A Trip to the Big Apple New York City- a.k.a the Big Apple, concrete jungle, and a really busy city. Summer of 25', I visited this place and many other capitals of Northwestern America, including New England, even passing through the border to Canada. And first things first-I should say that it was a very interesting trip. 📍New York, NY (21-25 June) After a long flight of more or less 22 hours , I finally arrived in New York City—buzzing with life even before I stepped out of JFK. A yellow cab ride later, I checked into my hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The receptionist greeted me with a warm smile, and the view from my room? Unreal. Skyscrapers stretched high into the clouds, and I could faintly hear the hum of traffic below. I unpacked quickly, eager to start exploring the city I’d dreamed about for years. Skyscrapers stretched high into the clouds, and I could faintly hear the hum of traffic below. I unpacked quickly, eager to start exploring the city I’d dreamed about for years....