10 reasons to fall in love with New York: the experience of a Russian-speaking tourist
'28.09.2020'
Vita Popova
The first acquaintance with New York can be both good and bad. It all depends on which area you are renting and which places you decide to visit. A Russian-speaking tourist shared her observations about what you can love New York for if you have not yet fallen head over heels in love with it. She shares her thoughts on the #PeshkomPoMiru channel on the website Yandex Zen.
“Our mutual love did not happen immediately. Once I just decided to go on vacation to a new place for a week, but to have a lot to see, delicious food and good shopping. And inexpensive. Looking at the map, I realized - this is it. The tickets are quite cheap, I booked accommodation in AirBnB not so far from the center (as it seemed at first) and went, ”said Anastasia Novikova, traveler and study abroad consultant.
The first part of the trip was not very favorable. The girl rented an apartment in a disadvantaged area far from the center - it took about two hours to get to Manhattan. A series of annoying troubles, such as poor Wi-Fi and unnecessary spending, forced the girl to move to Manhattan. “Then everything happened - I caught the energy of the city and fell in love with it completely and irrevocably!” - the tourist admits.
She shares her observations with tourists who are going to visit the Big Apple for the first time, so that they can better prepare for the trip. So here's the list.
- Times Square
Local residents bypass this place. But tourists are eager to get here in order to fulfill their dreams and feel the incredible atmosphere of this square, located in the central part of Manhattan. “And so they come here and feel that they are in the center of the world. An incredible atmosphere at any time of the day or night. An excellent place, especially if you are tormented by jetlag (mismatch of the human circadian rhythm with the natural circadian rhythm, caused by the rapid change of time zones during air travel - Ed.), ”The author writes.
- Central Park
This is perhaps the main attraction of the metropolis - an island of nature among the stone jungle. Here you will find everything you need for an unforgettable holiday at any time of the year - jogging trails, a zoo, restaurants, winter activities. “Every time I jog in the park in the morning, the thought comes to me that this is what my ideal start to the day looks like,” the tourist notes.
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- New york subway
“I love New York for the accessibility and convenience of transportation. Trains of different speeds - express trains that will take you to Brooklyn or Long Island in a matter of minutes and an extensive network of stations in Manhattan, ”the girl writes.
Plus, it's the most affordable way to explore New York. A single trip will cost $ 2,75. “Very handy, cheap in comparison with world capitals,” the author notes. "The entrance to the station looks rather inconspicuous, but this is already a matter of habit."
- Locations familiar from movies
There are tons of places in New York that we know from the movies. These are skyscrapers, the Hudson River, the Empire State Building, and Fifth Avenue. “I've already stood at Carrie Bradshaw's door and at the Friends apartment. Conveniently, by the way, all famous movie spots are marked in Google on the map, ”the author suggests.
- Convenient navigation
“I really love the North American simplicity and brevity in the organization of space. Numbering streets and avenues - a great idea was born once, ”the author writes.
- Responsive New Yorkers
New Yorkers are ready to help those who need it. So do not hesitate to ask, for example, directions, the author recommends. “This is how I learned how to see the Statue of Liberty from the water for free, how to get to the coolest nightclub with the best views of the city, etc. In general, it brings joy to many - to give valuable advice. New Yorkers were no exception, ”the tourist notes.
- Legendary sunsets
“New York sunsets are legendary. I just googled and found the best location for myself - a tram to Roosevelt Island, which runs over the bridge. There I took one of my most successful photographs, ”the author shares a tip.
- Shopping
Discounts and sales at malls and department stores in New York last year round. The best way to save money is to go shopping during the holidays - Christmas and other holiday sales are striking in their generosity. “For me, shopping is a passion, to find what exactly I was missing, and with minimal time and financial losses. The 21st century store was very pleased with the last visit - patent leather corses (Michael Kors - Ed.) And a pair of cool sneakers at a price of $ 12 each, ”notes Anastasia.
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- Unusual parties
If you type what's on new york in the search engine, you will find a lot of interesting things. “I went to Speed Friending. The event is not very touristy, residents of the city gather there, who for some reason - lack of time, recent move - are looking for new friends, - the author writes. - And in the next hall in the club, a Silent Party was going on in parallel - the participants danced with headphones each to their own music.
- Friends living in New York
Well, if you have friends in New York, be sure to meet them. So you can not only have a great time with people close to you, but also see the city from those sides from which it opens only to those who have lived in it for a long time.
If you're on a budget, we recommend reading 10 tips to save money while traveling.
