I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible advice you provided for tourists in New York. Your insights and recommendations truly made our trip unforgettable. Thank you😊
I am obsessed with this channel and have binge watched every single video in preparation for my upcoming move to nyc in mid August. The quality content on these things is better than any other channel and the girl is so freaking funny I JUST CANT EVEN.
This is just solid gold for people who are at the start of planning a visit to NYC. I like your way of distributing some of the most important attractions. Congratulations!
You should have sooo many more subscribers! Your videos are so well done and helpful….And always great ideas for content! Keep going and your numbers will skyrocket ❤️
@@UrbanCaffeine yep parallel to Columbia heights, above the highway. Id start from there, then Dumbo, then Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan as you suggested
Thea - another excellent video thank you. Can I suggest (if this hasnt been done already) that you do an identical video to this one but instead on focussing tourism in Manhattan I would love a video on all of the tourist things to do in each of the other boroughs. Just a thought. Have a great day - keep up the great work.
Very concisely done and in particular like the optionality you present for all the observatories! I personally like criss-crossing day trips (e.g. WTC --> Morningside Heights --> Chinatown --> UWS --> Elmhurst back to Manhattan), but it's refreshing to see a "do it all at once" approach
This is another great video of summarizing what to see in Manhattan! Advanced planning is important, be selective, or visit again for what's missing from the first time. Also great to see my comments from previous video were highlighted at 9:04 and 9:13 it meant the world to me!
LOVE this video. I love your videos but I love this one in particular. I already do exactly what you describe here when planning out trips, especially when visiting NYC. Numerous times while watching this I said to myself, "That's what I do! That's what I do!" If I could high five you, I would.
A very fact filled, concise video. It's been years, but I have walked from the City Hall area, up to 42nd Street, but not always in a straight line. That was a workout. Hung out a lot in Washington Square Park/Astor Pl/St Marks Pl area, with a stopover at McSorley's. It was quite a day.
Thanks for summing up lots of great highlights of NYC, and making me feeling validated as I didn't realized I've done pretty well over the years being a NJ/PA resident. In May I did exactly the entire Brooklyn Bridge itinerary. And just last week I did the Citi Bike from LIC to Central Park and spent 3 hours at The Met (The Battle of Versailles fashion exhibit was amazing). I appreciate your channel!
So glad I stumbled on your channel. Great video! This will help plan my trip in November - the week of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade (my son's high school band got invited to be part of the parade). I'm searching the best way to view the parade as close as I can be to Macy where the band will be performing. Any tips is appreciated.
Hi there. I'm planning to include the parade in the November Things To Do video (I publish a video every last Saturday of free things to do for the following month). In the meantime, here's a good article on the parade (where to watch, etc): freetoursbyfoot.com/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-route/
I was looking at doing something similar but over several trips, and staying at different hotels in each area. The financial district is also convenient for the ferry to Staten Island, particularly the outlet malls there. This gives the alternative of different hotels and more local walking.
@@UrbanCaffeine I did have a plan to stay for a couple of nights in each hotel before moving to the next area. This meant you could try some expensive hotels without it blowing your budget, but was planning on flying in with just a first night planned and then use last minute booking sites like hotel tonight to reduce the costs.
Hey there. It will depend on how much energy you have and how long you spend at certain places. For example, some people can spend the whole day at the World Trade Center and others just pass through for 30 minutes then move on. If you want to see everything, it's all about time management.
