EXPLORE NYC | Visiting Chinatown with a local travel guide

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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024

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  • @avajules
    @avajules 4 года назад +465

    Elena, this is truly a masterpiece! You did such a wonderful job with it, it’s so inspiring

  • @annalyndell
    @annalyndell 4 года назад +506

    I'm really proud of you for finally pursuing the documentary direction you've spoken passionately about before. You're so talented!

    • @natalia3.143
      @natalia3.143 3 года назад +1

      I was thinking the same thing !!!

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  3 года назад +14

      Ahhhh thank you! I've been wanting to fovever :')

  • @ashleyweil185
    @ashleyweil185 4 года назад +268

    Someone get this girl a travel show, i love this!

  • @leahsfieldnotes
    @leahsfieldnotes 4 года назад +492

    omg this is so stunning elena!! thank you for supporting the chinese community 🤗

    • @fareehamehmood5278
      @fareehamehmood5278 4 года назад +3

      aaah i love your channel!1!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @marilou3473
      @marilou3473 4 года назад +11

      its so sad that where i live (Montreal), many shops and restaurents were vandalized because of the hate toward asian since the beggining of the pandemic.

    • @fareehamehmood5278
      @fareehamehmood5278 4 года назад +2

      @@marilou3473 that sucks!

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  3 года назад +5

      Ah thanks Leah!!

  • @giaxalyse
    @giaxalyse 4 года назад +364

    This is basically a mini documentary wow, seriously the time, effort, editing, etc that was put into this is amazing. I really enjoy how you’re not sugar coating or focusing solely on the more stereotypical tourist elements of New York City! As someone who’s never really been I feel like I’ve gotten to spend a day in the city LOL. Also makes me want to explore/appreciate the lesser known parts of my city as well instead of waiting to travel elsewhere. Kinda like appreciate what you have now instead of waiting and living for an uncertain future.

  • @angelinanicollle
    @angelinanicollle 4 года назад +262

    Elena!! You absolutely killed this! Made me feel like I was there & the time and effort absolutely did not go unnoticed!

  • @helloalexandraa
    @helloalexandraa 3 года назад +74

    As an Asian-American, I especially loved this!!! Would love to hear more about your Iranian-American upbringing 😇

  • @CynicalDuchess
    @CynicalDuchess 4 года назад +197

    if you ever want an in depth tour of all the hotspots in Orthodox Jewish parts of Brooklyn, hmu lol

    • @angeliee
      @angeliee 4 года назад +10

      can’t wait for this collab 🤩

    • @thatsimi8878
      @thatsimi8878 3 года назад +3

      Would be so cool!

    • @lielshapiro9310
      @lielshapiro9310 3 года назад +2

      I would love to see this!!

    • @m.e.5607
      @m.e.5607 3 года назад +1

      omg yes pls

  • @ladydalrymple
    @ladydalrymple 4 года назад +97

    As a third generation native New Yorker, I really appreciated this. Not sure if this was intentional, but it was a complete 180 from the apartment tour video you posted of some New York transplants which, in my opinion, were not the people to highlight in speaking about Bushwick. I love how you celebrate the richness in culture and diversity of all the five boroughs of New York City and capture this from a local's perspective.

  • @katrinaverlinde3419
    @katrinaverlinde3419 4 года назад +118

    You should do Jackson Heights next!! It's home to a lot of the Indian/Nepali community. Visited with my bf last year and it was so fun :)) Love this series!

    • @krised5194
      @krised5194 3 года назад +4

      Yes!! Jackson Heights, Flushing, Elmhurst, Astoria so many good places to chose from!!!

  • @danielle8877
    @danielle8877 4 года назад +144

    when the pandemic is over i wish u could have a netflix show where they sponsor you to travel all over the world and tell us all about it! you are so informative and entertaining!

