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As someone from Philly, I genuinely appreciate this comprehensive review, few travel vloggers decided to come here and review because of the bad reputation mostly related to Kensington. Also, you got to watch a play at the Walnut Street Theatre.
Best part about the Reading Terminal market is that no chain stores are allowed. You have to be an independent small business to operate in the terminal.
And as a railfan it was headquarters for the Reading Railroad, There are 4 T1 class northerns still around including 2101 that pulled the American Freedom Train
Vendors can also be rude with no consequences. I had to be a Karen to one vendor when he told me food orders were taken on just one side of his space but there was no signs saying that.
I just moved to Philly last year and love it! Everything is walkable, the food is great, the history, the architecture. I seriously love it all. Thanks for the video, and showing something other than Kensington which isn’t representative of the whole city
I'm a Philly native and I love this city. I grew up riding the Broad Street Line and The Market-Frankford Line. I got a few videos on it in my Philly Playlist showing all the stops in detail. You can feel free to check them out
Been through there and served with somebody from South Philly too. Yeah Philly had a lot more to offer than I thought. I mean it kind of reminded me of D.C. or Baltimore. Two places I enjoy going to@@homeoftek5844
Thank you for being so kind to my hometown. Moved to Philly in May 2000 with a lot of trepidation as I heard all of the horror stories. Been here now 24 years and can't imagine leaving. Love Philly, warts and all. Please everyone, come visit. You won't regret it.
I’m a older blk woman that was born and raised in Philadelphia, Philly is no different than any other big city, it just got a bad rap because it has a large blk community and the media loves to demonize BP and where we live , Philly is no different than New York or any other big city, they all have their problems. Now that a lot of whites are moving to Philly, from NY it’s being highlighted in a positive light, it increases their home values, smh
You feel that way because you weren't born and raised in Philly. Those who have, remember a great city, which was cleaner, more vibrant and exceedingly safer. Seeing its degradation now brings a tear to one's eyes and heaviness to one's heart.
People love shitting on Philly. Sad reality is America's problems are just on full display in Philly. So many people would rather bury their head than face the reality, Philly is America in it's good and uncomfortable, hard to stomach ways. And I will never abandon her when she is so obviously hurting. I love my grimy city full of strong people keeping on despite being shit on.
What part of Philly? The neighborhood I grew up in and raised a family "Roxborough" now has shootings/stabbings homicides, open air drug sales and tranq/fent zombies. Forced to move I now live in Flourtown and now see the scumbags on quads on Bethlehem pk and also in Lafayette hill coming out of city. Now moving again because I can see the lib bullshit starting in local gov. This kid failed to mention, white women getting punched in face and beaten during school year, almost on a daily basis, news stopped reporting it because its just common occurrence. There is no safe part of Philadelphia any more
Philadelphia is such an underrated city, glad you made it back! Tip for your next visit -- you can ride any SEPTA Regional Rail train from the 30th Street Station to any of the three Center City stations for free with your Amtrak ticket! Just show the conductor on board any train headed eastbound. In your case, you could ride to Jefferson Station and exit through the Reading Terminal headhouse... which was right across the street from where that bus dropped you in the rain, lol. Anyway, glad your visit was worthwhile and enjoyed watching!
I visited the US for the first time back in October, I’m from the UK, and visited Philly as part of a wider trip. I also went to NYC, Baltimore, DC and Pittsburgh. Philly was one of my favourite parts of the trip, some really cool sights to see, met some really nice people, the food was incredible. Hope to visit again at some point, incredible city
Visit haddonfield and see some real British American culture .. 10 minutes outside philly… one of the best towns in America … also where the first hadrosaurus dinosaur fossil was found
I lived there for 2 years and was a Cowboy fan...they gave me a pass because Dallas is my hometown. I love it there....i still reminisce about the spirit of Philadelphia. Definitely underrated.
I’m so happy to see Philadelphia, the best city, through your video! I like the room you stayed in, it felt comfortable and looked great! The Bretzel looks delicious! Didn’t realize popcorn is more expensive in the US than I thought! I am very happy to meet Whoopi pie, I believe it tastes like your home! The streets and buildings in Philadelphia look very neat, reminding me of that Bruce Springsteen's song! I originally thought cheese steak was a large piece of steak, but I didn’t expect it was beef on a baguette, haha! You did a really great job, thanks a lot for sharing! 👍😄👏
Thank you for showing Philly in a good light, it really is a great city. I do find it funny however you talked and showed the Liberty Bell, however glimpsed at Independence Hall, where our Nation started, then gave Wawa more are time, LOL. A true Southeastern PA'er
Thank you. Philadelphia is a wonderful vibrant diverse city. It’s sadly only shown these days with regard to Kensington. What most don’t understand is how far from Center city all that drug mess is. Your portrayal is a refresher
@@PatrickMichaelBshhh I actually love how poorly portrayed Philly is in the media. It keeps the rent LOW. Cities like Philly, Chicago, Baltimore, Richmond, Milwaukee, Providence, Cincinnati, and Cleveland are the last bastions of affordable walkability in the United States. And that is thanks in large part to the poor public perception of those cities by crybaby fear-mongers from the suburbs. The moment people realize how incredible these cities are, there will be a rent-hike and soon there will be NOWHERE left in the US to live if you want to live somewhere that is both walkable/pro-urban and affordable.
@@PatrickMichaelBit's mostly the conservatives who portray big cities as dangerous, just don't go to that area of the city and you'll be good. I know this because I've been to big city neighborhoods many times, mostly in Cincinnati Ohio, which is a pretty nice city.
Fairmount Park is the largest inner city park larger than Stanley Park in Vancouver BC and Central Park in nyc. Circa Green is a state of the art park on top of a parking lot, yes a parking lot!!!!! Rittenhouse square is super stunning with great parks and luxury condos and restaurants. Gayborhood in midtown has nightclubs galore. Old city has all of the antique shops and luxury furniture boutiques like Roche Bobois and Minima. Chestnut hill section of Philly is called the garden district of Philadelphia, it’s like walking in the 1800 with one of America’s best arboretum’s. Longwood gardens a 30 minutes from the city is a botanical garden next to heaven. Lastly, americas 1st penitentiary And americas 1st zoo are top tier. Six flags great adventure, Hershey park, dorney park and sesame place are a quick drive away and phenomenal amusement parks. 1 hour away from beaches.
@@CliftonLee33 Not the way Central Park or Vondel Pk (Amst) or Retiro Pk (Madrid) are contiguous. Lots of dangerous streets to cross among all the parcels.
@@BenSussmanpro you can take the schuylkill river trail from center city Philadelphia to Reading, Pennsylvania and truly never ever ever leave the woods/forest at any point. What on earth are you possibly talking about?
00:02 Arriving in Philadelphia by train 03:15 Maximizing points hacking for hotel bookings 08:44 Reading Terminal Market offers a variety of high-quality food and produce. 11:19 Exploring food and attractions in Philadelphia. 16:54 Philadelphia is a historic and hardworking city with a love for sports and food. 18:58 Exploring the Historical Center and Liberty Bell in Philadelphia 24:13 Philadelphia underwent significant urban renewal in the 50s and 60s, resulting in a captivating 18th-century architectural landscape. 26:41 Exploring the charm of Society Hill and South Street 31:58 Exploring the art and vibe of Philadelphia at night. 34:35 Philadelphia offers surprises beyond expectations.
I live here in Philadelphia and I appreciate this video . I live in chestnut hill - our city gets a bad rap but it’s a beautiful place to live in many aspects. We pray for the negativity. Thank you for this , I enjoyed watching you enjoy your time , I think I smiled the entire video
It's mainly from people who wish to remain blind to America's problems. Philly is unapologetic about its suffering and poverty. Yes it may be uncomfortable at times but it's a lot more uncomfortable being the people hurting the most. I love Philly with all my heart and will not leave it just because I have to sometimes see people suffering more than I would ever be capable of. Our city gets a bad rap because we do not hide our problems, we put them in the open and I think that does a lot to show the humanity in it.
The bread is what made the cheesesteak and hoagies (subs) the best in Philadelphia. Places may use different rolls now but they were all on fresh baked Amoroso rolls made in Philadelphia. It was top notch back in the day.
Amoroso is crap but still better than most the bread in the country. We have TONS of amazing bread bakeries in Philly. I actually hate when people say amoroso because not many places use it because it’s low quality mass produced
@@scbs7768 I don't know what it is today. I am talking about decades ago. I just turned 54 4 days ago. Amoroso was good back in the day but a lot of things were better quality before and are not now.
