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