Remember most people from NYC are extremely friendly and helpful. If someone yells at, or is rude to you it's almost 100% because YOU were doing something stupid.
That is true for everywhere. Especially France and Italy. The French and the Italians very tough, smart, passionate, and no nonsense. Don't mess with some Italian women or you will rightfully get your arse handed back in a way that hurts. LOL.
I get it I have to be more intrepid at crosswalks. Back home I typically wait until a walk sign because you know I have no right to complain if I get hit by a car because it’s their right to go, but I guess this doesn’t apply in NYC.
This video is a godsend, as I'm currently in the process of planning a trip from the UK to New York for my 50th birthday. I've seen all your videos to do with the city and they're just valuable viewing, especially about the scams. Great work and easiest sub I've done
Great content. From a native….. don’t forget that you can always go to a hotel concierge at the front desk and they will be happy to help with ideas. Tell them you checking out hotels for a future trip.
I’ve become addicted to your videos as a foodie, Broadway fan and world traveler. Thanks for your helpful tips especially about NYC “don’t”s. Just as side note… I travel by myself and I’m out late at shows and dining. So despite the cost, I choose a midtown hotel for accommodations to avoid 30-60 minute subway rides at midnight. I can usually find a place within 15 minutes walk from Broadway. I do pay close to $200 a night for an upscale closet but it’s worth it for me.
Sent lat week in NY and used a bunch of your tips :) In regards of the subway, google maps is great for planning trips. If you select a subway stop on gmaps, it will show you which lines go by that stop. And you can plan by using directions to another stop just like if you are driving but select train instead. And for EU travelers. Mobile data is expensive. Use an esim to get cheap data.
My husband and I would love the boat cruise and visits to gardens and mansions. We had dinner one night at the top of the WTC that had a 360 view of NYC with mountains in the distance. We watched falcons play over the Hudson nearby a luxury residence with yachts parked at the riverside entrance and a garage full of luxury cars. NYC is also about lots of money.
Wow what a great video, so much value! I don’t thing I came across a single free resource offering this much great advice. Thank you 🙏 Just one comment: what is it with content creators from NYC sprinkling your content with patronising advice? 🥴
Great tips! Travelling to NYC in a week from Europe. Just a point with OMNY contactless option for EU visitors with a visa/mastercard enabled chip card, there will be fees on top of every tap transaction of approx 2%, different for different banks but unless one is using Revolut or N26, those fees on the smaller transactions can really add up. Prob best then to get a Metro card. Contactless is super convenient but might not be the best financially viable option for travellers from Europe etc :)
Thanks for this. Next month will be the third time I've visited NYC from Manchester, England within 12 months (although the second time was a brief stop over). Safe to say the city has got under my skin!
Planning my first trip to New York this summer to watch the Yankees. Arriving via Amtrak at Penn Station. Worried about using the subway to go places is the only thing holding me back. Wish there was a forum to get advise about how to and which ones to take
I always tell people visiting New York to avoid to scammers, like the people selling fake tickets to attractions. Remember to buy tickets from official vendors, not the sketchy people standing near the attractions trying to convince you otherwise. I see this all the time in lower Manhattan with fake Statue of Liberty tickets.
Top of the Rock was so worth it for me on my first visit two weeks ago. Like you said, you really feel part of the city, spent about two hours up there at night.
As a frequent visitor to NYC I still use a MetroCard- (Reduced Fare version for Seniors). I understand there will be other option for Seniors later this year.
@@HereBeBarrwhere can you find out about random things, such as can I get to an airshow or military displays/open days. Where are the different gig Venues or day long music events. Or something so American it would be a shame to miss out on.
@@Filmchica99 I walk like 15k steps on my average workday, I walked like 20k steps every workday when I went to the top, I was also like barely overweight when I did it too.
the contrast between the 2 is very interesting. We need a city that has all the best parts of NY and LA combined without the bad parts, thatd be the perfect city
California is the most beautiful state in America. Thousands of huge wonderful beaches along PC-1. It beats Hawaii. Most of the postcard perfect beaches in Hawaii have been bought and walled off by the very wealthy leaving only a sliver of a view to let others know what they are missing. There are some postcard beaches with small parking lots and no parking spaces after 9 am. Otherwise, you have to park far away along a busy highway and choose between getting scratched up by roadside brushes or possibly hit by crazy drivers. Hawaii is always overcrowded by thousands of tourists at all hours of the day and evening. Most of the old Island ambiance is gone.