Their is a lot to do in nYC and you could spend 3 days exploring it if you wanted but I’dont leave ny penn station when I go into the city because of increasing crimes unfortunately but I can imagine and play it
John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Tales from a Lyft driver 2022 edition. Lyft is way more expensive then you think. A young musilm man who drove for Lyft was telling me how he had to pay a extra fee for being able to pray five times a day. Another older Muslim man told me how he oicked up a Africa family from Washington DC at 8:30am and he drove them to Northern Pennsylvania he got back home from this very long distance at 10:30pm. He told how he only got paid 81.00 dollars. But he had to paid 50.00 dollars to fill up his gasoline tank. So after subtracting taxes from his profits he only made 15.00 dollars. Another story someone who worked for Lyft told me about was how Lyft would run ads to hire more drivers by telling them if they completed 160 rides within a 30 day period Lyft would promise the new driver 3300.00 for that month. Which is 825.00 a week. But that was a total lie. He made 600.00 the first week. The second week he was paid 824.00. Then he made 650.00 the third week. The fourth week he was only paid 400.00 dollars. He had way more then 160 rides by this time. It was over 200 rides. But Lyft didn't paid him his 3300.00 as promised and he asked his Lyft Coach about it he told him he was taking to much time doing his rides. He told him and myself too. That the Lyft GPS system was giving him the wrong information so he would have which to Waye GPS system. One time he was driving a person 50 miles to MGM Resort and Lyft's GPS frozen up at 30 miles. And the person riding in the back sit had to use his own personal Apple I Phone to put in the address of the MGM Resort to finish the ride for Lfyt. This is a well know problem with persons who use Lyft very often. I would say 75 out of 100 persons knew about this problem. This was done on purpose so Lyft could charge It's users more money. Like a ride that's probably should be 25.00 dollars end up being 45.00 dollars. Or Lyft's GPS system uses a older and longer route that costs the riders sometimes triple in the costs. The Lyft Company uses the Independent Contractor excuse as a way for the Lyft Company not to pay taxes on the persons it hires to work for them. And it forces the persons that Lyft Company hires to pay their own taxes. The IRS has 3 simple rules that tells the difference between a real Independent Contractor Vs a Employee. 1. Who controls how you get paid. If you are not in 100% Control of how you get paid. You are not an Independent Contractor and are a Employee and legally the Lyft Company should be taking out State and Federal Taxes and FICA,etc. Do you drive a Lyft Company car or your using your own car if it's your own car you're not a Independent Contractor and you're a Employee. You get mine point and for more information about the different between a Employee vs an Independent Contractor go to IRS. Gov And put the search bar "Independent Contractor vs Employee". The Lyft Company is using the Independent Contractor scam so it doesn't have to pay any taxes. In the not to far future the TAXMAaka IRS is coming for its tax money and fines.
UPDATE: After walking the Brooklyn Bridge, I would suggest taking the subway to Chinatown instead of walking it. It's a good 20-minute walk.
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible advice you provided for tourists in New York. Your insights and recommendations truly made our trip unforgettable. Thank you😊
Thank you! I'm glad you had a great trip. 😊
I am obsessed with this channel and have binge watched every single video in preparation for my upcoming move to nyc in mid August. The quality content on these things is better than any other channel and the girl is so freaking funny I JUST CANT EVEN.
High five! ✋ Thanks for watching and I'm glad I can provide helpful content. 😊
This video does a great job of accurately letting people know what they’re getting into when they visit New York…
Man I swear! These videos are on another level!! Thank you so much.
This is just solid gold for people who are at the start of planning a visit to NYC. I like your way of distributing some of the most important attractions. Congratulations!
I appreciate it! I hope a lot of people will find this useful as well. Thank you.
You should have sooo many more subscribers! Your videos are so well done and helpful….And always great ideas for content! Keep going and your numbers will skyrocket ❤️
Thanks for the vote of confidence! 🤞
best downtown view is from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade imho, even better than observatories
Thanks for the tip! Is that the promenade overlooking Brooklyn Bridge Park? Maybe someone can squeeze that in when they are in Brooklyn.
@@UrbanCaffeine yep parallel to Columbia heights, above the highway. Id start from there, then Dumbo, then Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan as you suggested
Thea - another excellent video thank you. Can I suggest (if this hasnt been done already) that you do an identical video to this one but instead on focussing tourism in Manhattan I would love a video on all of the tourist things to do in each of the other boroughs. Just a thought. Have a great day - keep up the great work.
Thank you! Yes, a couple others have suggested other boroughs as well. It's a good suggestion and will be in the back burner. 😊
I am going to NY in two days and even though I have already done "the planning" this made it even easier for me to "replan" my plan
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your channel is criminally underrated. Keep up the good work. 👏🏿
Thank you for the kind comment. 😊
Another superb 10stars video to guide visitors on managing their time and energy. You rock!
Very concisely done and in particular like the optionality you present for all the observatories!