@@krobinson8627 I mean amoroso certainly used to be better than it is but even decades ago sarcones is older than amoroso and so are a few bakeries. They’re still much better than amoroso lol
@@scbs7768 Well, I wasn't making a comparison about what bakery had the best rolls. I said that they were good back in the day and a lot of people would say that were as well. As I am born and raised in Philadelphia. Also, that is your opinion. Just like everyone has an opinion about which spot has the best cheesesteaks. That's your personal preference. If you don't like Amoroso, that's YOUR opinion. A lot of people in Philly did.
I'm moving to Philly in the spring and this video just made me even more excited. Just a good little wander and pleasant interactions. I miss city life after 6 years in the middle of nowhere.
This video starts at the Lancaster Amtrak Station! I lived in York for 2 years and the best part of York was that it was only 35 minutes away from Lancaster. I Live in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philly and I love it here. We get such a bad rap because of the way the TV sensationalizes the crime that occurs in certain neighborhoods. I seriously have family members who "Worry for my safety" and refuse to visit because they think it's so dangerous here, whereas I live in a nicer neighborhood than their neighborhood in the suburbs. This city is unique in that you don't need a lot of money to live comfortably here. It's a multicultural city that brings with it multicultural food options that are absolutely amazing! Bustleton Ave and Castor Ave in the Northeast have amazing Latin American and Middle Eastern food joints to choose from. The best pound cake in the region is Stocks on Lehigh Ave. We have the best hoagies and cheesesteaks. We have pizza that compares to the best in New York, in Barstool Pizza Reviews own words. This city is fantastic just the way it is.
You guys do have some good pizza, said this NY girl. The folks who own and work at Big Ass Pizza were some of the nicest people I've ever met and kept bringing us food to try out on the house.
It's crazy how a sandwich in Philly costs about the same as a hotel room in SE Asia! But as someone who has literally taken the cheap bus from NYC to Philly just to eat a cheesesteak and come back many times growing up, I know it's totally worth it.
next time take the acela train. its a 75 min train ride. eat sandwich on the way back. and dont forget to grab soft pretzels and rita's water ice to take back
Thank you for a great and positive video about Philly. I am originally from Bucks County and currently live in Harrisburg and love going to Philly via Amtrak. I was there 2 weeks ago and can’t wait to go back.
Well, I was born and raised here in Philadelphia...I did not know what you may or may not say about my city.. but thank you for showing the lighter and brighter side of the city... It made me feel good to see and hear it again... and thanks for what you did not show like so many others tend to do... Philly is a good place a live, and a good city and a great home... like any other place Today it has those other things you know what... I have been to many other places lived there and worked there, but philly is home to me....things are moving up here... there is a lot of things here to do and see and you showed a few... ty😊
Real cs school hear is gettoh asf and has to much drama pls Some of y’all only see it for it’s good side cs alot of y’all don’t live here or wasn’t born or raised that’s y some of yall don’t understand how dangerous it really is Btw i was also born and raised here
I always get a Hershel's corned beef reuben when I am down in Reading Terminal, Philly from NYC. Best deli in the world. Worked in Center City for 2 years, I absolutely love Philly and the people there. It's like NY was in the 90s and has some stunning colonial architecture and some of the best food in the US. I found the people to be so friendly and proud of their city.
A city with 3 world class universities minutes from downtown, rich history and architecture. Yes it has its rough areas, but Philly is definitely one of the American greats
Finally a positive video on Philly I’m from New Jersey and I’ve enjoyed going to Philly never really had that many negative experiences (obviously in the good parts) it’s not perfect but it isn’t bad as people say it is
What the hell you mean it's not what you think ? Philly is an amazing city and the media makes it seem like it's a bad place. Great food, entertainment, transportation, college, medicine and most importantly GREAT PEOPLE. Whoever thanks Philly a bad place has never left their own couch
I'm a Philly native, Zane thank you for opening up my eyes on the Reading Terminal Market's delights I've never paid attention to. Great tips for tourists & locals alike... Now I'm curious to see your other travel videos... Thank you for this particular video of my hometown.
I was born in Philly and lived there for 30 years (until work took me to LA.) I try to get back every year or so. The best cheesesteaks are at Dallesandro's in Roxborough or John's Roast Pork in South Philly. Both are worth the trip from wherever you're staying in the city. Jim's Steaks on South Street was always very good, but they had a fire and will be reopening. Reading T market is also awesome. Avoid tourist traps like Pat's and Geno's. What a shame about Kensington. I worked there in my first job as a teenager in the 70s. It was very blue collar but not the horrible skid row junkie hell that it became. I sure hope the mayor is able to clean it up.
I'm from Roxborough and Deli's is great and I live in South Philly now and just had a John's roast pork and it was better that the cheese steak at Deli's,lol
My friends will be visiting from MA next week, and I think this is a great little video to highlight some cool places to go while they are here. Thanks for such a nice video.
Thank you so much for showing what makes Philly such a great place to live. My wife and I spent the better part of a decade traveling across the US to decide where we wanted to move from Dallas. We landed on Philly and could not be happier with our decision. Absolute gem of a city. Slight correction tho - the population of the greater Philadelphia metro area is 5m, whereas the population of Philly proper is about 1.5m, down from a peak of about 2.5m in the 60s/70s (offshoring and deindustrializatiom).
Планирую весной переехать в США по иммиграционной визе. Моя профессия - инженер-строитель. Я хочу выбрать Филадельфию в качестве города для моего первого пребывания в США. Что вы думаете об уровне преступности в этом городе? Мы с женой очень переживаем по этому поводу перед переездом
I'm from the Philippines but wow this is such a refreshing change from your usual Asian travel episodes, if there was an award for best Travel Vlogger of the year, you will absolutely get my vote.
I love Philadelphia’s historical sites. I visited the city twice and still amazed of its historical places. Glad you featured the city and showed your viewers places to eat. Whats next, Zane? I know its winter and probably taking a rest for a while but just wondering if you’re going to show us another historical cities in the North like D.C, Pittsburgh or Boston? Or you can go to Miami and explore the City. There’s a new high speed train to go between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Its not from Amtrak and very modern. Hope you can feature that too.
It is a beautiful city full of history, way more friendly and more intimate than NYC. I credible food, super friendly people. I love Philly! Don't miss it.
consider arming yourself for self-defense. Don't believe these vids. In order to get to the few places like the terminal market you must travel thru the hell-hole streets in Philly.. Don't risk your life for a cheesesteak and popcorn.
@@mt-ec4uflol the walk from somewhere like old city/queens village/fairmount to the market is almost completely safe. Everyone should exercise caution literally anywhere in this country, but it’s not a hellscape at all. It’s like 10 blocks and the crime rate in that area isn’t anything like Kensington or actual bad areas. It’s wild how perception shapes how people talk about cities. For instance Nashville has a worse crime rate than Philly, yet since it’s a slightly more republican-leaning southern city no one EVER talks about crime. You’re far more likely to be a victim of crime on Broadway in Nashville than you would in any area in Center City Philly. Yet people don’t even realize Nashville is more dangerous than Philly and NYC (literally twice as dangerous as NYC), because people associate Nashville with conservatives and assume it’s a safe place. So people just talk about the music scene and the culture. Which makes the medias obsession with crime in Philly all the more confusing.
@@jonahs4819 it has nothing to do with Republican leaning. Just look up the racial breakdown of Philly and Nashville. They are just fearful, racist, cowards that only feel comfortable where their race is in the majority. Has nothing to do with the actual crime they are just terrified of poverty and black people. Full stop, end of discussion.
I thoroughly enjoyed this. It’s so good to also see you state side! I’m from Chicago born and raised and still residing. Your Philippines vlogs had me yearning to return there. Never thought I would be interested in visiting Philadelphia but I’m intrigued now! 😊 Good to see you in the U.S.!
I used to live in NE Maryland, not far from Philly and grew up going. I tell people now that it is such an underrated city. Great food. Perfect weekend trip city. I haven’t been in years, but I remember the Liberty Bell being outside in like a rotunda!
Thanks for the video! I’ve been wanting to visit Philly solo but everyone tells me how dangerous it is. This year I’ve been trying to break out of my comfort zone which requires me to overcome fear. Your video really helped me understand that I would be fine there and made me more excited to plan a trip.
i am from the Philly suburbs i did my college internship at 18th and market and went to redding terminal for lunch sometime…. you should try some brown mustard on you pretzel .., that is how myself and everyone i know eats it
Philadelphia looks like an amazing city! Never realized how populated it is. I frequent NYC on business, on occasion I’ve been to Boston as well. I’m actin NY right now, love it here! The energy, the many different neighborhoods and boroughs there are, how much Italian, Caribbean, Asian, and pretty much all of America and International come here for work and play! Would love to see what you might highlight on other East Coast cities. Really wished you had gone to other Asian Countries like Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, India, Mongolia. But thanks for all the great content! Peace out!!!
