WanderingKate

Paris deserves as much time as you can dedicate, however if you only have one night, you can still do Paris justice. For the first day I would recommend visiting the Eiffel Tower, start by visiting Trocadero Gardens to get a full view of the Eiffel Tower. From here, head towards the Arc de Triomphe, here you can climb to the top for a brilliant view of the Eiffel Tower. Although touristy, a walk down the Champs-Elysees is still a must even if just to window-shop! This is also the place to head to Laduree for their famous macarons. Whilst here, pay a visit to the Lourve, although the queue (especially to see the Mona Lisa) are extremely long, so visit early if you wish to see the painting. Then in the evening, take a walk along the Seine River, taking in the sunset. Starting bright and early the next day, start at the Opera house, a beautiful building full of history. Just a couple of streets away is the shop, Galerie Lafayette. Walk to the roof to get amazing free views of t

New York, I can safely say, is my favourite place in the world. I truly believe there is something there for everyone. As I write this I am currently planning my next trip to New York for this winter. Having been to New York a few times, but each being in either summer or autumn, experiencing the colder months will be a new experience for me! As my first post on New York, I thought it would be best to focus on all the tourist sites that should not be missed! Although New York has so many amazing places to visit, the tourist spots still deserve to be visited at least once! Here are my top ten 'must-see's' in New York City: 1. Times Square - Although possibly the most 'touristy' location, it is a must see in day and night.   2. Statue of Liberty - I love visiting the statue of liberty, with the option to buy a ticket to take a ferry directly to the Statue of Liberty, or catch the free Staten Island ferry to sail past. 3. Empire State Building - An amazing