  • @hritikas781
    @hritikas781 4 года назад +60

    I think it's really cool that you're trying to show that xenophobia is not cool, especially because if the whole pandemic. Love you💘

  • @SN-vc5uv
    @SN-vc5uv 4 года назад +65

    This was so thoughtfully done! I love how you highlighted the history of both the culture and the neighborhood as well as the importance of supporting local businesses in Chinatown. As a Dominican New Yorker from the Bronx, I would love to see you do one on Dominican/Puerto Rican neighborhoods in NYC! Especially since the local businesses (and overall culture) in those areas like Washington heights/LES/Spanish Harlem are being negatively affected by the pandemic and gentrification as well

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  3 года назад +5

      Yesss I would absolutely love to highlight those areas!! If you ever would want to show me around, shoot me a dm :)

  • @naxtsgu
    @naxtsgu 4 года назад +15

    as an asian, i reall really appreciate what you did in this video/series. you've killed it! excited for the next! ❤️

  • @kenzyaggour864
    @kenzyaggour864 4 года назад +51

    Oh god Elenaaaa this is sooo good
    (also the intro is so poignant, it made me so happy and hopeful for a better future where everything is okay again)

  • @joymae
    @joymae 4 года назад +17

    Thank you for highlighting Chinatown, this part of the town needs all the help it can get after this crazy year!

  • @mel.4222
    @mel.4222 4 года назад +26

    I LOVE THIS. As a NY native this is very much appreciated and so sweet.

  • @sophiacastano7501
    @sophiacastano7501 4 года назад +18

    I can only imagine how exhausting this was to edit as it's so long and well researched but I seriously applaud you. I love what you're doing please please please keep making content. Sending you my love.

  • @postdreaming
    @postdreaming 4 года назад +35

    I loved the representation of Hong Kong and Cantonese culture in this video! There's a lot of diversity and complexity under the "Chinese" label and it's such a relevant conversation right now to understand and preserve Hong Kong culture :) not to mention, this is such beautifully structured and shot!

  • @annikafurman7711
    @annikafurman7711 4 года назад +3

    This is one of the best videos you've ever made! So excited for this series! I think people forget how incredible their own backyard can be. Traveling internationally is such a privilege and also really takes a tole on the environment! Love that you're promoting traveling locally!

  • @anaisindia
    @anaisindia 4 года назад +38

    DOCUMENTARY QUALITY! ❤️

  • @babybluebabyblue
    @babybluebabyblue 4 года назад +11

    this was so so good! congrats Elena! you're giving me hope on americans and influencers lol i love that you're not trying to act as guru but more like someone who's open to listening others

  • @yagurlsai988
    @yagurlsai988 4 года назад

    ughhh the effort that goes into her videos....**chefs kiss**

  • @nanal1nha
    @nanal1nha 4 года назад +4

    Elenaaaaa, after I started watching your videos I see life from a different perspective. You're such a talented and inspiring woman! Keep being you!!
    Love from Brazil

  • @trouvaille1558
    @trouvaille1558 3 года назад +2

    Elena, the growth I'm witnessing in your channel along with the improved quality and cinematography is something you should be proud of. This video was amazing in every aspect.

  • @aadyadas6543
    @aadyadas6543 4 года назад +2

    I freaking love how this has such fox travel vibes but it is so much better and feels so genuine, thank you for making these stressful days better by helping us travel while sitting at home and help educate about various cultures and how some people are ignorant towards a lot of communities due to this global pandemic. LOVE THE VIDEO

  • @sally-annehunt8820
    @sally-annehunt8820 4 года назад +4

    Howwww is this content free!? I learned so much just from this video. And the quality is just stunning! I'm definetly watching the ads all the way through.

  • @MelissaMui
    @MelissaMui 4 года назад +5

    thank you for focusing on cantonese culture! im from hong kong and live in new york right now and this video made me miss home so much! i love this series and cant wait for more :)

  • @serinamarie9517
    @serinamarie9517 4 года назад +1

    You are like bringing vice documentary style energy to your youtube channel and are one of the first youtubers that I have seen do this. This mixed with your laidback personality is so creative and can't wait for more!