I am coming to New York City next week and train doesn’t get in until midnight. What is the best way to get from Penn Station in New York to the Meadowlands after midnight
Prayer For The French Republic closed on March 3rd so you might want to take that segment out. Also, just a warning. I love the New York Botanical Garden with all of my heart, but be wary of your personal possessions. I went to see the orchid show a few years ago and my phone was pickpocked up while I was taking pics with my camera. The display is in their main greenhouse which gets crazy busy. To add to the bike thing I have almost been hit walking on the sidewalk by both bikes and modpeds. I have also almost been hit while they run red lights.
Thank you for the reminder to those first-timers who visit the 9/11 memorial to not take smiling selfies. I visit often from Los Angeles, and I can't tell you how much it bothers me when I see people taking selfies and peace signs at the memorial. I have asked people nicely not to do that but rather take a photo of the location. They fail to remember it's still a resting place.
Travelling to New York in may and on a budget which is already challenging to find anywhere affordable can any tell me how reliable is an air bnb and if flying in and out of jfk is it too difficult to try and stay in jersey as that seems to have the cheapest options or paying slightly more to stay in Brooklyn is worth it? Thanks in advance
Hi! We are traveling to New York soon. We are driving not flying, but do not want to actually drive in New York City. What are good options? We would like to park the car and use the subway. Is there a place to park the car before we actually get into NYC? Perhaps a park and ride with a commuter train taking us into the city?
saw someone jump off the brooklyn bridge when i visited, was a great expereince as I had only heard stories of it happening, seeing it in real life i must admit was very lucky
🧐 Project "The bee honeycomb model of the conglomerates"Will Solve the Problem of Megacities and save Dollar 💰🐝. "To be, or not to be, that's the question:"... Hamlet's monologue. Shakespeare. Archimedes XXI century 😇.
Ah great, so tipping is our fault... well, we bought tipping into the world, let us take it out. You're gonna have to work double hard to get a tip from me now, it's a London ting 😅
Love your videos. You show the essence of NYC. As a fellow New Yorker thanks for promoting our beautiful city.
Remember most people from NYC are extremely friendly and helpful. If someone yells at, or is rude to you it's almost 100% because YOU were doing something stupid.
That is true for everywhere. Especially France and Italy. The French and the Italians very tough, smart, passionate, and no nonsense. Don't mess with some Italian women or you will rightfully get your arse handed back in a way that hurts. LOL.
@@ganymeade5151 eh. Tomatow tomato
I get it I have to be more intrepid at crosswalks. Back home I typically wait until a walk sign because you know I have no right to complain if I get hit by a car because it’s their right to go, but I guess this doesn’t apply in NYC.
This video is a godsend, as I'm currently in the process of planning a trip from the UK to New York for my 50th birthday. I've seen all your videos to do with the city and they're just valuable viewing, especially about the scams. Great work and easiest sub I've done
Great content. From a native….. don’t forget that you can always go to a hotel concierge at the front desk and they will be happy to help with ideas. Tell them you checking out hotels for a future trip.
Great compilation! Eliminates having to look around for different subjects.
I’ve become addicted to your videos as a foodie, Broadway fan and world traveler. Thanks for your helpful tips especially about NYC “don’t”s. Just as side note… I travel by myself and I’m out late at shows and dining. So despite the cost, I choose a midtown hotel for accommodations to avoid 30-60 minute subway rides at midnight. I can usually find a place within 15 minutes walk from Broadway. I do pay close to $200 a night for an upscale closet but it’s worth it for me.
That makes sense!
@@susanshinkai4787 hey did you happen to see the return of Sweeney Todd while it was still going ?
Hi Here, just to say a very big thank you for the helpful and very fun videos. A big thank you to your camera buddy too!
Sent lat week in NY and used a bunch of your tips :)
In regards of the subway, google maps is great for planning trips. If you select a subway stop on gmaps, it will show you which lines go by that stop. And you can plan by using directions to another stop just like if you are driving but select train instead.
And for EU travelers. Mobile data is expensive. Use an esim to get cheap data.
I love summit. It is my favourite place as a tourist visiting from overseas. It was an awesome time spent there.
Excellent, Jon. I'll watch this video later when I finish the gym. Hope you and the family are all well! Big thumbs up.
Jon, This video is GOLD. 🙌 Thanks so much.