Well being so close to NYC is a blessing and a curse. Anyway, Phila is the the 6th largest city in the US. It was 5th but Phoenix is now the 5th. Personally I don't understand why people would move to a place that has brutal heat and water issues.
@@darexdarex Philadelphia is the entire city, incorporated as Philadelphia County, PA. Center City is the downtown neighborhoods. The city itself is close to 1.6 million. The metro are is around 6 million.
aww love how you got so offended at the truth you must not know Philadelphia is the poorest big city in the United States, with a poverty rate of 23.3%.on top of that the crime rate an poverty level is out of control, why you think more people are leaving this shit hole city and the loyalty here is a joke you must not explored the city an saw it at its full peak so stop lying to these people thinking Philly is a damn utopian@@thatphillyguy61
@91dodgespiritrt I know why you're so angry with Philly. You got robbed and smacked around...lol...lol You were treated like a b**ch. Oh, and did you have a bad experience at Reading Terminal...😆 🤣 😂 Okay, broken wrist twisted guy ..😆 🤣 😂 You're too weak to handle Philly you flake.
Oh man! That was so nostalgic to see that corner of 6th and Market! I haven't been there in a while. I only go there now to bring visiting family and friends to see the Liberty Bell. I used to help my uncle with his shishkabob cart along there on 6th St. (minute mark 18:49) right beside that tree in front of the parked white and red sedans. He was there for almost 30 years! He was a great man and everyone loved him! Along with the sweet old Cambodian lady who had a fruit cart exactly where that new food cart you bought the pretzel from. Brings me back a whole lot of memories. I saw and experienced first hand how much my uncle loved his food cart. So when he finally retired, it felt right for me to start my own. It's a Filipino bbq food cart called Mommy Telly's Famous BBQ. I'm located on 33rd St. between Market and Arch. My food is pretty damn good.. but don't take my word for it. Trust my Yelp reviews instead. LOL If you're back in town again, feel free to stop by and try my food. Lunch is on me! Just remind me and introduce yourself in case I don't recognize you immediately. lol I'm glad I stumbled upon your video. Thank you so much for showing the good side of the city. Philly is a great place to live in!
Looks like a pretty under rated place to me. New York and Boston tend to get more cred than Philly when you are talking large east coast cities. Thanks for showing us that it has a lot going for it as well.
Boston is actually pretty small in comparison to Philly (Philly is double the population.) NYC and DC get the attention, for obvious reasons. Philadelphia is smacked in the middle of the two most important cities in the US (financial and political hubs.)
@@lovesgucci1 if you knew ANYTHING about the exchange here youd know how utterly ridiculous your statement was. The PSE is a MAJOR global indicator in the world of global finance…something you obviously know very little
Your channel was recommended to me and it’s awesome to see how others navigate through Philly. I often watch videos about places I am preparing to travel to and it’s nice to see one about my hometown. Philly is a beautiful city with great food and entertainment. The city is expanding rapidly and we have some amazing street festivals you must come back in the summer for! Cheers and GO PHILS, BIRDS, FLYERS, & SIXERS!
I'm from Philly hence the 215 in my name, I moved for a job and as soon as I could I moved my azz back. Philly gets a bad rap, it has regular city problems like all cities. But it also doesn't have some of the problems other cities have. I have a lot of neighbors from NYC and they love it, they said Philly reminds them of what NYC use to be, but they left NYC for a whole host of problems happening in NYC. I've never felt unsafe in the city, even in the so-called bad parts. Now I've been to places like New Orleans where I was itching to get out of certain neighborhoods. I'm happy I moved back but damn the cost of living has gone up here like crazy.
Rent went up bc of all those NY neighbors you have! 😆 And if it continues on this path, it will be just like NY, where the real locals can't afford to live in a city they, and the generations before them, made so great! 😢
@@umyea21584 Facts. My family is from South Philly, which was working class and working poor neighborhood. Now a row-house which they renamed townhouses cost over a million.
New subscriber here and I've already binged all of your Asia videos - they're fantastic! I had such a blast watching them. Now I'm onto your latest content, and I have to say, it's making me seriously consider a trip to America, especially Pennsylvania. Your videos are such a fun escape for me and a great stress reliever. Keep up the awesome work! 😃
If you go to visit Pennsylvania, spend some time far from Philadelphia. While Philadelphia IS a historic city and places like Center City and Society Hill, near Independence Mall, are must sees...a lot of the rest of Philadelphia is a mess. Our current Governor, Joke Shapiro, refused to prosecute rioters who trashed shopping districts. The Philadelphia district attorney ought to be disbarred. He doesn't prosecute property crimes. You can find videos of peopke walking into a Walgreens with a Hefty bag and walking out with it filled up. Im near Pittsburgh, which has a woke idiot for a mayor. Hurts to say it but don't bother with Pittsburgh unless you enjoy secondhand smoke.
I live in Philly and I have heard of that Brauhaus so it looks like I need to check it out next time I am down that way. The next trip time you are here there are some places not far from where you were at that you should hightlight such as Rittenhouse Square and Penns Landing. I also like the area around City Hall on the west and south sides. I think that a trip to the University City section would also be cool. Lots to see over there. FYI ... there has been an uptick in people moving to Philly especially Center City. Surprise, surprise 15% are coming from NYC ...
I really love Philadelphia. Been a Phils fan since Thome signed with them in 2003 back in my early teenage years. Dad used to take me to two games in the summer between 2004-2007. Went to NLCS game 2 last year with my sister. We got a hotel next to Ben Franklin Bridge. We took public transportation (bus to the subway to the game). Walked the city after the game. It was really a good time. A lot of young people. Great times.
@@homeoftek5844 It used to be counter-culture, fun and weird in the 60s-70s, started to gentrify in the 80s, and completely flipped in the 90's. Boring.
Born and raised in the Iladeph! Thank you for shining a light on the beauty of the City of Brotherly Love. We are more than the ghettos ( that every major city has) depicted by some in these RUclips Streets. #Phillystandproud
My wife & I stayed a couple blocks from your hotel when we were there last May. We ate lunch or breakfast at a different place in the market every day. I really loved my time in Philly, and I'm hoping we can get back again soon. We mostly were in the Center City area, so I'd like to get out more, especially to South Philly, which we saw a bit of and loved. Philly has a lot of what I love about New York City, but at a fraction of the price. We actually spent some time at Milkboy, which had the feel of a cool neighborhood bar. I know they've got another location that is, I believe a music venue. But that South St. location just feels like a nice spot to chill. Granted, it was like a weekday afternoon. I understand South St. gets hopping on weekend nights. But we're old, so that's not really our scene.
To me philly has everything. Walkable city, one of the last blue collar cities, good food, wonderful museums, sports complexes, and great sports culture. The problem is the drugs.
One literally doesn't have to deal with zoned out druggies. There is no reason to go where they have been and, sadly, still are: Kensington. There's no reason to ever go there.
Glad I decided to look at this vlog. I have not been to the Reading Terminal Market ( or Philly) since a few days before the Covid shut down. There are some changes at the market, need to get back to Philly, but have some knee problems now which I didn’t have then.
Philadelphia is an awesome place to live. What makes living in the northeast cities so wonderful are not the sparkling buildings and new trains, but the opportunities to achieve a better life. Philadelphia has wonderful attractions, sports of every kind, world class museums and symphonic orchestra as well as excellent restaurants. You can find food from every country of the world. There also are some of the best hospitals and universities in the USA. But what makes the big cities (and almost every place) in the USA wonderful are the freedom and the opportunities. You can be raised very poor and grow up to have a very good life. Yes, there are bad neighborhoods and racism. I am Hispanic and black and I have faced discrimination in the USA as well as in my travels abroad. Asia is building wonderful new cities because they are new. The cities of the Northeast and Midwest are old and full of historical buildings. Every place has good and bad aspects to it.
@aimxdy8680 Midwest cities like Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis, Buffalo, those cities have some of the most beautiful architectural buildings I've seen across this country. The "new" cities are boring glass with no thought behind them.
Good video! I'd recommend taking either the blue line (Market Frankford El Subway) or green line trolleys from 30th Street to your hotel next time. It's quicker and you won't have to wait in the rain either!
I love this video! I graduate with a masters in clinical social work in August and I’m moving to Philly to come work, so excited in this video made the excitement even greater!
Don’t pay any attention to the negative comments. Every city has its problems and bad neighborhoods. Born and raised in the city and worked in Centre City for over 40 years. Never had a problem going to work or home. I even lived on the Penn campus for a while. It really is a city in transition. There are newer townhouses and condos going in all the time.
