Posts by author Sarah Amandolare

About the author: Sarah Amandolare is a freelance writer living in Brooklyn. She's written for Budget Travel, New York Magazine online, Fodor's and The New York Times Globespotters blog, among others. Follow her on Twitter or visit her website.

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Browsing books in Greenlight Bookstore. Photo: annulla
It’s no secret that Brooklyn is well stocked with trendy shops and hipster eateries, but the borough also offers a wide array of fine independent bookstores. Here are three of my favorites, from DUMBO to Greenpoint: Related: Our 10 favorite independent bookstores in New York City WORD 126 Franklin Street Brooklyn, NY 11222 Hours: 11 » Read more
There’s no denying Prague’s impressive array of museums. It’s quite difficult not to gape at the elegant National Museum looming over Wenceslas Square, for instance, and many an art fan has wiled away an afternoon at the Mucha Museum. But the city also presents a less formal, burgeoning art gallery scene. To plan your own » Read more