I was born in Qichun, China and moved to New York when I was 18 months old. When I got to the U.S. I spent the first 4 years of my life in Albany, New York which is where the state capitol is located. When I turned 5, I moved from Albany to Latham, New York. Latham is 15 minutes north-west of Albany and 3 hours north of New York City and 3 hours west of Boston, Massachusetts.
If you are thinking of moving to the state of New York, don’t just think NYC. New York State is known for its Autumn colors, suburban neighborhoods, fluffy mountain range, many lakes and rivers, and outdoor hiking adventures. If you like boats, you can take a boat from Albany to NYC, otherwise you can drive or take the train which takes about 3 hours. New York boarders Canada so you can drive there in a day and see Niagara Falls and the surrounding cities and parks. Most people that live along the east side of New York will drive into the New England States for a day or a few days. If you get up early, you can definitely get to the ocean in a day. Many people from New York who love long drives will drive the east coast all the way down to Florida. It only takes 24 hours of driving time.
I am thankful to be alive and motivated to test out the white space that isn’t fulfilled in travel magazines, adventure books, touristy brochures, and destination websites.