First step completed, the flat is empty!
30. april 2024, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Before starting our mega trip, we had the huge task of emptying the flat and moving all of our stuff into storage (with no car!). Although it was tough, we were getting more and more excited!
Packed for the month, ready for the bus
30. april 2024, Canada ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
We arrive at Toronto bus station ready for our overnight bus to New York. Somehow we manage to fit a months worth of luggage into carry-on storage.
Off we go on an 11 hour coach to NYC
30. april 2024, Canada ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
It's 8:30pm and we're ready to go! Next stop New York city (after a scary stop at the border and a few stops at some exciting American petrol stations!)
Arrived at the hotel
1. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
With no sleep, we arrive at our hotel in New York at 9:30am! The Radio Hotel. After a quick rest in the lobby, we head into the city to start the day.
First activity, tour bus
1. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
What else would you do after an overnight bus trip?? Get on a bus tour of course! Great way to see the city, but we didn't realise how burnt we would get sitting on the top (we were used to TorontoLæs mere
Sightseeing
1. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Lots of photo opportunities
9/11 Memorial
1. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Bull balls
1. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Some photo opportunities were obligatory
Staten Island Ferry
1. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Thanks to some tips before we arrived, we found the ferry that takes you past the Statue of Liberty for free!
Statue of Libby
1. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
French Cream Donut
1. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
"Best donut ever" - Becky 2024
New York Pep Pizza
1. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Had to try some New York Pizza while we were here too
The Sky Tramway to Roosevelt Island
2. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
A cool way to get to Roosevelt Island (aka cat island)
Roosevelt Island
2. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Photo shoot and picnic
Cat Sanctuary
2. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Maybe Beckys favourite spot of the trip
Rockefeller Top of the Rock
2. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Magnolia Bakery - Banana Pudding
2. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
More food recommendations from friends, this was definitely worth it and better than expected
Times Square
2. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Our first time in Times Square. Right in the middle of the hustle and bustle (and a giant hotdog). Glad to see but we don't talk about the street performers "taking" a fifth of our daily budget thatLæs mere
Bryant Park to end the day
2. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Ending the day at Bryant Park, listing to some live music.
Central Park - Conservatory Gardens
3. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Back at it again the next day. We start at the north of Central Park and work our way down, going into a number of gardens, climbing some rocks and walking around the lake.
Central Park - Reservoir
3. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Levain Bakery Cookies
3. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
About halfway through Central Park, we walk west to find some lunch, and what a lunch it was!
Central Park - Bethesda Terrace and Mall
3. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Back into Central Park, we visit some famous spots and turtles!
Meeting Leon! Virgils BBQ
3. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
After seeing our 100th insta story in New York, Leon tells us he's also in the city! We meet up at an American BBQ restaurant, have deep fried steak and beer and take some photos around Times Square.
Times Square at night 🌙
3. maj 2024, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Times Square looking much cooler at night!