Also please check out northern liberties and fish town area of Philly. These areas are the hipsters and trendy areas. Very cool architecture and sooo many restaurants. Also south Philly Passyunk avenue is wonderful. China town in maybe one of the best in the country. king of Prussia mall is the 3 rd largest mall in America with all the high end luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Hermes, Chanel etc. Philadelphia penns landing waterfront is going through a 3 billion dollar remodel, completed in the next 5-6 years out of this world. Kelly drive is another beautiful waterfront district right behind Philadelphia museum of art one of the best art museums in America.
Beck’s Cajun Cafe has a Gumbo that is spot on, that is my favorite food at 30th Market. Been going there for 20 years and the thing I crave the most when I’m gone is that gumbo!
You can use credit card in SEPTA buses and trolleys. When you exit towards the 30th street side from the Train Station, it's a few walk to the trolley.
Suburban Philly dweller. You could say I have circled Philadelphia and worked in it- Montgo, Delco, Bucks, ( Pa) Burlington, Camden, Glousester countites ( NJ). I used to visit Philadelphia for mostly music; that was how I got to know the CC grid, old City, South st. S Phila for sports, and some excellent dining! On Lancaster note- I go to Record Connection in Ephrata, been to the Green Dragon farmers market, and serveral shmorgasborgs in Lancaster!
I love this city where I spent eight beautiful years of my life in Washington Square. Every block of the downtown has something to tell you. This city gave me a lot as well as several good friends. I never felt myself foreign there. It’s so emotional see you nice video and remember my places.
the Liberty Bell is located in Old City, not Center City. There are lots of other neighborhoods besides Kensington that are unsafe. Also, center city can be dangerous at the wrong time of day/year. The rain kept the riff-raff off the streets.
Great job Zane coming from a life-long South Jersey resident. I was going to chastise you for getting whiz until you said it was homemade with truffles. I'd recommend a chheesesteak American or Provolone "wit" (fried onions.).
Great video and tour! I was born in Lancaster in '59 before moving to Los Angeles (Seal Beach) in '62 and Florida in '81. I like to go back to visit relatives in Allentown. I actually had thought that Philly was all but run down but you set the record straight, thank you.
Ugh. I live about 10 minutes from Kensington and I never have to drive through there. It’s so annoying to hear people talk about a section of a section of a neighborhood, in the city that people have never even been to. Side note: we just swore in a new mayor and she is trying to fix the issue that our previous mayor created.
My German relatives came for the mummers parade . They were blown away . The mounted police ,kids in 76ers gear , they were delighted by Philly. They think we carry cases of beer around regularly!! The El on New years going to the parade was a blast !
@@massiahgrom Can’t beat the drunken, hungover Mummers crowd!!! Next time take your German relatives to an Eagles v Cowboys or Giants tailgate or Phillies playoff game & definitely travel via the subway! 😂 Go Sixers 🏀🤞
I'm not a cheesesteak fan, and whoopie pies and the wonderful soft pretzels [with mustard, please] are not on my diet. But I wonder why no one ever mentions my favorite Philly food: snapper soup, preferably with a generous splash of sherry. I still remember my delighted surprise at my first taste 50 or so years ago. It was at Reading Terminal Market when there was still a Reading Terminal, where I had just gotten off the Crusader from Jersey City. That was my welcome. I hope you can still get it there; it's just not the same at a suburban restaurant.
yes its a sad comparison. america has created highways and neglected railways. they have about 30-40 years of catch-up to do with china/japan in railways. airports and private cars cannot replace good rail connectivity between large cities.
The train stink I used to travel the Acela between Newark NJ and Providence RI. Expensive and definitely much lower quality than what I've seen on tv for almost any place in the developed world
Grew up in DelCo and used to take the el to South Street all the time, just walking around and looking at everything.. Wondering what it would be like to live in Olde City in one of those really nice townhouses… window shop and talk to people. Fun bars also. I worked on South back in 06 and lived on Bainbridge st for a bit. Things look different now but South street changed all the time. I’m so glad you didn’t go to Pat’s or Geno’s for a cheesesteak. I’ve tried both and they’re not very good and just so overrated.
I've visited every major city in the USA and lived in several of them. I now live in Philadelphia, and you are correct, it IS America's greatest city. It is world class in every respect, and very affordable compared to other large east coast urban centers. Philly is the only World Heritage City in the USA which cements our position as America most historic city. Come visit...you'll see for yourself!
I'm a Philly native. I might take one of those tour rides with the tourists this summer to see what it's like since I love this city more than the average native
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As someone from Philly, I genuinely appreciate this comprehensive review, few travel vloggers decided to come here and review because of the bad reputation mostly related to Kensington. Also, you got to watch a play at the Walnut Street Theatre.
Best part about the Reading Terminal market is that no chain stores are allowed. You have to be an independent small business to operate in the terminal.
And as a railfan it was headquarters for the Reading Railroad, There are 4 T1 class northerns still around including 2101 that pulled the American Freedom Train
I love this! I love mom and pop restaurants.
Never knew this
South jersey has Cheesesteaks too ❤
Vendors can also be rude with no consequences. I had to be a Karen to one vendor when he told me food orders were taken on just one side of his space but there was no signs saying that.
I just moved to Philly last year and love it! Everything is walkable, the food is great, the history, the architecture. I seriously love it all. Thanks for the video, and showing something other than Kensington which isn’t representative of the whole city
I'm a Philly native and I love this city. I grew up riding the Broad Street Line and The Market-Frankford Line. I got a few videos on it in my Philly Playlist showing all the stops in detail. You can feel free to check them out
Been through there and served with somebody from South Philly too. Yeah Philly had a lot more to offer than I thought. I mean it kind of reminded me of D.C. or Baltimore. Two places I enjoy going to@@homeoftek5844
Kenzo native here. Everyone thinks the city is kenzo all over. I mean you can get 🔫 anywhere in the city. But I’ll never leave this place.
You clearly haven't seen the widespread effects of the illegal drugs infestation that has plagued Philly for years.
@@themustafagoldenboy9008 my grams was a crackhead tf u mean
Thank you for being so kind to my hometown. Moved to Philly in May 2000 with a lot of trepidation as I heard all of the horror stories. Been here now 24 years and can't imagine leaving. Love Philly, warts and all. Please everyone, come visit. You won't regret it.
I’m a older blk woman that was born and raised in Philadelphia, Philly is no different than any other big city, it just got a bad rap because it has a large blk community and the media loves to demonize BP and where we live , Philly is no different than New York or any other big city, they all have their problems. Now that a lot of whites are moving to Philly, from NY it’s being highlighted in a positive light, it increases their home values, smh
You feel that way because you weren't born and raised in Philly. Those who have, remember a great city, which was cleaner, more vibrant and exceedingly safer. Seeing its degradation now brings a tear to one's eyes and heaviness to one's heart.
@@paulf4802Exactly. I’m from Frankford and Northwood and seeing it now compared to the sixties, seventies and eighties is sickening.
@@dew02300didn't philly decline from 1940 to 2001??
As a Philadelphia resident we appreciate you bul, so much bad talk bout our city. You gave us a positive outlook.
Well yeah, Kensington and Allegheny aka Zombie Land !
People love shitting on Philly. Sad reality is America's problems are just on full display in Philly. So many people would rather bury their head than face the reality, Philly is America in it's good and uncomfortable, hard to stomach ways. And I will never abandon her when she is so obviously hurting. I love my grimy city full of strong people keeping on despite being shit on.
Real talk fam
What part of Philly? The neighborhood I grew up in and raised a family "Roxborough" now has shootings/stabbings homicides, open air drug sales and tranq/fent zombies. Forced to move I now live in Flourtown and now see the scumbags on quads on Bethlehem pk and also in Lafayette hill coming out of city. Now moving again because I can see the lib bullshit starting in local gov. This kid failed to mention, white women getting punched in face and beaten during school year, almost on a daily basis, news stopped reporting it because its just common occurrence. There is no safe part of Philadelphia any more
@@bakulubaka8661 the whole city is shot. anyone that says its not doesnt leave their house
Philadelphia is such an underrated city, glad you made it back! Tip for your next visit -- you can ride any SEPTA Regional Rail train from the 30th Street Station to any of the three Center City stations for free with your Amtrak ticket! Just show the conductor on board any train headed eastbound. In your case, you could ride to Jefferson Station and exit through the Reading Terminal headhouse... which was right across the street from where that bus dropped you in the rain, lol. Anyway, glad your visit was worthwhile and enjoyed watching!
how is philly underated lmao one of the major cities in the country
@@zagarodriguez8694it has a bad reputation and isn't talked about much
@quaaaaaarI’m from Philadelphia area this city has so much potential but the mayor isn’t doing anything about the people ruining the city
@@Q50Javi honestly
I visited the US for the first time back in October, I’m from the UK, and visited Philly as part of a wider trip. I also went to NYC, Baltimore, DC and Pittsburgh. Philly was one of my favourite parts of the trip, some really cool sights to see, met some really nice people, the food was incredible. Hope to visit again at some point, incredible city
I live 10 miles from Philadelphia, so not go there anytime soon. To dangerous
@@mikemcneil7124 LMAO! HUH?
