It was the largest settlement in New England at the time of the American Revolution, so there is plenty of history. Elfreth’s Alley is the oldest street in America that is still continuously inhabited in its 18th century form. The Read more
This museum in New York City should be seen in context with Philadelphia’s Weitzman Museum of Jewish Americans. This is the art and culture museum, and that is the history museum. The yellow OY/YO is immediately recognizable in both museums Read more
Route: Zürich to MontrealPlane: A330-300Date: Jul 13, 2025Price: $1,811.96 (including a previous flight from Oslo and an onward flight to Ottawa, same price as premium economy) ComfortThe seat is over a decade old and its age shows. The buttons look Read more
I was fully prepared for the Guggenheim in New York City to be the same experience as the Museum of Modern Art downtown. It’s crowded, caters to the basic mass market, and is massively overhyped. Its interior is structurally similar Read more
When interest rates are high, there are plenty of risk-free arbitrage opportunities. Banks entice customers with generous bonus savings rates and credit card issuers do the same with low rates. I spotted one such opportunity in June 2024 with the Read more
Delaware made assisting slave escapes illegal, so participants had to be very clever about the Underground Railroad or risk getting caught. If caught, the penalty included a year in prison, a fine of $100, and being sold into slavery—a high Read more
Delaware’s Old State House in the state capital Dover served its purpose from 1791 to 1933. The new state house is located across the street. Visiting and parking is free with guided tours available several times a day. Today, it Read more
I didn’t have much of an incentive to visit. After all, how can an art museum in a small town like Dover in a small state like Delaware wow me? But I decided to visit anyways because admission is free Read more
