New York City — a place I had seen so many times in films, photographs and magazines, but nothing could quite prepare me for actually being there.
New York is one of those cities that feels instantly recognisable. From the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge to Rockefeller Center and the Empire State Building, there are famous sights everywhere you turn. But for me, this three-day trip wasn’t just about seeing the landmarks. It was about experiencing the atmosphere, making memories and finding new inspiration for my creative work.
Day One – Hello New York! 🇺🇸
After arriving, checking into our hotel and getting changed, I couldn’t wait to get outside and explore.
We were just around the corner from Fifth Avenue, so suddenly I was walking through streets that I’d heard about for years. There was so much going on around me — people rushing around, yellow taxis, huge buildings, shops and bright lights. Walking around was one of the best ways to experience New York because there was always something new to see.
Then came one of the moments I had been most excited about — the Empire State Building.
The queue felt like it went on for miles! 😂 But I knew I wanted to experience it, so we waited.
As we started going higher and higher up the building, my excitement grew. I couldn’t wait to see what New York looked like from above.
And then we reached the top.
WOW. ❤️
The views were absolutely amazing.
Looking across Manhattan from the Empire State Building made me realise just how enormous New York really is. Buildings seemed to stretch as far as I could see.
But what made the experience even more special was watching the sunset over New York City. 🌇
For a few minutes, I just wanted to stand there and take everything in. Sometimes when you’re travelling, you spend so much time trying to take photographs that you forget to actually look at what’s in front of you.
This was one of those moments I wanted to remember properly.
Seeing the city changing as the sun went down and the lights started appearing across Manhattan was something I’ll never forget.
The Empire State Building wasn’t the cheapest attraction, and the queue certainly wasn’t short, but for me it was completely worth it.
It was only the beginning of my three days in New York, but already I knew this trip was going to give me memories, experiences and creative inspiration that I could take home with me.
New York had already made an impression on me.
And I’d only just arrived. 🗽❤️
Next stop… more adventures in the city that never sleeps.
