eTravelTrips Blog New York City is an exciting and diverse place to visit. . There are a variety of fun places to see and experience. There many attractions that you will not see anywhere else in the world. The following is a list of New York City’s most popular and amazing places to visit: Statue of liberty New York City Ellis Island: This Island is where the history of New York began. You can visit for free and enjoy the ferry ride to and from the island. The Ellis Island Immigration...Read Full Story
It is with great pleasure that we present another tattooed poet, Puma Perl . She offered up this beautiful tattoo: Tattoo by Emma Griffiths, Photo by Stas Nuke We'll let Puma talk about this great piece: "Everything of importance in my life has involved Coney Island . As the developers moved in and the city became more and more a playground for wealthy transplants, I knew I wanted to pay homage with a tattoo. I love the Mermaid Parade and the Wonder Wheel , so envisioned a mermaid with the...Read Full Story
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New York City is one of the world’s major global cities. It’s in the state of New York, with an ever growing population of 8.2 million, in an area of 321 square miles, making it the most densely populated city in North America. The New York Metropolitan Area is one of the largest urban areas in the world.