The New York saga continues: leaving the Big Apple. Well, it's our last night in New York and we're feeling emotional. What a mammoth amount of excitement and sightseeing since the last entry. Yesterday we moved into the hostel from the hotel. We were a bit apprehensive but it's not bad at all and the people are nice. However, it means end of free internet which explains lack of  blog updates! Yesterday we had a relatively quiet day on the sightseeing front a...

Second part of the epic blog from the Big Apple. First and most important thing to report - it's bloody freezing! Went up the Empire State building this morning and thought my hands were going to drop off! Yes mother, I should've brought some gloves. We've had our first full day of sightseeing and it's been truly incredible. Still can't quite believe that we're here and the sheer size of everything is what hits you. Got up early and abused...

Howdy everyone! Well, we've landed in New York, had our first night in the hotel and are about to set off for a full day of sightseeing and general fun. Unfortunately, in the city that never sleeps, we went to bed at around 7pm due to jetlag! We're staying in a great part of Manhattan, and we can see the Empire State Building from the hotel window! Did a bit of initial sightseeing yesterday - Times Square, Madison Square Garden, Macy's etc. Checked ou...