The second destination is the Empire State Building. When you reach the top you are captivated by a glorious view. You can gaze upon Central Park from the top of the Empire and witness its great landscape of gardens. The park offers you an oasis from the busy city streets, a contrast designed to give Manhattan's residents a place to relax, skate, cycle and play sport.

Times Square shows all its glory when the sun sets over the horizon. Colourful billboards and television screens light the night sky.

New York is filled with culture and 5th Avenue is notorious for it museums that will educate and entertain. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the most popular and ranges from exotic pieces of art to American memorabilia.

Soho is home to the fashion label, and art galleries. The atmosphere is chic and the products expensive, but the galleries are beautiful and less costly. This allows you time to reflect and soak up the atmosphere whilst viewing fantastic pieces of art.

The food was a part of New York that I will not forget. If the extra large portions will not satisfy you than the variety of cuisine will excite your taste buds. The restaurants pile fruit upon the most simplest of deserts and the sandwiches are crammed with delicious fillings. Food is a large part of the American culture and the hospitality and service you receive puts the UK to shame.

New York's most recognised landmark - the Statue of Liberty

There are various ways of travelling around New York. By car is a not recommended as the traffic is bad, the parking is expensive and car crime is common.

The subway is a good option if you are okay with hot, noisy, overcrowded trains. Although this can be fearful experience first time, it is actually safer than walking the streets during the day.

This is a quick way to see the city and you can purchase subway tokens that allow you to go wherever you desire. Buses run 24 hours and between 10am and 5pm will drop you off where ever you want along its route. Or you can take a ride in the famous yellow taxis, although this is not as cheap it is much better than getting lost.

The variations of culture are expressed in every corner of New York and it is a place that will invoke many emotions. The sights reel you in and stay in your mind. It is the heart of the USA and a memory not easily forgotten.