The Full Monty! Even I, being a former NYer Born in Brooklyn, can use these tips when I come back to visit.
Excellent Jon!
My husband and I would love the boat cruise and visits to gardens and mansions. We had dinner one night at the top of the WTC that had a 360 view of NYC with mountains in the distance. We watched falcons play over the Hudson nearby a luxury residence with yachts parked at the riverside entrance and a garage full of luxury cars. NYC is also about lots of money.
I look forward to watching this later 😊
Hi Jon,
Thank you for this review video for tourists in NYC. I really like this overview.
I watch your channel avidly.
Best Wishes,
Peter
Wow what a great video, so much value! I don’t thing I came across a single free resource offering this much great advice. Thank you 🙏
Just one comment: what is it with content creators from NYC sprinkling your content with patronising advice? 🥴
Great tips! Travelling to NYC in a week from Europe. Just a point with OMNY contactless option for EU visitors with a visa/mastercard enabled chip card, there will be fees on top of every tap transaction of approx 2%, different for different banks but unless one is using Revolut or N26, those fees on the smaller transactions can really add up. Prob best then to get a Metro card. Contactless is super convenient but might not be the best financially viable option for travellers from Europe etc :)
Thanks for this.
Next month will be the third time I've visited NYC from Manchester, England within 12 months (although the second time was a brief stop over). Safe to say the city has got under my skin!
Planning my first trip to New York this summer to watch the Yankees. Arriving via Amtrak at Penn Station. Worried about using the subway to go places is the only thing holding me back. Wish there was a forum to get advise about how to and which ones to take
Going back in July. Thank you so much for this compilation!
Intrepid is an amazing place to visit too. Loved it too ♥
Thank you so much! I'm going to NYC in july and I really needed a video like this to have everything planned
I always tell people visiting New York to avoid to scammers, like the people selling fake tickets to attractions. Remember to buy tickets from official vendors, not the sketchy people standing near the attractions trying to convince you otherwise. I see this all the time in lower Manhattan with fake Statue of Liberty tickets.
Thank you. I'm going in Sept. 😊
Avoid some dicey places also. NYC does have violent crime.
Top of the Rock was so worth it for me on my first visit two weeks ago. Like you said, you really feel part of the city, spent about two hours up there at night.
Totally agree!
I think it’s the best view because you get the entire park unobstructed and then the rest of the city on the other side
Love the video bro! great idea for a yearly video.
Best video on NYC.
As a frequent visitor to NYC I still use a MetroCard- (Reduced Fare version for Seniors). I understand there will be other option for Seniors later this year.
Always wanted to come to NY for Xmas.. ..but one day I suppose.. on a different note love India lol xx bless you brother from London ❤
Dude!!! You GOTTA
try BROOKLYN ROOTS in Bay Ridge!!! Right up your alley!!!!
Summit One and the Edge are the best observation decks.
Not Long now... Looking forward to taking a couple of Nowaday tours (but not as much as lunch with you)
I enjoyed your video it is great
Tour busses and Hop n Rides are great.
Would love to learn about lovely boutique home goods spots for gifts and personal items, artisian jewelry and gifts.
Thank you so much for the video. It really helped!
Omny is Not only from monday to Sunday now! It is Any 7 day period :)
Thanks looking forward to this
Could you do videos on day trips away from manhattan? Like rent a car or use Turo ?
Awesome lesson! I have a question : Can I still use the same riff if I am using the easy version in the different key?
Quanti luoghi stupendi da visitare ❤ c'è da perdersi nelle scelta da fare e comunque che bello sarebbe poterli vederli tutti ❤
Excited about utopia bagel
I'd never use a shuttlebus again for the exact reasons you gave. The last time I went it didn't turn up so had to get a taxi back to jfk.
J! Can you folks revisit Coney Island this year...
hopefully before Labour Day😅
You know what, I think i will. On my radar, it's been a long time. I did show it for Christmas actually.
@@HereBeBarrwhere can you find out about random things, such as can I get to an airshow or military displays/open days. Where are the different gig Venues or day long music events. Or something so American it would be a shame to miss out on.
I am leaving in 6 hours, could have use this video last week hehe
I did the crown of the statue of liberty, it is not for the unfit, it was probably one of the hardest things ive done physically.
For context only: What is your fitness level
@@Filmchica99 I walk like 15k steps on my average workday, I walked like 20k steps every workday when I went to the top, I was also like barely overweight when I did it too.
