Archive for May, 2008

New York City’s Most Expensive Hotel Room

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

$30,000. You could buy an Suv. You could buy gas for you CV for about a year. You could put down a deposit on a pretty decent house. you could feed God knows how many hungry children in the world. You could make 3 round trips around the world…Or:
You could spend [...]

Whats Under The Streets Of New York

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

New Yorkers are always in a hurry, never worrying about what is going on under their feet, or the amount of information that pulses not just above their heads but also below their feets.
From cable, telecoms, and subway lines this image should put it all into perspective for you:

New York’s infrastructure starts just below the [...]

What a $70 Million Penthouse looks like

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

This penthouse covers three stories of The Pierre Hotel in New York City. The top floors of the hotel from the 41st to the 43rd floor are all a part of this amazing penthouse.
You get 360-degree views of Manhattan. This French château is located within one of the world’s greatest five star hotels. [...]

New York Cities 10 Craziest Laws

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Below is a list of 10 crazy laws that are still in effect in new York City.  Whilst most of these laws are not enforced, they are always interesting to read.

Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.
You may not smoke within 100 feet of the entrance to [...]

Containers Turn To Cafes In New York

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

New York is the city of Art. But some of these things that get away as art are starting to get ridiculous. Metal containers which are usually an eye-sore on city shipyards are being transformed into chic cafes. Using the containers to house tourists in New York.

Shoppers in the Time Warner Center [...]

DRV-In Manhattan: World’s Smallest Drive In Movie Theatre

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Yes, New York is the city that never sleeps and a 1000 other things. But did you know that Manhattan also houses the world’s smallest movie theatre?
Not only is it the world’s smallest drive in theatre, it is also Manhattans only drive in.
Before you get any romantic ideas about a drive-in by the bay, [...]