  • @charlottewestphal4828
    @charlottewestphal4828 4 года назад +3

    Wow Elena!!! This is your best video ever!!! The filming, editing & narrative of the whole video is so so good! Could've easily thought that this was a documentary by vice!! Super excited for the upcoming episodes

  • @kaelynmynhier2406
    @kaelynmynhier2406 3 года назад +4

    Chinatown was my favorite part of going to NYC. It was so nice to see the family-run shops and restaurants as opposed to the big chains and gentrified cafes of the rest of Manhattan. The culture is so rich and it really makes you feel welcome. If this video didn't already convince you (unlikely) you should make Chinatown a lifetime bucket-list place to visit!

  • @user-hg8eq4jm8v
    @user-hg8eq4jm8v 4 года назад +5

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Thank you so much for taking the time to share the history, clips and take us along the city. This is so perfect in encouraging us to try out the places that are not "touristy". More videos like this please. *Plus, WHO knew there were three China Towns?!? I have only been to one.

  • @hailyfu
    @hailyfu 4 года назад +3

    Ahhh im from Hong Kong and im so glad that elena is interested in the unique Cantonese culture!!!! I feel like it's been slowly fading away and definitely more ppl should know more about the culture!

  • @vuurstuurder
    @vuurstuurder 4 года назад +1

    YES ELENA, you did it again! It seriously looked like part of a documentary, but in a way that's more appealing (imo) to teens and people in their twenties/thirties (but also everyone of older age of course) than most documentaries you see on tv. Loved the shots. Also really informative!

  • @Ben1998Jamin
    @Ben1998Jamin 4 года назад +2

    The different cultures throughout NYC & in the world make you never stop exploring and it's awesome !
    Great video Elena!

  • @MD-ck1xe
    @MD-ck1xe 4 года назад

    Elana, the effort you are putting into your videos is really top notch. There are so many youtubers who film the same thing each week, it's really refreshing to watch your work.

  • @kiras.2715
    @kiras.2715 4 года назад +5

    This intro got me hype. This is an INCREDIBLE series!!!

  • @AutumnRusso
    @AutumnRusso 4 года назад +5

    OKAAAAYYY i love where this channel is going ❤️❤️❤️

  • @seananderson7463
    @seananderson7463 4 года назад

    The production!! The research!! This video is ICONIC!!!

  • @thesustainabilityenthusiast
    @thesustainabilityenthusiast 3 года назад

    Thanks for taking the time to highlight culture and uplifting this community in the city, was great learning more about Hong Kong specifically as well - overall loved how genuine this video felt!

  • @Amanda-mp1nz
    @Amanda-mp1nz 3 года назад

    So psyched about this series!!!! I’m moving to NYC in jan/feb and one of my top favorite things about the city is the diversity and how you can literally feel like you’re in a whole different country after going just a few subway stops away!

  • @cpxj9175
    @cpxj9175 3 года назад

    Thank you for making videos like this to appreciate other cultures🥺🙏🏻 keep it up elena!!

  • @BeautifulLeyla
    @BeautifulLeyla 3 года назад

    the quality of everything in this video is insane!!

  • @dia6062
    @dia6062 3 года назад +1

    This was so beautifully done. I can’t wait to see how the series continues. This was so lovely to watch. Especially as an Asian.

  • @tsiky7smile
    @tsiky7smile 3 года назад

    This video is the perfect example of why Elena is my favorite youtuber.

  • @Angelface-zp3fk
    @Angelface-zp3fk 3 года назад

    Fabulous video! I loved seeing how your upbringing helped shape you into who you are today and how welcoming you are of others!❤️

  • @dianehill7361
    @dianehill7361 4 года назад +9

    this is sooo great and informative - really well done interviewing folks from these local communities. I am curious to see what it might look like to include Native American or Indigenous perspectives of living in the city. As well, I think even acknowledging the settler colonialism that has happened here to be important as well. Thanks for making this!

