Category: United States
🇺🇸 New York - Cajun seafood boil at Cap’t Loui in Koreatown
Saturday 15 November 2025, in New York. The day before I’d tried my first lobster roll at Cap’t Loui in Koreatown, and I came back for what I really wanted to test: the Cajun seafood boil. Seafood boil, Louisiana style The idea comes from Louisiana: the seafood is cooked with Cajun spices, then everything arrives…
🇺🇸 New York - Top of the Rock, Carnegie Hall and the Empire State Building at night
Seventh day in New York, the day of the views from the top. In the morning, Top of the Rock and its new attractions, in the afternoon a guided tour of Carnegie Hall, and in the evening the Empire State Building at sunset. If you’re torn between the two observatories, here’s my take: do both,…
🇺🇸 New York - Dumbo, the Brooklyn Bridge and the real Little Italy in the Bronx
Sixth day in New York, and a change of scenery: Brooklyn in the morning, the Bronx in the afternoon. On the programme, Dumbo’s best photo spots, walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, then New York’s real Little Italy. We end the evening at Union Square and in the Flatiron District. The Flower District, right by the…
🇺🇸 New York - Harlem, its brownstones and the Natural History Museum
Fifth day in New York, heading to the north of Manhattan. In the morning we explore Harlem, its streets and its history, then spend the afternoon at the American Museum of Natural History, one of the largest museums in the world. A quieter day, but a fascinating one. Heading to Harlem After a big breakfast…
🇺🇸 New York - Central Park in autumn and the Veterans Day Parade on Fifth Avenue
Fourth day in New York, and 11 November here means Veterans Day. In the morning we enjoy Central Park in full autumn colour, then watch the big military parade on Fifth Avenue. In the evening, a night walk all the way to Times Square. Central Park in autumn After breakfast at the SpringHill Suites, we…
🇺🇸 New York - Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the 9/11 Memorial
Third day in New York, devoted to Lower Manhattan and its history. On the programme: the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and its abandoned hospitals, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, then Little Italy in the evening. It’s also the day we change hotels, moving to the SpringHill Suites by Marriott, still in Chelsea. Bagels and…
🇺🇸 New York - High Line, Fifth Avenue and an NBA derby at Madison Square Garden
Second day in New York, and probably the busiest of the trip. After arriving in Manhattan the day before, we take in Chelsea Market, the High Line, Fifth Avenue, Grand Central and then an NBA game at Madison Square Garden. Wear good shoes: we did almost everything on foot. Waking up to the skyline Early…
🇺🇸 New York - Arriving in Manhattan: Flatiron, Eataly and a skyline view
First day in New York, and my first trip to New York City since 2017. We spent the night before in Frankfurt to catch an early flight on Saturday 8 November 2025. When we landed, Manhattan had a clear blue sky and autumn colours everywhere. The flight from Frankfurt to New York We take off…