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And relax...
02/05/2026

And relax...

New York isn’t new to us, but this time it felt different. After days exploring Washington and Philadelphia, looping bac...
17/04/2026

New York isn’t new to us, but this time it felt different. After days exploring Washington and Philadelphia, looping back through NYC just made sense. Instead of diving into Manhattan’s chaos, we based ourselves at The Hoxton in Williamsburg, and it was absolutely the right call — calmer streets, better food, and a neighbourhood that rewards wandering.

We picked up two‑day NYC Ferry passes, and honestly, it changed the whole rhythm of the trip. Smooth rides, great views, no stress, and a fraction of the cost of everything else in New York.

We ate brilliantly, met some genuinely lovely (and often politically apologetic) people, paid our respects to the Lord of Alcohol, and captured some great shots along the way.

Returning home, the joint “BIG” birthday celebrations wrapped up perfectly: a family dinner at The Westwood in Beverley — one of my top five restaurants anywhere — followed by a relaxed Sunday lunch with close friends. Time to let the liver and kidneys recover… in theory.

Already counting down to the next adventure.

Cheeky rest stop whilst mooching through Central Park
06/04/2026

Cheeky rest stop whilst mooching through Central Park

One of the coolest things about New York is that you can stumble across something amazing when you least expect it… even...
05/04/2026

One of the coolest things about New York is that you can stumble across something amazing when you least expect it… even in the subway 🚇✨

At 14th St / 8th Ave station, we discovered the quirky little bronze sculptures known as Life Underground, and there are over 100 of them hidden around the station 😍

Tiny characters tucked into corners, climbing beams, sneaking under barriers, even a random sewer alligator 🐊 it’s like a little treasure hunt while you’re waiting for the train.

They’re fun, a bit weird, and very “New York”… showing the chaos, humour, and everyday life underground.

Proof that even a busy subway station can double up as an art gallery if you just slow down and look around.


And just like that, we say goodbye to Philadelphia 👋❤️ and head on to our final stop… New York City 🗽✨We’re jumping on o...
05/04/2026

And just like that, we say goodbye to Philadelphia 👋❤️ and head on to our final stop… New York City 🗽✨

We’re jumping on our second train of the trip today — and to be fair, the trains are really easy to use. Getting the tickets was a bit time-consuming, but still pretty straightforward in the end 🚆

Philadelphia has genuinely surprised us, such a beautiful city. From the art and sculptures, to the character-filled neighbourhoods, it’s been a joy to explore.

We especially loved the South Street area — loads of funky bars and great vibes. One highlight was Queen & Rook Game Café, walls lined with games, a brilliant atmosphere, and a game master who really knew their stuff and gave great recommendations 🎲✨

What really stood out though was the people, friendly, welcoming, and full of personality. It’s a city with a great energy.

It’s also clean, easy to get around, and packed with things to see and do, making it somewhere I would absolutely recommend visiting.

A city that maybe doesn’t always get the spotlight… but definitely deserves it.

Next stop: NYC 🗽🔥 let’s go!


When in Philly… you have to get a cheesesteak 😍So we headed to Jim’s South Street for one of their famous Philly cheeses...
05/04/2026

When in Philly… you have to get a cheesesteak 😍

So we headed to Jim’s South Street for one of their famous Philly cheesesteaks, ordered “wit & wiz” (with onions & cheese whiz, for those not in the know 😉)

We went all in and shared a 12-inch hoagie… and wow, super tasty, super messy, and absolutely worth it 🥪🔥

Fresh bread, packed with flavour, and one of those meals where you just accept you’re going to wear half of it 😅

The atmosphere was buzzing, queues out the door, and that proper no-frills, classic food spot vibe.

Messy hands, full bellies, zero regrets 🙌


04/04/2026

POLL: So, we're 4 out of 4 on our USA food challenge, with 3 days to go...what food challenge do you think it is?

Tomb of the Unknown SoldierThe Tomb is guarded to protect the dignity and sanctity of the Unknown Soldiers.In the 1920s,...
03/04/2026

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb is guarded to protect the dignity and sanctity of the Unknown Soldiers.

In the 1920s, the site drew huge crowds — and with them, disrespectful behaviour like littering and tourists posing for paid photographs. To preserve the Tomb as a place of honour, silence, and national mourning, Congress ordered a military guard in 1926.

Since 1937, the guard has been continuous, 24/7, symbolising the nation’s unbroken commitment to those who never returned home.

The Tomb is guarded by the Sentinels of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (“The Old Guard”).

First 24 hours in Washington DC 🇺🇸✨We landed last night and decided to head straight out to try and beat the time zone… ...
02/04/2026

First 24 hours in Washington DC 🇺🇸✨

We landed last night and decided to head straight out to try and beat the time zone… the walk there was, let’s just say, not the nicest of areas 😂🙈

We made our way down to Union Market, found a cool little bar called Last Call, and eventually stumbled into bed at nearly 2am 🍻

Of course, a late night doesn’t stop early birds… we were up and out, grabbed some sort of breakfast, and decided to walk into town, a cheeky 3.5 miles to shake off the beer head 😅

Fast forward to today:
👟 23k steps
🚇 Metro rides
🛴 Multiple Lime scooters
☀️ And a barmy 30 degrees to top it all off… we were melting

The highlight for me? Astro Brew Works / Beer Hall, a few drinks to end the day and chicken wings 🍗🍺 perfection!

The only disappointment was trying to see the White House… the whole area is under construction, so you can barely see a thing 👀🏗️

Now it’s time for an early night, before we go again tomorrow — Pentagon and Arlington on the list 🇺🇸

And of course… Happy 60th Steve ❤️🎉


And just like that we are over the pond back in the states! The benefit is we are still on the 31st March and it means w...
01/04/2026

And just like that we are over the pond back in the states! The benefit is we are still on the 31st March and it means we get to celebrate a few more hours the hubbys bday…

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