s nothing but a pleasure to suck up the sleepiness. Without a map it’s easy to miss… More July 13: Philly and Washington DC
The fun and games kicked off on Thursday when we boarded a bus with 50+ other people and our tour guide, Michael. Michael was a chubby, light-complected Chinese man who stood at probably around 5-foot-7. He had a thick accent, so it took extra effort to decipher some of the things he said. Most of… More July 12: Chinatown, Times Square, and other places
July 11 My family and I signed up for a guided tour that began on July 11. We made our way to JFK International airport at 7 a.m. and from there we hopped onto a bus that took us to New Jersey. (Just as a side note, the bus seats were waaaaayyy more comfy than… More In the Passenger Seat
New York’s MoMA has six floors, each dedicated to specific types of exhibits. Here are some that I really liked: “Three Ball 50/50 Tank (Two Dr. J. Silver Series, One Wilson Supershot)” by Jeff Koons, 1985 (Click here for more detailed info on the exhibit) “R.S.V.P. I” by Senga Nengudi, 1977 Pantyhose and sand were… More July 9 (part two): Museum of Modern Art, NY
After spending a couple of days in Ohio, I headed out to NYC! For the city that supposedly “never sleeps,” some parts of New York are actually quite calm in the evening. Mini Itinerary 6 a.m. Fly out of Cleveland 7:17 a.m. Layover in Washington Dulles International Airport (which is located in the state of… More July 9: Day one in New York
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