@@GIRLRAZRhe has an Elon musk pfp, suggesting he's part of this conservative cult, Ignore him and form your own opinion.
@@Seibuhjira06 Yes I LOVE Philadelphia!!
Visit haddonfield and see some real British American culture .. 10 minutes outside philly… one of the best towns in America … also where the first hadrosaurus dinosaur fossil was found
Philly here. Thanks for posting this. You are right. Philly isn't just Fenti heads.
I lived there for 2 years and was a Cowboy fan...they gave me a pass because Dallas is my hometown. I love it there....i still reminisce about the spirit of Philadelphia. Definitely underrated.
Yes, you get a pass because you're from Dallas. It's the Cowboy fans from other regions we can't stand. You're welcome back anytime.
GO BIRDS
@@phillyphilly2095well, maybe not anytime 😅
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Haha, Im born raised and live in Philly and I give Texan Cowboys fans a pass too haha
I’m so happy to see Philadelphia, the best city, through your video!
I like the room you stayed in, it felt comfortable and looked great!
The Bretzel looks delicious! Didn’t realize popcorn is more expensive in the US than I thought!
I am very happy to meet Whoopi pie, I believe it tastes like your home!
The streets and buildings in Philadelphia look very neat, reminding me of that Bruce Springsteen's song!
I originally thought cheese steak was a large piece of steak, but I didn’t expect it was beef on a baguette, haha!
You did a really great job, thanks a lot for sharing! 👍😄👏
Thank you for showing Philly in a good light, it really is a great city. I do find it funny however you talked and showed the Liberty Bell, however glimpsed at Independence Hall, where our Nation started, then gave Wawa more are time, LOL. A true Southeastern PA'er
Thank you. Philadelphia is a wonderful vibrant diverse city. It’s sadly only shown these days with regard to Kensington. What most don’t understand is how far from Center city all that drug mess is. Your portrayal is a refresher
Yeah exactly I'm so sick of hearing about Kensington st every city, place is affected by this identical citation,
@@PatrickMichaelBshhh I actually love how poorly portrayed Philly is in the media. It keeps the rent LOW. Cities like Philly, Chicago, Baltimore, Richmond, Milwaukee, Providence, Cincinnati, and Cleveland are the last bastions of affordable walkability in the United States. And that is thanks in large part to the poor public perception of those cities by crybaby fear-mongers from the suburbs.
The moment people realize how incredible these cities are, there will be a rent-hike and soon there will be NOWHERE left in the US to live if you want to live somewhere that is both walkable/pro-urban and affordable.
Lol yeah about 10 min.
@@PatrickMichaelBit's mostly the conservatives who portray big cities as dangerous, just don't go to that area of the city and you'll be good. I know this because I've been to big city neighborhoods many times, mostly in Cincinnati Ohio, which is a pretty nice city.
Plus every city has its bad areas none is perfect
Fairmount Park is the largest inner city park larger than Stanley Park in Vancouver BC and Central Park in nyc. Circa Green is a state of the art park on top of a parking lot, yes a parking lot!!!!! Rittenhouse square is super stunning with great parks and luxury condos and restaurants. Gayborhood in midtown has nightclubs galore. Old city has all of the antique shops and luxury furniture boutiques like Roche Bobois and Minima. Chestnut hill section of Philly is called the garden district of Philadelphia, it’s like walking in the 1800 with one of America’s best arboretum’s. Longwood gardens a 30 minutes from the city is a botanical garden next to heaven. Lastly, americas 1st penitentiary And americas 1st zoo are top tier. Six flags great adventure, Hershey park, dorney park and sesame place are a quick drive away and phenomenal amusement parks. 1 hour away from beaches.
Fairmount Park may be the largest but it’s not contiguous.
Longwood Gardens is not 30 minutes from Center City
@@BenSussmanproit is contiguous
@@CliftonLee33 Not the way Central Park or Vondel Pk (Amst) or Retiro Pk (Madrid) are contiguous. Lots of dangerous streets to cross among all the parcels.
@@BenSussmanpro you can take the schuylkill river trail from center city Philadelphia to Reading, Pennsylvania and truly never ever ever leave the woods/forest at any point. What on earth are you possibly talking about?
00:02 Arriving in Philadelphia by train
03:15 Maximizing points hacking for hotel bookings
08:44 Reading Terminal Market offers a variety of high-quality food and produce.
11:19 Exploring food and attractions in Philadelphia.
16:54 Philadelphia is a historic and hardworking city with a love for sports and food.
18:58 Exploring the Historical Center and Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
24:13 Philadelphia underwent significant urban renewal in the 50s and 60s, resulting in a captivating 18th-century architectural landscape.
26:41 Exploring the charm of Society Hill and South Street
31:58 Exploring the art and vibe of Philadelphia at night.
34:35 Philadelphia offers surprises beyond expectations.
I live here in Philadelphia and I appreciate this video . I live in chestnut hill - our city gets a bad rap but it’s a beautiful place to live in many aspects. We pray for the negativity. Thank you for this , I enjoyed watching you enjoy your time , I think I smiled the entire video
It's mainly from people who wish to remain blind to America's problems. Philly is unapologetic about its suffering and poverty. Yes it may be uncomfortable at times but it's a lot more uncomfortable being the people hurting the most. I love Philly with all my heart and will not leave it just because I have to sometimes see people suffering more than I would ever be capable of. Our city gets a bad rap because we do not hide our problems, we put them in the open and I think that does a lot to show the humanity in it.
Ofc youre from chestnut hill, the least dangerous part
Visited Philly for a concert in October of 2022. Fell in love with the architecture. Most things were within walking distance from where was staying
Parece que Filadelfia es la primera ciudad de 15 minutos en el mundo😦
The bread is what made the cheesesteak and hoagies (subs) the best in Philadelphia. Places may use different rolls now but they were all on fresh baked Amoroso rolls made in Philadelphia. It was top notch back in the day.
But I'm deleting my previous posts because your response was corny af and didn't contribute anything to anything.
Amoroso is crap but still better than most the bread in the country. We have TONS of amazing bread bakeries in Philly. I actually hate when people say amoroso because not many places use it because it’s low quality mass produced
@@scbs7768 I don't know what it is today. I am talking about decades ago. I just turned 54 4 days ago. Amoroso was good back in the day but a lot of things were better quality before and are not now.
@@krobinson8627 I mean amoroso certainly used to be better than it is but even decades ago sarcones is older than amoroso and so are a few bakeries. They’re still much better than amoroso lol
@@scbs7768 Well, I wasn't making a comparison about what bakery had the best rolls. I said that they were good back in the day and a lot of people would say that were as well. As I am born and raised in Philadelphia. Also, that is your opinion. Just like everyone has an opinion about which spot has the best cheesesteaks. That's your personal preference. If you don't like Amoroso, that's YOUR opinion. A lot of people in Philly did.
I'm moving to Philly in the spring and this video just made me even more excited. Just a good little wander and pleasant interactions. I miss city life after 6 years in the middle of nowhere.
Yes you will love it!
That's a SHAME for you. HA, HA
@@91dodgespiritrt 🙄
Welcome to Philly. You find your niche and you’ll love it here
@@nikkiknows1545 Thank you! I actually pushed up my move and will be moving into my new place in Philly on October 1 so I'm really excited.
This video starts at the Lancaster Amtrak Station! I lived in York for 2 years and the best part of York was that it was only 35 minutes away from Lancaster. I Live in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philly and I love it here. We get such a bad rap because of the way the TV sensationalizes the crime that occurs in certain neighborhoods. I seriously have family members who "Worry for my safety" and refuse to visit because they think it's so dangerous here, whereas I live in a nicer neighborhood than their neighborhood in the suburbs. This city is unique in that you don't need a lot of money to live comfortably here. It's a multicultural city that brings with it multicultural food options that are absolutely amazing! Bustleton Ave and Castor Ave in the Northeast have amazing Latin American and Middle Eastern food joints to choose from. The best pound cake in the region is Stocks on Lehigh Ave. We have the best hoagies and cheesesteaks. We have pizza that compares to the best in New York, in Barstool Pizza Reviews own words. This city is fantastic just the way it is.
You guys do have some good pizza, said this NY girl. The folks who own and work at Big Ass Pizza were some of the nicest people I've ever met and kept bringing us food to try out on the house.
