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