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America Diary – February/March 2018

Day 1 (London) – The Gatwick Airport Experience

Away from the norm of flying to America from Heathrow, one decided to fly from London Gatwick, the UK’s second largest airport on this occasion. I had previously heard negative things about Gatwick so was a little weary of the whole experience, however, one was pleasantly surprised. The guy...

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Day 2 (Philadelphia) – The Acela Express Experience

Conveniently, one booked a hotel just over the road from Penn Station hence we were able to begin our American train experience after, effectively, rolling out of bed. New York Penn station has multiple levels, however, the signs are pretty simple directing you where to go, failing that there...

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Day 2.5 (Philadelphia) – Eastern State Penitentiary and Liberty Place

After a swift exit from Philadelphia’s 34th Street railway station, we headed towards our first port of call, The Eastern State Penitentiary making a slight diversion to visit the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the famous ‘Rocky Steps’… The use of Google Maps always comes in handy whilst travelling, non-more...

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Day 3 (New York) – Freedom Tower

Today, one headed back to Penn Station after grabbing some breakfast with a vision of catching subway line E directly down to the World Trade Center and the Freedom Tower. Now, one was unaware that the Long Island Railroad is separate from the conventional subway network thus mistakenly bought...

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