It's crazy how a sandwich in Philly costs about the same as a hotel room in SE Asia! But as someone who has literally taken the cheap bus from NYC to Philly just to eat a cheesesteak and come back many times growing up, I know it's totally worth it.
next time take the acela train. its a 75 min train ride. eat sandwich on the way back. and dont forget to grab soft pretzels and rita's water ice to take back
@@eyerollers
He said the cheap bus because it’s like 10-15 bucks. Acela train would probably be double that.
Our sandwiches are cheap lol where tf you going to
Thank you for a great and positive video about Philly. I am originally from Bucks County and currently live in Harrisburg and love going to Philly via Amtrak. I was there 2 weeks ago and can’t wait to go back.
Roast pork sandwich is Philly’s best sandwich all day long.
John's Roast Pork.
John's also has the best cheese steak in Philly, in my opinion.
It’s a roast pork not a roasted pork but yes
Well, I was born and raised here in Philadelphia...I did not know what you may or may not say about my city.. but thank you for showing the lighter and brighter side of the city... It made me feel good to see and hear it again... and thanks for what you did not show like so many others tend to do... Philly is a good place a live, and a good city and a great home... like any other place Today it has those other things you know what... I have been to many other places lived there and worked there, but philly is home to me....things are moving up here... there is a lot of things here to do and see and you showed a few... ty😊
Real cs school hear is gettoh asf and has to much drama pls Some of y’all only see it for it’s good side cs alot of y’all don’t live here or wasn’t born or raised that’s y some of yall don’t understand how dangerous it really is
Btw i was also born and raised here
I always get a Hershel's corned beef reuben when I am down in Reading Terminal, Philly from NYC. Best deli in the world. Worked in Center City for 2 years, I absolutely love Philly and the people there. It's like NY was in the 90s and has some stunning colonial architecture and some of the best food in the US. I found the people to be so friendly and proud of their city.
Best deli in the world. 😂 Do you have a passport? You know a little paper booklet so you can travel to other countries. 🎉
I will say the best corned beef is famous deli Stein boys Northeast Philadelphia.
Yes! Hershel’s is incredible. Been awhile but that sandwich is one of the best!!!!
A city with 3 world class universities minutes from downtown, rich history and architecture. Yes it has its rough areas, but Philly is definitely one of the American greats
Finally a positive video on Philly I’m from New Jersey and I’ve enjoyed going to Philly never really had that many negative experiences (obviously in the good parts) it’s not perfect but it isn’t bad as people say it is
What the hell you mean it's not what you think ? Philly is an amazing city and the media makes it seem like it's a bad place. Great food, entertainment, transportation, college, medicine and most importantly GREAT PEOPLE. Whoever thanks Philly a bad place has never left their own couch
Preach my friend!!!❤
There’s a ton of bad places and crime in Philly. You gotta be from the suburbs
I think he meant that in a pro Philly way
@@stevestretch6052 nah , he titled it that way because of the perception in Philadelphia has. A perception that was built by the media.
@@GtasixguyThe suburbs aren't crime free.
I'm a Philly native, Zane thank you for opening up my eyes on the Reading Terminal Market's delights I've never paid attention to.
Great tips for tourists & locals alike... Now I'm curious to see your other travel videos... Thank you for this particular video of my hometown.
Reading terminal market is so good. You have to go to Dinics when there. Pork and brisket is incredible.
Great place!
I was born in Philly and lived there for 30 years (until work took me to LA.) I try to get back every year or so. The best cheesesteaks are at Dallesandro's in Roxborough or John's Roast Pork in South Philly. Both are worth the trip from wherever you're staying in the city. Jim's Steaks on South Street was always very good, but they had a fire and will be reopening. Reading T market is also awesome. Avoid tourist traps like Pat's and Geno's. What a shame about Kensington. I worked there in my first job as a teenager in the 70s. It was very blue collar but not the horrible skid row junkie hell that it became. I sure hope the mayor is able to clean it up.
I'm from Roxborough and Deli's is great and I live in South Philly now and just had a John's roast pork and it was better that the cheese steak at Deli's,lol
I had a cheesesteak at Jim's and it was awesome. I've recommended it to friends.
@@JimmyfromPhilly1try Angelo in south Philly as well.
My friends will be visiting from MA next week, and I think this is a great little video to highlight some cool places to go while they are here. Thanks for such a nice video.
Thank you so much for showing what makes Philly such a great place to live. My wife and I spent the better part of a decade traveling across the US to decide where we wanted to move from Dallas. We landed on Philly and could not be happier with our decision. Absolute gem of a city.
Slight correction tho - the population of the greater Philadelphia metro area is 5m, whereas the population of Philly proper is about 1.5m, down from a peak of about 2.5m in the 60s/70s (offshoring and deindustrializatiom).
NOPE! SLIGHT CORRECTION THO - CITY IS 1.6 MILLION METRO IS OVER 6.2 MILLION CSA 7.4 MILLION.
Happy you landed on Philly brotha! I'd give ya some playful ribbing about you being from Dallas but I'm sure you get enough of it as is 😆
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I'm from the Philippines but wow this is such a refreshing change from your usual Asian travel episodes, if there was an award for best Travel Vlogger of the year, you will absolutely get my vote.
I love Philadelphia’s historical sites. I visited the city twice and still amazed of its historical places. Glad you featured the city and showed your viewers places to eat. Whats next, Zane? I know its winter and probably taking a rest for a while but just wondering if you’re going to show us another historical cities in the North like D.C, Pittsburgh or Boston? Or you can go to Miami and explore the City. There’s a new high speed train to go between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Its not from Amtrak and very modern. Hope you can feature that too.
Thank you for showing the beauty of my city.😊
Thanks so much for making Philly look great! Really enjoyed this video.
I will visit Philadelphia someday; it's absolutely gorgeous.
I csn show you parts that will make you wish you stayed home....
@@penguinsfan251this is now the 6th negative comment you have made. Stop it!
@@penguinsfan251They are definitely there. Sadly, a lot of neighborhoods desperately needing some help, funding and Brotherly Love.
It is a beautiful city full of history, way more friendly and more intimate than NYC. I credible food, super friendly people. I love Philly! Don't miss it.
23 people were shot there just last weekend. It’s a third world shithole.
Thanks for showing nice places, taking my friend to Phily next week for first time.
consider arming yourself for self-defense. Don't believe these vids. In order to get to the few places like the terminal market you must travel thru the hell-hole streets in Philly.. Don't risk your life for a cheesesteak and popcorn.
@@mt-ec4uflol the walk from somewhere like old city/queens village/fairmount to the market is almost completely safe. Everyone should exercise caution literally anywhere in this country, but it’s not a hellscape at all. It’s like 10 blocks and the crime rate in that area isn’t anything like Kensington or actual bad areas.
It’s wild how perception shapes how people talk about cities. For instance Nashville has a worse crime rate than Philly, yet since it’s a slightly more republican-leaning southern city no one EVER talks about crime. You’re far more likely to be a victim of crime on Broadway in Nashville than you would in any area in Center City Philly. Yet people don’t even realize Nashville is more dangerous than Philly and NYC (literally twice as dangerous as NYC), because people associate Nashville with conservatives and assume it’s a safe place. So people just talk about the music scene and the culture. Which makes the medias obsession with crime in Philly all the more confusing.
@@jonahs4819 it has nothing to do with Republican leaning. Just look up the racial breakdown of Philly and Nashville. They are just fearful, racist, cowards that only feel comfortable where their race is in the majority. Has nothing to do with the actual crime they are just terrified of poverty and black people. Full stop, end of discussion.
@@mt-ec4uf Consider not being a fearful bitch and pushing that poison that is blind fear onto others?
I thoroughly enjoyed this. It’s so good to also see you state side! I’m from Chicago born and raised and still residing. Your Philippines vlogs had me yearning to return there. Never thought I would be interested in visiting Philadelphia but I’m intrigued now! 😊 Good to see you in the U.S.!
I used to live in NE Maryland, not far from Philly and grew up going. I tell people now that it is such an underrated city. Great food. Perfect weekend trip city. I haven’t been in years, but I remember the Liberty Bell being outside in like a rotunda!
It's understandable since its sandwiched between NY and DC.
The bell was first moved to that pavilion during the Bicentennial( 1976).
Thanks for the video! I’ve been wanting to visit Philly solo but everyone tells me how dangerous it is. This year I’ve been trying to break out of my comfort zone which requires me to overcome fear. Your video really helped me understand that I would be fine there and made me more excited to plan a trip.
i am from the Philly suburbs i did my college internship at 18th and market and went to redding terminal for lunch sometime…. you should try some brown mustard on you pretzel .., that is how myself and everyone i know eats it
Yellow mustard
I moved from Orange County, NY to Philly in 2011. It's been an amazing experience, and with the way NY and NYC have been...I doubt I'll move back.
