First step completed, the flat is empty!
April 30, 2024 in 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
April 30, 2024 in 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
April 30, 2024 in 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
May 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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
May 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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 TorontoRead more
Sightseeing
May 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Lots of photo opportunities
9/11 Memorial
May 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Bull balls
May 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Some photo opportunities were obligatory
Staten Island Ferry
May 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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
May 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
French Cream Donut
May 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
"Best donut ever" - Becky 2024
New York Pep Pizza
May 1, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Had to try some New York Pizza while we were here too
The Sky Tramway to Roosevelt Island
May 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
A cool way to get to Roosevelt Island (aka cat island)
Roosevelt Island
May 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Photo shoot and picnic
Cat Sanctuary
May 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Maybe Beckys favourite spot of the trip
Rockefeller Top of the Rock
May 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Magnolia Bakery - Banana Pudding
May 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
More food recommendations from friends, this was definitely worth it and better than expected
Times Square
May 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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 thatRead more
Bryant Park to end the day
May 2, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Ending the day at Bryant Park, listing to some live music.
Central Park - Conservatory Gardens
May 3, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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
May 3, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Levain Bakery Cookies
May 3, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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
May 3, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Back into Central Park, we visit some famous spots and turtles!
Meeting Leon! Virgils BBQ
May 3, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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 🌙
May 3, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Times Square looking much cooler at night!