Both cities contend to be the world’s best, but which really is? I have the absolute pleasure of living in London and recently had the equal pleasure of visiting New York City. I thought it was blog-worthy to share the points that differentiate the two cities in my mind. As a heads up, this comparison isn’t based on a standard set of indicators, but more my rambling observations – five differences that stuck out for me :-) Let the games begin… Music My first impression of NYC was a delightful one. When I stepped into the immigration hall at JFK airport the sweet sound of music filled my ears. MUSIC! It was a bit of light jazz, nothing special, but mixed with the chatter of recent arrivals and the colourful space, it completely lifted my mood. I think the reason it had such an effect on me is because you will not find life in many public transit spaces in London. For tube stations, it’s usually the march of footsteps laid over a background of silence. In addition, the newe...
Following the journey of my move to London