  • @fandemileyxsiempre
    @fandemileyxsiempre 3 года назад

    Elena, I've been watching your videos for a while now and I can truly say that you've outdone yourself with this one. Congratulations! I'm so excited for this series because I've always dreamed of living in NY one day and these videos make me SO happy and make me love NY even more.
    Thank you so much for the hard work, love and effort you put on your videos. It's truly inspiring.
    Greetings from Chile!

  • @kimlilac5641
    @kimlilac5641 4 года назад +2

    I NEED A SERIES OF VLOGS LIKE THIS PLS
    THIS IS SO GOOD VERY INFORMATIVE AND ENTERTAINING.

  • @VSandTaylorSwiftLove
    @VSandTaylorSwiftLove 4 года назад +4

    this was soooo good such a pleasure to watch!! this is definitely your calling Elena. saved this to my favorites playlist!!! woo!

  • @rebeccasylvernale8531
    @rebeccasylvernale8531 3 года назад

    Elena, I adore your dedication to listening to others and learning about different cultures, it's so cool to learn so much I didn't know about a little part of the city I call home!

  • @clairemullins1599
    @clairemullins1599 4 года назад

    you can just tell this is something elena truly loves to do and it’s her passion. she put so much time and effort into this I bet. this was so inspiring and such an amazing video😭🧡

  • @genisseoarde7078
    @genisseoarde7078 3 года назад

    Elena this is so good. For someone who have always dreamed of living in NY; one of the oldest city and the most diversed (and most sociopolitical accepting locals) this is like living the dream for us. I can totally understand now, Elena is really meant to live in New York 💕

  • @ansleytaylor
    @ansleytaylor 3 года назад

    The editing makes this feel like a movie, I hope the series keeps going! 💕

  • @rikkacua8823
    @rikkacua8823 3 года назад

    Elena, you have really out done yourself

  • @emiliabugueiromeyer8166
    @emiliabugueiromeyer8166 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much Elena!! I haven´t been able to travel in the last few years because it´s so expensive, but your vlogs allow me to see a piece of the world

  • @SpookyGhostHands
    @SpookyGhostHands 4 года назад +8

    Ugh I miss going to chinatown! I live in Bushwick, but my office is located on the north border of TriBeCa, so I would always grab lunch in Chinatown. I miss the vibes and the food so much! TY for highlighting this wonderful neighborhood :)

  • @martasfakeaccount2473
    @martasfakeaccount2473 3 года назад

    i literally feel so lucky that i found you, the content and its QUALITY is just crazy good, i kind of dont want this channel to become super famous bc im in love with the tight feeling of community here but this channel deserves all the attention, if not its own docuseries on netflix or something!!!! i really REALLY love your content, super entertaining and makes me feel like im in new york with you every single time i watch your videos, so yeah..

  • @angeliee
    @angeliee 4 года назад +4

    i am so excited for the rest of this series 😭 waiting for the day i can travel to nyc and explore the city like this

  • @jameelahismail4981
    @jameelahismail4981 3 года назад

    This video is done so beautifully it made me cry!!!!!!

  • @tofutwister
    @tofutwister 4 года назад +4

    wow you seriously need your own show on netflix or something holy cow the quality is out of this world

  • @chriskr4661
    @chriskr4661 3 года назад

    this video is such a masterpiece !!! Worth watching it 10000%

  • @starringclarissa
    @starringclarissa 3 года назад

    elena this is such a beautiful video. it gets tiring to see asian culture as something to be bought or as an aesthetic and you executed how to appreciate it and learn about it wonderfully. your content is incredibly refreshing and reassuring :)

  • @XxAeroxX17
    @XxAeroxX17 3 года назад

    I have officially subscribed because of this video! It's so well done and a very interesting series that I hope you continue after covid! Amazing you started in Chinatown and gave it the glory it deserves with everything that is happening right now! WELL DONE

  • @maiteartazcoz8416
    @maiteartazcoz8416 4 года назад

    I don't usually comment on the videos but this one is just too good. Beautifully done, super interesting! Can't wait for more of this series!

