First Impressions of New York City

10th Avenue seen from The Highline © Jacqueline Abela

I visited New York City for the first time in December 2018. I was turning 30 that month, so I felt that New York would be an epic place to be for the milestone birthday. I had always wanted to experience a white Christmas as well, since I’m used to an Australian Christmas where heatwaves and prawn cocktails are plentiful.

I was there for 2 weeks, staying in Chelsea. Let’s just say it was a mixed…