I personally like criss-crossing day trips (e.g. WTC --> Morningside Heights --> Chinatown --> UWS --> Elmhurst back to Manhattan), but it's refreshing to see a "do it all at once" approach
This is how a review should be done. Amazing and organized. Thnx
Thanks. Very informative and easy to follow
You make this so easy , I love it
This is amazing! I was just creating a schedule very similar to this one, divided by city areas!!! This helped a lot!! Thanks
Good luck on your planning! Sounds like you'll get the most out of your trip. 😊
Thanks for making this summary video.
Let's make videos about other boroughs too
Thanks! Maybe we can figure something out for the other boroughs.
This is another great video of summarizing what to see in Manhattan! Advanced planning is important, be selective, or visit again for what's missing from the first time.
Also great to see my comments from previous video were highlighted at 9:04 and 9:13 it meant the world to me!
You bet! Thanks for watching! 😊
Watched a lot of your videos to prepare for our trip to New York. We had a wonderful time in NYC. Thank you!
Wonderful overview !
Thank you! 😊
Ong! This is what I was searching for!!! Thank u!
Please do a video on how to use Metro-North railroad, CT rail and NJ transit. And maybe a video for intercity travel by motorcoach or train.
Honestly, you are a national treasure. This is gold!!!! More like this please.
I wish this video was available last year, one year ago today was my first full day of my NYC vacation. Can't wait to go back and experience more!
Sorry to hear this video is a year late! 😅 But I hope you can make a trip again too. There's always more to see.
Now this is a good video. This is what you need when a list is made of the places you want to visit. Very well done!
Another great video!
Thanks again!
Thank you so much for the effort you have put into this and ALL of the other videos on this channel. You are helping so many people, great job :)
Perfect timing. We are visiting New York in about a week. This will help a lot. Thank you!!!
Nice!😊 I hope you get to see everything you want to see. Good luck planning and have a great trip!
LOVE this video. I love your videos but I love this one in particular. I already do exactly what you describe here when planning out trips, especially when visiting NYC. Numerous times while watching this I said to myself, "That's what I do! That's what I do!" If I could high five you, I would.
High five! ✋ Thanks! Nice to know you're on the same wavelength.
Thanks!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much , it was very informative
I love watching these and then knowing that when I do make it back to New York, I’ll just be using you as my tour guide. 😂
Oh you know it! 😉
First class information video, with lots of good tips.
Thanks for the comment! 😊
Hi !... your blogs are so Helpful.are you also a tourist guide?
A very fact filled, concise video. It's been years, but I have walked from the City Hall area, up to 42nd Street, but not always in a straight line. That was a workout. Hung out a lot in Washington Square Park/Astor Pl/St Marks Pl area, with a stopover at McSorley's. It was quite a day.
Wow! That does sound like a workout. 💪 Sometimes, it's nice to just walk the city and skip the subway.
Thanks for summing up lots of great highlights of NYC, and making me feeling validated as I didn't realized I've done pretty well over the years being a NJ/PA resident. In May I did exactly the entire Brooklyn Bridge itinerary. And just last week I did the Citi Bike from LIC to Central Park and spent 3 hours at The Met (The Battle of Versailles fashion exhibit was amazing). I appreciate your channel!
No problem! Thanks for reminding me about The Met, there are a few exhibits I have to see before they close.
thank you so much for this!!!
太棒啦！Superb video! Greeting from mainland China
Fantastic vid thank you
So glad I stumbled on your channel. Great video! This will help plan my trip in November - the week of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade (my son's high school band got invited to be part of the parade). I'm searching the best way to view the parade as close as I can be to Macy where the band will be performing. Any tips is appreciated.
Hi there. I'm planning to include the parade in the November Things To Do video (I publish a video every last Saturday of free things to do for the following month). In the meantime, here's a good article on the parade (where to watch, etc): freetoursbyfoot.com/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-route/
@@UrbanCaffeine Thank you!
Once again, fabulous job. This video could be used as a 7 day plan of attack for someone visiting for the first time.
You bet! Thanks and feel free to share it with anyone going for a few days to NY.
@@UrbanCaffeine I just posted it for approval on the three largest New York tourism groups on Facebook.
@@EscapingtheEmptyNest Whoa! Thanks so much! ❤️
I was looking at doing something similar but over several trips, and staying at different hotels in each area. The financial district is also convenient for the ferry to Staten Island, particularly the outlet malls there. This gives the alternative of different hotels and more local walking.