  • @brycezhang6989
    @brycezhang6989 3 года назад

    Love your videos, and this one is my favorite! I love how open you are to embrace different cultures.

  • @ChainCat23
    @ChainCat23 3 года назад

    Lovely to watch, thanks Elena and Jessie!

  • @shakera3734
    @shakera3734 4 года назад

    Absolutely love the direction your channel is going. Shows a true purpose, so unique and enjoyable to watch!

  • @LizApizaa
    @LizApizaa 4 года назад

    The quality of your videos. Just wow!!!

  • @michaelroot4425
    @michaelroot4425 4 года назад

    Did i just watch an actual documentation?! I LOVE this. The production quality! The visuals! The editing! The information provided!!! Pls continue doing these!!!!

  • @iambrionny
    @iambrionny 3 года назад

    This is such a great idea for a series! Thought the video was super informative and showed a new side to Chinatown and places most people would probably miss.

  • @earthbyellie
    @earthbyellie 4 года назад

    This video is absolute qualityyyy wow I am literally in the awe, the story telling, the editing, the filming and the info were all ridiculoussssly good ! So clear the sheer effort that went into this video woweeeee 💘💘

  • @svenjameiner9532
    @svenjameiner9532 3 года назад

    love how much time and dedication you put into your videos. Really loved this one

  • @rheamehrotra119
    @rheamehrotra119 4 года назад

    You're my guiding light in these trying times Elena. I love your travel vlogs and you've really outdone yourself this time. Kudos to you. Love and light.

  • @vanessavaldez1357
    @vanessavaldez1357 4 года назад

    Loved seeing you dive into different cultures and educating us more on Chinatowns history and Jessie’s background! I hope you do plenty more 😍

  • @alexandracmdavid
    @alexandracmdavid 3 года назад

    It’s funny because since I came across your channel, I identify myself so much with you, but I couldn’t explain why. I guess in terms of values and approach towards life in general. And now finding out your mum was an Iranian immigrant and you grew up in France (pretty much the same as me, my mother is an Iranian who immigrated in Belgium as a child and my father is French), it makes so much sense ! I always think it’s funny when you identify yourself with people you think you have nothing in common with, but then you realize common cultures always play a little role (not in an obvious « here are my traditions » way but more subtly, in the way of being/thinking). Anyways I love your videos, thanks for being a little ray of sunshine ! ☀️

  • @elianaflores4243
    @elianaflores4243 3 года назад

    Pleaseeee do more nyc mini documentaries!!!! I LOVED this

  • @klaraanna178
    @klaraanna178 4 года назад +2

    THIS IS AMAZING!!! goosebumps all over! You're so talented and creative! ❤️ I feel like a proud mum watching this video! (kinda weird expression but I don't know how to put it 😆 because you outdid yourself!) It's sooooo good and I learnt so much! Jessie seems so sweet and kind ❤️ I'm just beyond happy you started the series and can't wait for the next part! 😇

  • @julies498
    @julies498 3 года назад

    I love everything about this video way to go Elena please do more videos like this, it was so enjoyable and fun to watch it felt like we were traveling with you and getting to know Chinese culture!

  • @ruthgoossens7223
    @ruthgoossens7223 4 года назад

    Wow you can just see the amount of work that was put into this!

  • @vanessas5426
    @vanessas5426 4 года назад

    You make such great content!! Excited for the rest of the series 👏

  • @y.a.2419
    @y.a.2419 3 года назад

    ELENAAAA!! THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL! 😭😭💖💖💖 I've always loved you and followed you bc of your travel vids (your solo euro trips got me hooked)!! And I'm just so happy how your content has grown throughout these years. Your travel vids are not just travel vids bc you put sm of your personal touch, heart, and soul and I think that's what make them so special. And also how awesome it is that you feature and embrace various cultures. Keep em coming! Tysm for sharing this! NY is also my dream city✨ and as an Asian myself, yes, food!!

