I love New York for its energy; I can’t think of another place that is so emblematic of humanity. But sometimes, I like to remove myself from that frenzy and just observe and really savour the life of the city. The following are my five favourite spots to do just this (and they’re almost all free!).
- Brooklyn Bridge - walk from the Brooklyn end into Manhattan. I think it’s a really great way to spend an hour - the views from the bridge are spectacular as is peering at...