Philadelphia looks like an amazing city! Never realized how populated it is. I frequent NYC on business, on occasion I’ve been to Boston as well. I’m actin NY right now, love it here! The energy, the many different neighborhoods and boroughs there are, how much Italian, Caribbean, Asian, and pretty much all of America and International come here for work and play! Would love to see what you might highlight on other East Coast cities. Really wished you had gone to other Asian Countries like Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, India, Mongolia. But thanks for all the great content! Peace out!!!
Well being so close to NYC is a blessing and a curse.
Anyway, Phila is the the 6th largest city in the US. It was 5th but Phoenix is now the 5th.
Personally I don't understand why people would move to a place that has brutal heat and water issues.
@@yvonneplant9434 IT USED TO BE THE 4TH LARGEST. HA, HA
Center City is quite small, both geographically and in population, but the suburbs are sprawling. That number refers to the metro-area.
@@darexdarex Philadelphia is the entire city, incorporated as Philadelphia County, PA. Center City is the downtown neighborhoods. The city itself is close to 1.6 million. The metro are is around 6 million.
Philadelphia has lost a lot of population since 1950 but it's still one of the largest cities in the US.
Chinatown and the Art Museum are also really cool spots to check out. Especially the parkway getting to the Museum
What defines Philadelphia is the people! Very loyal! They will stick by your side!
thats a lie
@vegax5589
Maybe for you it's a lie.
Shut up , I have my opinion and personal experience.
aww love how you got so offended at the truth you must not know Philadelphia is the poorest big city in the United States, with a poverty rate of 23.3%.on top of that the crime rate an poverty level is out of control, why you think more people are leaving this shit hole city and the loyalty here is a joke you must not explored the city an saw it at its full peak so stop lying to these people thinking Philly is a damn utopian@@thatphillyguy61
Horseshit "sticks" too. It sticks to your shoes. HA, HA
@91dodgespiritrt
I know why you're so angry with Philly.
You got robbed and smacked around...lol...lol
You were treated like a b**ch.
Oh, and did you have a bad experience at Reading Terminal...😆 🤣 😂
Okay, broken wrist twisted guy ..😆 🤣 😂
You're too weak to handle Philly you flake.
Zane thanks for sharing and showing philly in a positive light.
Society Hill is one of the two most affluent areas in Philly and not representative of average rents
But to visitors of the historic district it is a delightful walk
Thanks for the video,looks very much like cities in the UK.
Oh man! That was so nostalgic to see that corner of 6th and Market! I haven't been there in a while. I only go there now to bring visiting family and friends to see the Liberty Bell. I used to help my uncle with his shishkabob cart along there on 6th St. (minute mark 18:49) right beside that tree in front of the parked white and red sedans. He was there for almost 30 years! He was a great man and everyone loved him! Along with the sweet old Cambodian lady who had a fruit cart exactly where that new food cart you bought the pretzel from. Brings me back a whole lot of memories.
I saw and experienced first hand how much my uncle loved his food cart. So when he finally retired, it felt right for me to start my own. It's a Filipino bbq food cart called Mommy Telly's Famous BBQ. I'm located on 33rd St. between Market and Arch. My food is pretty damn good.. but don't take my word for it. Trust my Yelp reviews instead. LOL If you're back in town again, feel free to stop by and try my food. Lunch is on me! Just remind me and introduce yourself in case I don't recognize you immediately. lol
I'm glad I stumbled upon your video. Thank you so much for showing the good side of the city. Philly is a great place to live in!
Looks like a pretty under rated place to me. New York and Boston tend to get more cred than Philly when you are talking large east coast cities. Thanks for showing us that it has a lot going for it as well.
You should visit in the spring or summer. You will love it.
Boston is actually pretty small in comparison to Philly (Philly is double the population.) NYC and DC get the attention, for obvious reasons. Philadelphia is smacked in the middle of the two most important cities in the US (financial and political hubs.)
@@lovesgucci1sweetie. Do a little homework on The Philadelphia Stock Exchange. Educating yourself will prove you so very very wrong
@@shmoopy1004 WTF does the Philadelphia Stock Exchange have to do with what I wrote??
@@lovesgucci1 if you knew ANYTHING about the exchange here youd know how utterly ridiculous your statement was. The PSE is a MAJOR global indicator in the world of global finance…something you obviously know very little
Your channel was recommended to me and it’s awesome to see how others navigate through Philly.
I often watch videos about places I am preparing to travel to and it’s nice to see one about my hometown.
Philly is a beautiful city with great food and entertainment. The city is expanding rapidly and we have some amazing street festivals you must come back in the summer for! Cheers and
GO PHILS, BIRDS, FLYERS, & SIXERS!
Thanks for showing this historical city.
thank you so much for uploading this, this was so cool
I'm from Philly hence the 215 in my name, I moved for a job and as soon as I could I moved my azz back. Philly gets a bad rap, it has regular city problems like all cities. But it also doesn't have some of the problems other cities have. I have a lot of neighbors from NYC and they love it, they said Philly reminds them of what NYC use to be, but they left NYC for a whole host of problems happening in NYC. I've never felt unsafe in the city, even in the so-called bad parts. Now I've been to places like New Orleans where I was itching to get out of certain neighborhoods. I'm happy I moved back but damn the cost of living has gone up here like crazy.
Rent went up bc of all those NY neighbors you have! 😆 And if it continues on this path, it will be just like NY, where the real locals can't afford to live in a city they, and the generations before them, made so great! 😢
@@umyea21584 Facts. My family is from South Philly, which was working class and working poor neighborhood. Now a row-house which they renamed townhouses cost over a million.
New Orleans is scary in many areas.
New subscriber here and I've already binged all of your Asia videos - they're fantastic! I had such a blast watching them. Now I'm onto your latest content, and I have to say, it's making me seriously consider a trip to America, especially Pennsylvania. Your videos are such a fun escape for me and a great stress reliever. Keep up the awesome work! 😃
If you go to visit Pennsylvania, spend some time far from Philadelphia. While Philadelphia IS a historic city and places like Center City and Society Hill, near Independence Mall, are must sees...a lot of the rest of Philadelphia is a mess. Our current Governor, Joke Shapiro, refused to prosecute rioters who trashed shopping districts. The Philadelphia district attorney ought to be disbarred. He doesn't prosecute property crimes. You can find videos of peopke walking into a Walgreens with a Hefty bag and walking out with it filled up.
Im near Pittsburgh, which has a woke idiot for a mayor. Hurts to say it but don't bother with Pittsburgh unless you enjoy secondhand smoke.
Born and raised in Harrisburg, I've taken that train to Philly many times. Glad I stumbled across your channel. Subscribed!
I live in Philly and I have heard of that Brauhaus so it looks like I need to check it out next time I am down that way. The next trip time you are here there are some places not far from where you were at that you should hightlight such as Rittenhouse Square and Penns Landing. I also like the area around City Hall on the west and south sides. I think that a trip to the University City section would also be cool. Lots to see over there.
FYI ... there has been an uptick in people moving to Philly especially Center City. Surprise, surprise 15% are coming from NYC ...
I really love Philadelphia. Been a Phils fan since Thome signed with them in 2003 back in my early teenage years. Dad used to take me to two games in the summer between 2004-2007. Went to NLCS game 2 last year with my sister. We got a hotel next to Ben Franklin Bridge. We took public transportation (bus to the subway to the game). Walked the city after the game. It was really a good time. A lot of young people. Great times.
South Street stopped being fun, quirky, and a place to hang out about 25 years ago. It's now a post-trendy land of sadness, with a Starbucks.
No wonder why I don't think South street is anything special
@@homeoftek5844 It used to be counter-culture, fun and weird in the 60s-70s, started to gentrify in the 80s, and completely flipped in the 90's. Boring.
Really? I think it’s more ghetto now than ever hahaha
Born and raised in the Iladeph! Thank you for shining a light on the beauty of the City of Brotherly Love. We are more than the ghettos ( that every major city has) depicted by some in these RUclips Streets. #Phillystandproud
❤❤ Thanks for stopping by!
My wife & I stayed a couple blocks from your hotel when we were there last May. We ate lunch or breakfast at a different place in the market every day. I really loved my time in Philly, and I'm hoping we can get back again soon. We mostly were in the Center City area, so I'd like to get out more, especially to South Philly, which we saw a bit of and loved. Philly has a lot of what I love about New York City, but at a fraction of the price.
We actually spent some time at Milkboy, which had the feel of a cool neighborhood bar. I know they've got another location that is, I believe a music venue. But that South St. location just feels like a nice spot to chill. Granted, it was like a weekday afternoon. I understand South St. gets hopping on weekend nights. But we're old, so that's not really our scene.
