Prior to my exploration of New York’s museums, I had the opportunity to visit several institutions, including the British Museum. However, I found myself less captivated by the concept of ‘Art.’ Upon my visits to the Metropolitan Museum, the Jewish Museum, and the Museum of the American Indian and many more, I began to perceive […]
The New York and Mid Atlantic Region
My Manhattan Diary – Day 1 to 19

Upon boarding the Air India flight to New York, I observe that the aircraft is consistently at full capacity, predominantly occupied by Indian senior citizens. Many of these individuals are en route to New York or New Jersey, as these states are largely populated by their children who reside and work there. I, too, belong […]
My New York And Mid Atlantic Diary – Day 20 to 30

I was positioned at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, awaiting my flight that was scheduled for 2:30 AM. At first, I expected the flight to be sparsely populated; however, by 1 AM, a significant number of elderly passengers had arrived to board. It soon became clear that the flight was likely to be fully […]
From Edison’s Menlo Park – Where Bulb Was Born

I had always considered that since Thomas Edison was born in New Jersey, he must have had some residence in the state. Upon my arrival in New Jersey, I undertook online research about the birthplace of Thomas Alva Edison and found that he was indeed born in New Jersey in 1847. Subsequently, he set up […]
Niagara Falls – A Paragon Of Fame

This river, located in the state of New York, USA, spans a length of 58 kilometers and is known for its vigorous and turbulent flow as it travels from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. It is situated within the geographical boundaries of New York and the Mid-Atlantic region of Northwestern America, extending partially into Canada. […]
Statue of Liberty

The duration required to visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty is approximately 6 to 7 hours. Additionally, it is important to be mindful of the last boat departure time from the Statue of Liberty, which is at 4:30 PM. In total, you need to walk about 9000 steps to cover Ellis Island and […]