Last day over here and I am going to the Rangers Game before leaving New York . The match is in Madison Square Garden, Rangers vs Sabres. This will be my first time attending a hockey match. With the Norwegian Mats Zuccarello playing this will be fun. First up is lunch at Fika. Scandinavian dining in New York, Fika Coffee shop. Taking the Subway to Penn station and Madison Square Garden. Something looks strange, is this 2016 or 1986? Entering the Madison Square Garden. Madison Square Garden, The World’s Most Famous Arena, is located in Manhattan on Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets. Tickets to events at Madison Square Garden are available at the Garden Box Office, and Ticketmaster online, phones and outlets. Stocking up on snacks and drinks before the game. There is no doubt where we are, national anthem before game start. Goal from our own Mats Zuccarello. Players leaving the ice after winning over the Sabres. Last night in New York for now, time to head for Newark airport. The SAS business lounge at Newark airport. Soup, drinks and snacks. With flights leaving for Sweden, Denmark and Norway within a short period of time the lounge […]

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Today I am leaving Manhattan and visit Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. These historic and famous sights is a must while being in New York as a tourist. The ferry departs from Battery park. From the battery you can see two of New York’s iconic landmarks—the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Statue Cruises offers departures daily to these national monuments. You can purchase tickets online or at the kiosk in Castle Clinton National Monument. Ticket bought, remember to specify if you want to visit the Statue of liberty and not only the grounds. Sailing schedule for the ferry. Clothing that is correct according to the temperature is important. First close up of the Statue of Liberty. It is a tourist thing, so get your elbows ready for taking the perfect shot of the statue. On the grounds looking back at Manhattan while listening to a audio tour that is provided when you embark on the island. The Statue of Liberty. This is January, warm clothes makes a comfy stay at the island, here with Manhattan in the background. Arriving at Ellis Island In Upper New York Bay, was the gateway for over 12 million immigrants to the United States as the […]

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Yesterday was the worst snow storm in decades here. Waking up to beautiful sunshine on Manhattan. All streets and parks still covered in snow. Businesses are still closed and owners is trying to get back to normal operation again. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are closed for tourists, so now it is just a new day to relax on Manhattan and enjoy the nice weather. Waiting for the New York Subway N train. On board the train I do not know what to expect, it is like watching a movie, always ready for something strange to happen here. Sunshine on Manhattan, outside the Radisson Hotel. Pedestrians are still using the roads to walk on and traffic is moving slow throughout the city. Late brunch served, best blueberry pan cakes ever. Freedom Tower reflecting the sun on this beautiful day. Not easy for this squirrel to find food today, as usual begging from the tourist works in Battery Park. Get creative in Battery Park! No tourist attractions open around here, make your own fun. FDNY ladder 10 responding from Ten House, across from the World Trade Center site and the 9/11 Memorial. New York Korean War Veterans Memorial in battery park with also […]

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How bad can a snow storm be here? Coming from Norway I did not have any great expectations about winter storm Jonas New York I was proven wrong. News media reports that the snow has hit Manhattan and train services will be suspended. That was the first sign that this was more than just an ordinary snowfall. Taking one of the last trains from Steinway station to get back to Manhattan before the service is suspended. Arriving in Manhattan this is my first sight, snow everywhere, stuck cars and blocked streets. Next to the taxi is two Norwegian girls trying to help out in a difficult situation. We all tried giving this guy a helping hand, he had been here for more than three hours. In that time he had managed to clear the snow from underneath his front tires. And he have a front wheel drive Toyota, not a smart move.   The streets are getting more and more challenging to drive on and businesses are closing up for the day to make sure staff can get home and out of Manhattan. Finding refuge from the storm at this restaurant, one of few still open at this time. Getting […]

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