The different sides of the same city

I guess just like everybody, I no longer visit the same places as I used to in the same city.

So in Tokyo, it used to be Shinjuku, Harajuku, tons of shopping, etc. (I still shop though!). Now its art events (was in Nigaata for the Echigo Tsumari Art Triennal last year; next going to Setouchi Intl Air Fest in July). Mori Museum and 20.20 at Midtown are must-go's now. Granted, there's still "mandatory" shopping spree at Aoyama; Midtown still fascinates; and traditional shops at Ginza and sushi anywhere are still major draws!

In London, it used to be shopping at Bond Street, Convent Garden, and perhaps a musical or two. Now its Tate, V&A, Whitechapel, plus boutique shops in East End, and gluttony stops at a few Michelin * restaurants.

In New York, it used to be Broadway shows, Central Park, 5th Ave (NBA store, A&F), etc. But those no longer satisfy. Now, in a day, I will hit MOMA, Guggenhim, New Museum. With a break in between Prince, Wooster, and Bowery. The morning will be spent at High Line Park in Meatpacking District. In the last NY visit, it was Xu Bing's Studio, Pace Gallery, and Whitney (and a concert that I felt asleep on at Lincoln Center). Now, I will walk pass BAPE and not get in (but I still bought at Supreme this time though!). That said, some activities stayed on the hit list - shopping in SOHO (Hollister now, not A&F, since way too many A&F in HK!), and all time-fav Peter Luger, etc. But I guess only large cities have that much to offer, for one to curate their trips in some many different ways.