Polaroid of the Week: Vibrant Street Art in Charming Bisbee, Arizona

Though my tight work schedule in Los Angeles prevented me from ticking off my entire to-do list, I revisited favorites like Santa Monica, Venice, and West Hollywood. One neighborhood I was determined to explore before leaving was Silver Lake. Often called the Brooklyn of LA or more precisely the Williamsburg of LA, Silver Lake topped Forbes inaugural list of Americas Best Hipster Neighborhoods. CNN Money also ranked it in the top ten best big-city neighborhoods in the U.S. Naturally, I had to s

My final week in New York (for now) arrived, so I stepped away from my laptop to embrace the citys summer spirit. I reconnected with friends through cycling rides, sunset picnics, bustling food markets, and rooftop al fresco dinners. This year, I finally kayaked the East River—a bucket-list item from the past two summers. It exceeded expectations, reinforcing my need for more water adventures (my last was in Austin this May). In Williamsburg, I hunted fresh graffiti and murals—a favorite pursuit

We cherish our readers, and our loyal followers know our deep passion for street art. Over brunch in Williamsburg, reader Laura tipped us off to 5Pointz—a hidden gem even many locals overlook. We wouldnt have found it without her! Thank you, Laura! Dedicated entirely to street art, 5Pointz: The Institute of Higher Burnin’ was an open-air gallery in an abandoned Long Island City factory in Queens. Though graffiti remains illegal in NYC, the 1990s Graffiti Terminators initiative channeled artists