Who couldn’t go to New York and not visit the famous Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It was probably my favorite part of the whole trip and just seeing her standing there from the ferry gave me goosebumps. We were not able to go to the top of her crown as it was closed but it was still very memorable. Ellis Island was also very memorable and informative and really gave you an insight […]
Although I’m from Chicago, a big bustling city of about the same size, I was a bit surprised at how different New York City was from Chicago. The pace much faster, the people much less friendly and the cost of everything about doubled. While I had a great time while I was there and saw all the major attractions, I don’t really feel the need to return any time soon.
Most people seem to prefer the Canadian side of the Niagara Falls, I actually preferred the US side. The Canadian side was a bit too commercial with a carnival feel while the US side seemed more focused on the nature and parklike atmosphere. While there, I stayed at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino with a corner room and would highly recommend it. The room was extremely spacious, floor to ceiling windows which provided a great view and probably the biggest hotel bathroom […]