I like New York, but I’m not a huge fan. It’s an intriguing city for many, a city that attracts a lot of people, but not me. I’ve been there once, checked it off my list, and didn’t necessarily plan to return.
When the idea of a family trip to New York came up, I thought, why not? It would be a good opportunity to see the city differently. And I’m glad we went. I rediscovered the city through the eyes of a 2.5-year-old child and my partner, who is a big fan of the city. It was wonderful.
No matter how busy, crowded, and noisy the city is, during the four days spent in New York, I saw it in slow motion. My son helped me do that. I learned that you don’t have to tick all the boxes; instead, you should feel the city and feel good yourself. You don’t have to visit all the museums. One can be enough. You don’t have to go up all the skyscrapers. One is enough. You don’t have to try all the famous restaurants. One is enough. I also learned that there’s much to see outside the major tourist attractions, in less popular neighbourhoods.
I think I’ve started a new style of travelling, I would call it slow travel.
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