A couple of Summers ago, I headed to the Big Apple for an American adventure unlike any other. New York is one of those cities that is so huge that it is absolutely worth having a concrete plan and itinerary to avoid missing anything. So I thought I’d surmise my top tips about travelling to New York alongside my favourite things to do.

You’ve served in warzones, helped during environmental disasters, done several tours of some of the most dangerous places on earth, yet for many soldiers, the most daunting situation they have to face is leaving the military. With most soldiers joining the army straight after leaving school, many feel daunted at the idea of leaving the lifestyle and the security of the armed forces behind, with financial concerns being one of the top worries amongst veterans.