Dan Flag

A global expert on getting high and walking around, DF grew up in Alaska wanting to be a wizard. He dropped out of college to read & explore. He's been wandering for 30+ years and has more than 2 million miles of solo travel. He lives in Manhattan.

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January Memes

by Dan Flag, Jan 01, 2026

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History

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QWERTY Christmas

A long line of Solstice celebrations.

by Dan Flag, Dec 24, 2025

The Great Mixing

How geography set the stage for the rise of New York.

by Dan Flag, Dec 20, 2025

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Industrial System

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Gone Underground

William Burroughs said it best...

by Dan Flag, Dec 16, 2025

Typing in Room 1E

Wandering leads you to places you would never expect. The other day it took me to the Chelsea Hotel.

by Dan Flag, Dec 13, 2025

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ArcaneNYC

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It's All Gangs

New York's gangs differ in size and prestige, but they all have the same goal: To divert resources into the coffers of their members.

by Dan Flag, Dec 05, 2025