I've been super, super busy recently with fitting in my preparations for uni, with work... I just haven't had the chance to blog, sorry!!!
I did manage to fit in a spontaneous short trip to NYC for my boyfriend's 21st birthday though *claps*! Even though we were really jet lagged & had a short space of time to fit everything in, we managed to get some really great shots to share with you all.
This was my first time to America; my expectations of New York were only things I've seen from films... And it was EXACTLY like that when I got there - it was just incredible. We stayed in Manhattan - so I really was in the concrete jungle - it was like nothing I've ever seen before and London really can't compare with the skyscrapers and architecture. NYC takes its architecture ideas from all over the world and the majority of the work is all really modern and creative... offering really good photo opportunities.
Not only was the architecture impressive, there were a wide range of shops - my favourites being in the Soho or Greenwich Village areas as the vibe was chilled, almost like being in Shoreditch, with all the cool 'hip' kids wearing Supreme and all the urban wear stores that were relatively cheaper than the urban stores you find in London AND there was an American Apparel outlet with amazing prices! We discovered these areas through purchasing the 'Big Bus Tour' tickets (starting point located by Times Square). I'd really recommend buying these if you visit NYC as you won't miss any of the main attractions, such as: The Empire State building, Chelsea High Line (A MUST) and Brooklyn Bridge AND it's a hop on, hop off bus tour; so you can basically use your tickets as a way to get around the city! Plus, you can get some great shots from a higher view than the pavement!
FOOD... The most important part of our trips... Well, what can I possibly say?! The food was INCREDIBLE - Luckily, we both have no barriers when it comes to our food; we will eat until we pop... so if you're after a healthy eating lifestyle, I'm not your girl! One of our favourite places that you have to check out was Bubba Gumps in Times Square. Themed around the all time classic film Forest Gump and serving all things SHRIMP, seafood lovers will love this place. You can overlook the lights and activities going on in Times Square, the prices were reasonable for the tasty food and cocktails, very interactive meal (quiz's, signs to use for waiters attention, etc.) and like pretty much everywhere in NYC - brilliant customer service! We're yet to try out the London one, but I doubt it can even compare to this one! ... My boyfriend probably won't appreciate me writing about food and not mentioning his favourite place for breakfast: Westway Diner, which was a quick walk from our apartment in Hell's Kitchen. This is the BEST place for fried chicken and waffles!!! This place alone is enough reason for me to return to NYC!!!
New York City made us gain weight and treated us well... we will definitely return here ASAP! Check out my Instagram @msjjx for some more shots!