  • @hanumaprilia
    @hanumaprilia 4 года назад

    I love how adaptive you are and it inspires me a lot! Thank you, Elena 💕

  • @Karina-il5wc
    @Karina-il5wc 3 года назад

    This video was great! I've watched a lot of your vids and this was for sure one of your best. Super informative, loved it!

  • @carox7155
    @carox7155 3 года назад

    i looove this video!!! thank you for not only showing beautiful places but also sharing interesting information and backstories! more videos like this please

  • @faenomenal
    @faenomenal 4 года назад

    THE EDIT. THE CONTENT. WE STANNNNNN

  • @arireb
    @arireb 3 года назад

    Elena, this was AMAZING. I am always wowed by the quality of your videos but this one... I mean seriously, when did you attend mental film school bc you totally have an eye for this stuff!!! Like the other comments have said, this was so inspiring and special, just to see a youtuber do something different and super valuable, meaningful, informative and HELPING people but in a unique way that’s not “oh let’s all donate to x cause!” That kind of action is great, but this can really make such a huge difference since it digs through all the layers of so many different issues (not to mention literally just being helpful to viewers by demystifying the overwhelming chaos that is NYC!!) and is so personal. Sorry for the rant, just wanted you to know how much I appreciate this and how much more of this content the world needs right now, so keep it up

  • @mikita205
    @mikita205 3 года назад

    I’ve seen your videos around for a while and after this video not only do I love your videography but also appreciate your genuine heart and passing the mic as opposed to “sorry I’m white :///” discourse that some ppl have mistaken as “activism” I am subscribed! ESP in NYC there is more than just soho and gentrified/insta famous streets!!

  • @kxthe
    @kxthe 4 года назад

    I expected a casual vlog but I got a whole cinematic movie with a bunch of information. This video is amazing!

  • @meeraelmasri269
    @meeraelmasri269 3 года назад

    I really liked this. Showing the culture really well, very respectful & informative xx

  • @johnathanguo5009
    @johnathanguo5009 3 года назад

    this is so thoughtfully considered and well made. thank you for using your platform to highlight the unique neighborhoods and cultures in nyc!!!

  • @damalisdiary
    @damalisdiary 4 года назад +7

    I've been wanting to go to NYC for years (I've only been to Buffalo NY) and this video makes me want to go even more.

  • @courtneymar6324
    @courtneymar6324 4 года назад

    i really love how you edit your videos and i can tell how much effort your put into youtube!!

  • @cassidyvor8545
    @cassidyvor8545 4 года назад

    Thank you for uploading this during a stressful time. New York City is my favorite and I miss traveling there. This is just giving me some peace❤️

  • @laurafalduti3149
    @laurafalduti3149 3 года назад

    okey insanly in love with this series!! is the closest for traveling right now and its beautiful edited and made, thank you Elina!!

  • @tanayadeshpande3982
    @tanayadeshpande3982 3 года назад

    Been waiting for this series!! Love the name you gave it!
    I've always loved learning about new cultures and consider food to be the best link between them. The amount of information I got in just one video is insane! Can't wait for more! All the love!
    P.S.- Almost imagined you like a fox traveller host rn.

  • @shelbyel-rassi6767
    @shelbyel-rassi6767 3 года назад

    Such an amazing video! I loved it! Can’t wait for more

  • @ak65432
    @ak65432 3 года назад

    THIS IS AMAZING!!!! Cant wait for more ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @nashkoshiro2277
    @nashkoshiro2277 4 года назад

    I’ve been binge watching all of your videos! The editing, storytelling, and your energy is addicting! So excited for a long NYC video!! I live in LA currently, but I can’t wait to move to NYC!

  • @suzanneleroux5473
    @suzanneleroux5473 4 года назад

    Really great insentive to widen the perspective of your audience and yourself! Excited to see what is coming next😊