The Adventures of A One To World Intern: The Countdown Continues with Number 4

The countdown continues with a trip to the Hudson for endless opportunities of fun with adventure number four:

Chelsea Piers

 My personal highlights start at 23^rd street and 12^th Avenue.  You can walk all along the different piers look at the beautiful boats and see the gorgeous Manhattan skyline with Lady Liberty off in the distance.  There are restaurants with food for all taste buds, from the 300 grill located in the fun and hip 300 Bowling Alley to the Chelsea Brewing House with over 20 hand-crafted brews.  Chelsea Piers also has an extended running and biking trail from Battery Park to the Upper West Side. 

Address: 
I recommend starting at Pier 64 where 23^rd Street and 12^th Avenue meet to see the Manhattan skyline at its best.

Transit:  
Subway Line 1 get off on 23^rd street and walk West  (towards 8^th Avenue)

Subway Line C,E get off on 23^rd street and walk West towards 9^th Avenue (there’s also free art galleries you can check out while on your walk) 
Bus M23-Crosstown drops you off at 23^rd Street and 11^th Avenue

Stay tuned for Adventure #3!  We'll be posting this unique place on Thursday, February 9th. 

I hope you're able to check out any of these places,and let us know what you think. You can also send your own suggestions and stories to programs@one-to-world.org!

The Adventures of a One To World Intern: Part 1

Off The Tourist Path: Top 5 Things To Do In New York City

Greetings Everyone! I’m Danielle, one of the new interns here at One To World.  I’m from Texas, so I know a little about adjusting to this big city and finding things that fit my budget as I’m also a full-time Graduate student.  In this special blog series, I’ll give you the Top 5 things that I have found to be really unique and wallet-friendly.  I will continue this count down every other day for the next 2 weeks so be sure to keep checking back!

I hope you’re able to check out my favorite places and offer us your own, too!  There’s nothing better than tips from fellow residents.  So here goes #5...

  Hook and Ladder 8—Ghostbusters Headquarters

 Who Ya Gonna Call? GHOSTBUSTERS!  New York City is a famous host to thousands of films.  One of them was the 1984 phenomenon, Ghostbusters.  The original firehouse headquarters, Hook & Ladder 8 is a hop, skip and jump away in TriBeCa.  How many people can say that they took a picture at one of the most memorable movie sites in cinema history?  Ghostbusters HQ is also really close to our office here at 285 West Broadway, so pop in for a quick hello, as well.  Just remember to say, “I ain’t afraid of no ghosts.”

Address: 14 N. Moore Street (Between Broadway & Hudson)

Transit:  Subway Line 1,2 get off Franklin and head North

Subway Line A,C,E get off Canal Street and head West

Have you been here already? 

Do you have other must-see places? 

Send your suggestions and stories to programs@one-to-world.org!

Trees, Trinkets, & Treats: A Guide to the Holidays in NYC

As other times of the year, the holidays in New York City offer a myriad of activities for every taste and interest. Unless you have the ability to produce an army of clones to scatter about the city, it is impossible to visit every attraction during the next two weeks. So choose wisely how you wish to spend the remaining two weeks of the year. I'm going to take you through just a few of the plethora of sights and events the city has to offer.

Holiday Trees

Origami Tree from AMNH website

All over the city giant evergreens are brought in from all over the world, like the 74-foot Norwegian Spruce that graces Rockefeller Center flanked by trumpeting angels and draped from top to bottom with eco-friendly LED lights. Though this may be the most "famous" tree in Manhattan, the 104 balsam firs that line Park Avenue from 45th Street to 96th Street have been lit since 1945, in remembrance of those who lost their lives during World War II.


If you're looking for something that's more than just a pretty sight, visit the Seaport Chorus Tree whose lights flash in time to music every evening. If you visit during the day on weekends, you'll be serenaded by choruses from around the city. Or you can stop by the Museum of Natural History to view the Origami Holiday Tree. The folding of the origami ornaments begin in July and this year features the world's largest animals.

Holiday Trinkets

If you want to avoid the mega departments stores and are looking for something unique to gift, check out the holiday pop up markets around the city. Visit the shops at Bryant Park for everything from cheddar caramel kettlecorn to a life sized pewter Darth Vader figure to animal paw mittens. Similar markets have sprung up in Union Square and Columbus Circle, through Urban Space which specializes in showcasing independent artists, chefs and designers. If shopping in the cold doesn't suit you, check out the holiday fair tucked away in Grand Central Terminal. With over 70 vendors to browse through, you'll be sure to find that perfect little gift. Brooklynites can pop over to Skylight One Hanson (Brooklyn Flea's indoor winter home) to peruse the crafts and creations of over 100 local artisans.

Holiday Treats

What would a holiday be without some delicious sweets! In a city as diverse and populated, one can find any treat your stomach desires. For instance, if you wanted to get an authentic Bûche de Nöel or Yule Log, you would trek out to Elmhurst, Queens and visit Cannelle Patisserie for the traditional French Christmas dessert. If you're in the neighborhood, you should drop by La Neuva Bakery in Jackson Heights for a couple alfajores, a classic Argentine Christmas dessert that consists of gooey dulce de leche sandwiched between two buttery, crumbly biscuits. For those who don't have much of a sweet tooth, pick up beigli from Andre's Bakery in Forest Hills. A traditional Hungarian Christmas specialty (pictured above), a bittersweet dessert made of rolled dough filled with ground poppy seeds, raisins and honey. Still too sweet? How about trying the Italian Panettone, a fluffy sweet bread with hidden candied orange and raisins, which you can pick up at Grandaisy's Bakery.


Naturally, we can't forget the German stollen...after all, this is where ol' St. Nick is originally from, though the Dutch may say his origins lie with Sint Nikolas. Blaue Gans offers the dense fruitcake drizzled with vanilla icing or dusted with some powdered sugar. Although, if you asked the Norwegians, they may say that the modern day Santa Claus came from an elf named Tomte who delivered presents around Christmas time. Rivalry aside, Nordic Deli in Bay Ridge has four different kinds of Christmas cookies from Scandinavia. Whatever your holiday desires are, you can be sure to find a place in the city to indulge in it.


Tell us about your Holiday adventures in the the city! Which Christmas Tree is the fairest of them all? Did you pick up a special little novelty at the holiday market? Did you discover a new favorite holiday dessert from another country?