First Pit Stop

East Village (re-)visited

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November 30th 2011
Thanksgiving 2011 - New York City! What should one do to avoid the nigh unbearable masses hitting the streets for the Annual Thanksgiving Parade? Correct, you head east! (Of course only after watching the Parade for 5 entire minutes.) The East Village - my cozy living room with soft, colourful and inviting armchairs for me to fall in, to relax, to enjoy life where it really happens. Just like i ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more