It’s hard to get a sense of how big New York City is from the streets of Manhattan. After living in New York City for nearly two years, I’ve rounded up the best places for incredible views of New York City. The best views of New York City are found at the Top of the Rock, The Empire State Building, East River State Park, The … Continue reading 15 Of The Absolute Best Views of New York City
September & October are some of my favourite months in New York City (along with April and May – the beginnings of the city’s softer spring and autumn seasons!). In September, it’s sunny and warm but not sweaty, with blue skies and 24 degree days. I LOVE being outside right now, in the crisp, clear autumn air. September flew. It was easily the fastest month … Continue reading NYC Life: September 2020
Central Park is the best place to experience the distinct and dramatic seasons in New York. The city is extreme in every way, and the seasons are no exception. Unlike some cities which only really has summer and a mild winter, with soft transitions in between, or mild weather year-round, New York’s four seasons are all dialled up to 100. So far, Autumn (aka Fall!) … Continue reading Autumn in Central Park
Summer has arrived and it is a beautiful time to be in New York City! June has definitely been the most challenging move of the month to date, but the lowest lows have also come with a few of the highest highs. The difference between moving and travelling is being felt loud and clear this month – funnily enough, when I wrote about this the first time I was … Continue reading NYC Life: June 2019
As with everything in New York, the seasons here are intense. Nowhere displays this better than Central Park, the city’s green lung which throughout the year moves from green to gold, to brown & white, and finally to the colours of spring – including a lot of pink! Cherry blossoms and magnolias sprinkle Central Park with shades of pale pink at the start of spring, … Continue reading First Bloom Cherry Blossoms in Central Park
These photos were taken on my last day in New York City. I was determined to see the Central Park Mall, the beautiful tree-lined walkway through the Central Park which features in so many films and television shows. I was disappointed to miss the golden autumn foliage by mere days (four, to be exact!), but I found a different kind of beauty in the glowing, … Continue reading Central Park Mall in Green & Gold
Summer is slowly fading in New York City, so I’m glad that I spent Sunday morning making the most of the clear blue skies and sunshine in Central Park. We hired a row boat on Central Park Lake, followed by brunch at the Loeb Boathouse. Hiring a row boat on Central Park Lake My boyfriend and I went to Central Park with three of his colleagues from … Continue reading Boating on the Lake & Brunch at the Loeb Boathouse, Central Park