New York is a city that everyone knows to some extent, the setting of popular movies and series, so we think we know what to expect. Yet, when we arrive, we realize that this is unimaginable. It affects all our senses at once, so when we first stand in the hustle and bustle of Times Square, we just shake our heads. For me, the first positive culture shock was that everyone can be themselves here, there is room for everyone, the Muslim vendor who, when it's time for prayer, le

When compiling the itinerary, I tried to explore the city primarily by walking - this is usually my preferred solution. So I walked 15-20 km a day, but it was worth it because I often stumbled upon interesting, atmospheric sights by chance, and the atmosphere of New York came through better. My itinerary for 6 days Day 1 Early morning Times Square (I was up at 5am due to jet lag) Bryant Park I also went to the Empire State Building Build a Bear Workshop - it's not usually

The sculptor, of Moroccan origin but with Sicilian roots, was born in 1960 and moved to France with his family at the age of 10. He had difficulty fitting in, feeling like an outsider. After graduating from school, he worked as an electrician for a shipping company, but in the meantime he enrolled in a modeling course in Marseille and studied sculpture magazines. In 1985, he opened his own studio, where he burned sculptures in front of an audience. This is how he first gained