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