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Scenes from Bulgaria: Plovdiv, Sofia & the Rhodope Mountains

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Craig Nelson

This past year I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Bulgaria for the first time. Thanks to a trip arranged by the Kosovo Houses (check out my profile of this mountain retreat on EuroCheapo), I was able to explore the … Continue reading →

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City Love: Meandering Through Paris

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Craig Nelson

I was lucky enough to visit Paris near the end of last year. It was only my fourth time in the City of Light, but somehow I always feel at home there. My French is horrible, but that doesn’t stop … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes at Radio City Music Hall

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Craig Nelson

The talented Rockettes might be the main attraction at Radio City Music Hall during the holidays, but the space itself is a true wonder. Stunning Art Deco details are everywhere you look, and just walking into the dramatic lobby can … Continue reading →

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Fenway – Sacred Ground Since 1912

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Craig Nelson

“Fenway is the essence of baseball.”  -Tom Seaver, Hall of Fame Pitcher After a long break, I finally got back to Fenway Park this season. During high school and college summers, it was practically a weekly religious experience for me. … Continue reading →

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Harlem Architecture, Inside and Out

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Craig Nelson

Spending a sunny day walking through Harlem is hard to beat. There’s incredible architecture everywhere you look, the street life is thriving, and a sense of history hovers over it all. This summer we had the chance to get an … Continue reading →

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Peek Inside the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Craig Nelson

Have you ever looked up and seen that massive 1920’s skyscraper looming over Atlantic Avenue and the new Barclay’s Center? Yes, the really phallic one. Well, if you ever wondered what the inside looks like, I recently snapped a few … Continue reading →

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The Glory Days of Los Angeles Movie Houses

Posted on March 3, 2013 by glowinski

With the 2013 Oscars hoopla behind us, the 106th Streeters were reminded of our recent trip to Los Angeles. On this road trip we spent a day and night tramping all over Downtown L. A., stumbling onto building after building … Continue reading →

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Grand Central Terminal, You Are One Sexy Centenarian

Posted on February 1, 2013 by nelsonandglowinski

Happy 100th Birthday Grand Central Terminal! We hope you know how much we at 106th Street love you. We also know you barely survived. Over fifty years ago, there were plans to demolish you and build something modern, tall, spectacular. … Continue reading →

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O Christmas Skyscraper, O Christmas Skyscraper

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Craig Nelson

Your metal beams delight us…

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Granada in Dimunitive Details

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Craig Nelson

“Granada, tranquil and refined, girded by her sierras, riding eternally at anchor, sets her own horizons, takes pleasure in her small jewels, and offers her bland diminutive: a diminutive without rhythm, almost without grace and charm when one compares it … Continue reading →

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