@@youjustgotcarled okay so much more fit than the average person! That is useful context thank you ✌🏼
Son and friend are going to NY this month, couldn’t book a ticket for the Empire State Building for less than $140, we’re in Canada, friend in the UK
My hectic life in California just seems easier after watching this
the contrast between the 2 is very interesting. We need a city that has all the best parts of NY and LA combined without the bad parts, thatd be the perfect city
California is the most beautiful state in America. Thousands of huge wonderful beaches along PC-1. It beats Hawaii. Most of the postcard perfect beaches in Hawaii have been bought and walled off by the very wealthy leaving only a sliver of a view to let others know what they are missing. There are some postcard beaches with small parking lots and no parking spaces after 9 am. Otherwise, you have to park far away along a busy highway and choose between getting scratched up by roadside brushes or possibly hit by crazy drivers. Hawaii is always overcrowded by thousands of tourists at all hours of the day and evening. Most of the old Island ambiance is gone.
I am coming to New York City next week and train doesn’t get in until midnight. What is the best way to get from Penn Station in New York to the Meadowlands after midnight
Prayer For The French Republic closed on March 3rd so you might want to take that segment out. Also, just a warning. I love the New York Botanical Garden with all of my heart, but be wary of your personal possessions. I went to see the orchid show a few years ago and my phone was pickpocked up while I was taking pics with my camera. The display is in their main greenhouse which gets crazy busy. To add to the bike thing I have almost been hit walking on the sidewalk by both bikes and modpeds. I have also almost been hit while they run red lights.
2026 i Will Return To Visit New York City
Thank you for the reminder to those first-timers who visit the 9/11 memorial to not take smiling selfies. I visit often from Los Angeles, and I can't tell you how much it bothers me when I see people taking selfies and peace signs at the memorial. I have asked people nicely not to do that but rather take a photo of the location. They fail to remember it's still a resting place.
Travelling to New York in may and on a budget which is already challenging to find anywhere affordable can any tell me how reliable is an air bnb and if flying in and out of jfk is it too difficult to try and stay in jersey as that seems to have the cheapest options or paying slightly more to stay in Brooklyn is worth it? Thanks in advance
Is this the prices for individual people or was this for both of them?
How does Omny (or any other card) work if you're with kids?
Not the very little ones!
Hi! We are traveling to New York soon. We are driving not flying, but do not want to actually drive in New York City. What are good options? We would like to park the car and use the subway. Is there a place to park the car before we actually get into NYC? Perhaps a park and ride with a commuter train taking us into the city?
Look up Secaucus, NJ Train
I visit New York soon
no u can not
Hello 👋
I like to hold my metrocard above my debit when I tap and go with OMNY, wonder how many tourists behind me think metrocards tag and go bc of it 💀
I've watched most of your video's for some reason the voice over seemed extra echoey this video, could be just me.. acoustic foam maybe?
saw someone jump off the brooklyn bridge when i visited, was a great expereince as I had only heard stories of it happening, seeing it in real life i must admit was very lucky
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🧐 Project "The bee honeycomb model of the conglomerates"Will Solve the Problem of Megacities and save Dollar 💰🐝. "To be, or not to be, that's the question:"... Hamlet's monologue. Shakespeare. Archimedes XXI century 😇.
Ah great, so tipping is our fault... well, we bought tipping into the world, let us take it out. You're gonna have to work double hard to get a tip from me now, it's a London ting 😅
WAT IS THE REASON WHEN THERES AN EMPTY SUBWAY CAR
Usually something bad, crap, pee, a rat
@@rodolfobelco8060 ok
UPDATE to new fare $2.90
GO TO EVERY STORE THATS HAS TO DO WITH SUGAR, LIKE THE STORE ITS SUGAR
Please can you translate into French?
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Employers should pay their staff a proper wage and end this tipping culture.
usa tip culture my ass
actually Paris is the fashion capital of the world and always has been lol
Bro, when shit people take advantage of the system, the good people get fucked. Fix the loopholes, please!
BIDEN HARRIS 2024
@HereBeBarr its almost about that ⏰ after 🏕 its 🏖☀time . Time to let lose N.Y.C is going too be crazy 🌊 with 🚴🚵🗽🛥⛲🛳🚇🚊🚍🚔🚑🚒🚦🚧👮🏽👮🏼👷🏽👲🏽🏃🏾🚶👫