I am only spending a few days in Hong Kong, a visit to Macau is a must if you like to gamble. Spending the day at Casino in Macau could be fun and does not have to cost too much. Heading from Hong Kong to visit the casino in Macau is easy, you will find the ferry terminal about a kilometer north of the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry. You can either walk to it through Harbor City Mall, or take a taxi to 33 Canton Road. Uber is also an easy way to get around HK. Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal is close to the IFC Towers in the Shun Tak Center on Hong Kong Island. The largest Casino in Macau is The Venetian, it is located close to 32 others, making Macau the go to destination in the far east for gambling. Make sure to bring your passport for identification as you are leaving Hong Kong and entering Macau. From the ferry terminal Cotai Water jet departs to Macau. Prices starts from 165 HKD, night sailings and first class tickets can be more expensive. Make sure you are at the terminal in good time before the ferry departs, […]

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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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Visiting the 911 Memorial Museum located at the site of the former World Trade Center, now also known as Ground Zero. Entrance to the museum is trough the pavilion designed by Snøhetta. No visitor pass is needed, tickets can be bought at the pavilion. Expect some queuing on busy days. The 911 Memorial Museum serves as the country’s principal institution concerned with exploring the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and exploring 9/11’s continuing significance. The 911 memorial, waterfall and reflecting pool set within the footprints of the towers. The 911 Memorial is located at the site of the former World Trade Center complex and occupies approximately half of the 16-acre site. The Memorial features two enormous waterfalls and reflecting pools, each about an acre in size, set within the footprints of the original Twin Towers. The Memorial plaza is one of the most eco-friendly plazas ever constructed. More than 400 trees surround the reflecting pools. Its design conveys a spirit of hope and renewal, and creates a contemplative space separate from the usual sights and sounds of a bustling metropolis. The 911 Memorial Museum Entry Pavilion designed by Snøhetta. But your ticket at the booth and then […]

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