Category Archives: New York City

Thoughts on NYC, Other City Travel and Crime Rates

Posted on September 6, 2022 by caroldwyer

I’ve had the news of our country’s major cities on my mind a lot in recent months and sometimes, it’s hard to believe how I felt when visiting New York City. By that, I mean not all that unsafe. Among … Continue reading →

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A photo tribute for September 11 20 years later

Posted on September 11, 2021 by caroldwyer
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A few travel bucket list destinations, their highlights and studying tourism

Posted on December 14, 2019 by caroldwyer

An online tourism class I mentioned in a previous post has since started and some content in the first chapter inspired this write-up. Following a textbook paragraph about top destinations around the world and what makes them stand out, there … Continue reading →

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Travel hopes and goals for 2016

Posted on January 5, 2016 by caroldwyer

Hope everyone is having a great start to the new year! As I watched from home the coverage of festivities in Times Square, one TV personality exclaimed about the iconic New York spot, “This is the place to be!” I … Continue reading →

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A trip to NYC for Steinbeck classic on stage

Posted on June 2, 2014 by caroldwyer

The first time I saw a Broadway show led to an interest in seeing more great stage performances around New York City. As an undergraduate at Cabrini College, I went on bus tours to take in several shows. This was … Continue reading →

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Favorite travels of 2013 in photos

Posted on March 3, 2014 by caroldwyer

This wild winter already has me thinking of fun things to check out as soon as the chilly air warms up with spring.  Now that it’s only a few weeks away, I’m even more eager to get out to various … Continue reading →

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Holidays and springtime in NYC

Posted on January 1, 2014 by caroldwyer

Moments before the clock struck midnight, I tuned in to one of the channels with live coverage of celebrations.  It was just in time to see someone holding up a sign that read, “New Years Eve in Times Square is … Continue reading →

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A road trip to Sleepy Hollow

Posted on December 30, 2013 by caroldwyer

A visit to Sleepy Hollow wasn’t originally part of my recent trip to New York City, but rather, a spontaneous excursion.  The idea came about when it was decided to take another route through New Jersey to get home.  Looking … Continue reading →

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A return to NYC for Shakespeare and city life

Posted on November 8, 2013 by caroldwyer

After a year and a half since my last visit to New York City, I finally went back to take in another Broadway show.  My past theater excursions there led me to sign up for e-newsletters of theater district happenings … Continue reading →

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A first-time theater experience in Philly

Posted on August 11, 2013 by caroldwyer

Just like when I first saw a Broadway show in New York City, the first show I saw in Philly was an amazing experience.  What a way to kick off what I hope will become a regular activity of Philly … Continue reading →

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