Staying at different hotels sounds like a good idea if you don't mind moving. It's nice to be out late and just be a few steps from your hotel room.
@@UrbanCaffeine I did have a plan to stay for a couple of nights in each hotel before moving to the next area. This meant you could try some expensive hotels without it blowing your budget, but was planning on flying in with just a first night planned and then use last minute booking sites like hotel tonight to reduce the costs.
Always get good information.
Thanks for watching! 😊
This is amazing! Is it okay if I share this with visitors at the tourism nonprofit where I work?
By all means please do! 😊 Thank you!
There's a few other interesting things, too!
The Cloisters
The Bronx Zoo
Coney Island
The Intrepid Museum
Coming to New York early December. Could I do all this during my 5 day visit ??
Defo saves me working an itinerary out
Hey there. It will depend on how much energy you have and how long you spend at certain places. For example, some people can spend the whole day at the World Trade Center and others just pass through for 30 minutes then move on. If you want to see everything, it's all about time management.
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Their is a lot to do in nYC and you could spend 3 days exploring it if you wanted but I’dont leave ny penn station when I go into the city because of increasing crimes unfortunately but I can imagine and play it
So how far is Katz from the freedom tower walk?? Or Francis inn? Or Empire State Building?? would you consider that on the southside?
Do you think m social hotel is a good location?
It's almost too much information because my trip is short. I only wanted to see 8 things prior to seeing this. Lol!
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Flights booked ✅ hotel booked ✅ so much planned, so little time and energy, 💤 😴 💤
Whohoo! 🎉 Sounds like you're set. Have fun!
John 3:16-21
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Tales from a Lyft driver 2022 edition.
Lyft is way more expensive then you think.
A young musilm man who drove for Lyft was telling me how he had to pay a extra fee for being able to pray five times a day.
Another older Muslim man told me how he oicked up a Africa family from Washington DC at 8:30am and he drove them to Northern Pennsylvania he got back home from this very long distance at 10:30pm. He told how he only got paid 81.00 dollars. But he had to paid 50.00 dollars to fill up his gasoline tank. So after subtracting taxes from his profits he only made 15.00 dollars.
Another story someone who worked for Lyft told me about was how Lyft would run ads to hire more drivers by telling them if they completed 160 rides within a 30 day period Lyft would promise the new driver 3300.00 for that month.
Which is 825.00 a week.
But that was a total lie.
He made 600.00 the first week.
The second week he was paid 824.00.
Then he made 650.00 the third week.
The fourth week he was only paid 400.00 dollars.
He had way more then 160 rides by this time.
It was over 200 rides.
But Lyft didn't paid him his 3300.00 as promised and he asked his Lyft Coach about it he told him he
was taking to much time doing his rides.
He told him and myself too.
That the Lyft GPS system was giving him the wrong information so he would have which to Waye GPS system.
One time he was driving a person 50 miles to MGM Resort and Lyft's GPS frozen up at 30 miles.
And the person riding in the back sit had to use his own personal Apple I Phone to put in the address of the MGM Resort to finish the ride for Lfyt.
This is a well know problem with persons who use Lyft very often.
I would say 75 out of 100 persons knew about this problem. This was done on purpose so Lyft could charge It's users more money.
Like a ride that's probably should be 25.00 dollars end up being 45.00 dollars.
Or Lyft's GPS system uses a older and longer route that costs the riders sometimes triple in the costs.
The Lyft Company uses the Independent Contractor excuse as a way for the Lyft Company not to pay taxes on the persons it hires to work for them.
And it forces the persons that Lyft Company hires to pay their own taxes.
The IRS has 3 simple rules that tells the difference between a real Independent Contractor Vs a Employee.
1. Who controls how you get paid. If you are not in 100% Control of how you get paid. You are not an Independent Contractor and are a Employee and legally the Lyft Company should be taking out State and Federal Taxes and FICA,etc.
Do you drive a Lyft Company car or your using your own car if it's your own car you're not a Independent Contractor and you're a Employee.
You get mine point and for more information about the different between a Employee vs an Independent Contractor go to IRS.
Gov
And put the search bar "Independent Contractor vs Employee".
The Lyft Company is using the Independent Contractor scam so it doesn't have to pay any taxes.
In the not to far future the TAXMAaka IRS is coming for its tax money and fines.
Thanks!
Thank you!