Population of Philadelphia is around 1.6 million. The 5 million you mentioned is for the Philly Metro area
city hall at Christmas time is a tradition I love. I love Philly. truly is the best.
To me philly has everything. Walkable city, one of the last blue collar cities, good food, wonderful museums, sports complexes, and great sports culture. The problem is the drugs.
It's drugs everywhere, when you in the large city you see him more when you're in the suburbs you barely see it but it's everywhere
The blue collarness is dying and has been for more than 20 years.
One literally doesn't have to deal with zoned out druggies.
There is no reason to go where they have been and, sadly, still are: Kensington. There's no reason to ever go there.
@@yvonneplant9434 Agree to disagree
@@yvonneplant9434 Never go to kengsington.
Glad I decided to look at this vlog. I have not been to the Reading Terminal Market ( or Philly) since a few days before the Covid shut down. There are some changes at the market, need to get back to Philly, but have some knee problems now which I didn’t have then.
The Reading Terminal smells awful. HA, HA
Philadelphia is an awesome place to live. What makes living in the northeast cities so wonderful are not the sparkling buildings and new trains, but the opportunities to achieve a better life. Philadelphia has wonderful attractions, sports of every kind, world class museums and symphonic orchestra as well as excellent restaurants. You can find food from every country of the world. There also are some of the best hospitals and universities in the USA. But what makes the big cities (and almost every place) in the USA wonderful are the freedom and the opportunities. You can be raised very poor and grow up to have a very good life. Yes, there are bad neighborhoods and racism. I am Hispanic and black and I have faced discrimination in the USA as well as in my travels abroad. Asia is building wonderful new cities because they are new. The cities of the Northeast and Midwest are old and full of historical buildings. Every place has good and bad aspects to it.
Freedom? 😂 Old? 😂
Philtha delpia
@@krillin876stop hating on our city lol
The midwest is old??? Maybe detroit, cleveland and Chicago but that’s really it. most of the midwest is full of new buildings.
@aimxdy8680
Midwest cities like Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis, Buffalo, those cities have some of the most beautiful architectural buildings I've seen across this country. The "new" cities are boring glass with no thought behind them.
Good video! I'd recommend taking either the blue line (Market Frankford El Subway) or green line trolleys from 30th Street to your hotel next time. It's quicker and you won't have to wait in the rain either!
Seeing the rails in Tokyo then seeing Amtrak into Philly is so shocking. 😆
So true, but Americans really think they are the greatest in almost everything 😂 And all those flags everywhere… so stupid.
You should see all the flags in other countries, even the broke ones. @@on-the-pitch-p3w
I love this video! I graduate with a masters in clinical social work in August and I’m moving to Philly to come work, so excited in this video made the excitement even greater!
Don’t pay any attention to the negative comments. Every city has its problems and bad neighborhoods. Born and raised in the city and worked in Centre City for over 40 years. Never had a problem going to work or home. I even lived on the Penn campus for a while. It really is a city in transition. There are newer townhouses and condos going in all the time.
Ninguna ciudad puede ser mala con tan bella arquitectura como la de Filadelfia 😍
Also please check out northern liberties and fish town area of Philly. These areas are the hipsters and trendy areas. Very cool architecture and sooo many restaurants. Also south Philly Passyunk avenue is wonderful. China town in maybe one of the best in the country. king of Prussia mall is the 3 rd largest mall in America with all the high end luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Hermes, Chanel etc. Philadelphia penns landing waterfront is going through a 3 billion dollar remodel, completed in the next 5-6 years out of this world. Kelly drive is another beautiful waterfront district right behind Philadelphia museum of art one of the best art museums in America.
love from Philly born and rise
Beck’s Cajun Cafe has a Gumbo that is spot on, that is my favorite food at 30th Market. Been going there for 20 years and the thing I crave the most when I’m gone is that gumbo!
Love my city!
You can use credit card in SEPTA buses and trolleys. When you exit towards the 30th street side from the Train Station, it's a few walk to the trolley.
Love this city.
Suburban Philly dweller. You could say I have circled Philadelphia and worked in it- Montgo, Delco, Bucks, ( Pa) Burlington, Camden, Glousester countites ( NJ).
I used to visit Philadelphia for mostly music; that was how I got to know the CC grid, old City, South st. S Phila for sports, and some excellent dining!
On Lancaster note- I go to Record Connection in Ephrata, been to the Green Dragon farmers market, and serveral shmorgasborgs in Lancaster!
Stay safe. Beautiful videos❤
I love this city where I spent eight beautiful years of my life in Washington Square. Every block of the downtown has something to tell you. This city gave me a lot as well as several good friends. I never felt myself foreign there. It’s so emotional see you nice video and remember my places.
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the Liberty Bell is located in Old City, not Center City. There are lots of other neighborhoods besides Kensington that are unsafe. Also, center city can be dangerous at the wrong time of day/year. The rain kept the riff-raff off the streets.
We, the city of brotherly love thank you! #RingTheBell 🔔🇺🇸
Great job Zane coming from a life-long South Jersey resident. I was going to chastise you for getting whiz until you said it was homemade with truffles. I'd recommend a chheesesteak American or Provolone "wit" (fried onions.).
Like it!!!! America has many nice places..
Thee Reading Terminal Market! So much to eat there. Chinatown is nearby and has great restaurants.
Such a great channel, new sub and enjoying the content! Great stuff
Great video and tour! I was born in Lancaster in '59 before moving to Los Angeles (Seal Beach) in '62 and Florida in '81. I like to go back to visit relatives in Allentown. I actually had thought that Philly was all but run down but you set the record straight, thank you.
Its more livable than New York. It doesn't get the same attention love and crowds. The last part is why its more livable. Its a smaller population.
I’m so happy to see someone showing my city in a better light we get a bad rep but we have great places and events here we are very welcoming
I'm from Germany and knew nearly nothing except Kensington, so this video was very interesting for me 😄
You should watch the drone videos. I collect those. =)
Ugh. I live about 10 minutes from Kensington and I never have to drive through there. It’s so annoying to hear people talk about a section of a section of a neighborhood, in the city that people have never even been to.
Side note: we just swore in a new mayor and she is trying to fix the issue that our previous mayor created.
Yes you're right. It IS so annoying!@@lovesgucci1
My German relatives came for the mummers parade . They were blown away . The mounted police ,kids in 76ers gear , they were delighted by Philly. They think we carry cases of beer around regularly!! The El on New years going to the parade was a blast !
@@massiahgrom Can’t beat the drunken, hungover Mummers crowd!!!
Next time take your German relatives to an Eagles v Cowboys or Giants tailgate or Phillies playoff game & definitely travel via the subway! 😂
Go Sixers 🏀🤞
Great video...thinking about moving to Philly, I appreciate your insights!
I'm surprised that you didn't eat one of the 2 famous cheesesteak's that are iconic.
Overhyped.
Thank you for the Philly love brother. Lancaster, PA is on the rise and a wonderful town too btw,
Amazing City 😊 love your videos ❤
I'm not a cheesesteak fan, and whoopie pies and the wonderful soft pretzels [with mustard, please] are not on my diet. But I wonder why no one ever mentions my favorite Philly food: snapper soup, preferably with a generous splash of sherry.
I still remember my delighted surprise at my first taste 50 or so years ago. It was at Reading Terminal Market when there was still a Reading Terminal, where I had just gotten off the Crusader from Jersey City. That was my welcome. I hope you can still get it there; it's just not the same at a suburban restaurant.
Trains in USA looks old after yo been to South korea, Japan taiwan etc
yes its a sad comparison. america has created highways and neglected railways. they have about 30-40 years of catch-up to do with china/japan in railways. airports and private cars cannot replace good rail connectivity between large cities.
The train stink I used to travel the Acela between Newark NJ and Providence RI. Expensive and definitely much lower quality than what I've seen on tv for almost any place in the developed world
Slow down! Making this old lady's head spin. Also you fill an awful lot of people without their permission you could get in trouble. ❤
Grew up in DelCo and used to take the el to South Street all the time, just walking around and looking at everything.. Wondering what it would be like to live in Olde City in one of those really nice townhouses… window shop and talk to people. Fun bars also. I worked on South back in 06 and lived on Bainbridge st for a bit. Things look different now but South street changed all the time. I’m so glad you didn’t go to Pat’s or Geno’s for a cheesesteak. I’ve tried both and they’re not very good and just so overrated.
I've visited every major city in the USA and lived in several of them. I now live in Philadelphia, and you are correct, it IS America's greatest city. It is world class in every respect, and very affordable compared to other large east coast urban centers. Philly is the only World Heritage City in the USA which cements our position as America most historic city. Come visit...you'll see for yourself!
I'm a Philly native. I might take one of those tour rides with the tourists this summer to see what it's like since I love this city more than the average native