10 Things To Know Before Traveling To New York City - NYC Travel Tips

What's up guys I'm Jon A New York City Vlogger I've lived here nearly a decade And I get asked the same questions over and over again So today.. i'm going to tell you all 10 Things You Need To Know Before Traveling to New York City Most guides out there start out with the boring stuff So why don't we spice things up I'm going to teach you guys a few local words so you blend right in First Word Bodega It means a deli Corner shop.. usually open 24 hours a day 7 days a week No matter the weather Hey could you head down to the bodega and grab me a panini Second word The city To anyone who lives outside of Manhattan This just means.. Manhattan Hey you heading to the city this weekend? Knicks are playing the Bulls at the garden I've got extra tickets Third word Slice We always ask for a slice wherever we go Can I get a slice and a coke? Manhattan is divided into 3 segments Above 59th street. Uptown 34th street to 59th street Midtown Below 14th.. Downtown Above houston street with the exception of the west village The city runs on a grid Streets run east to west Avenues run North to South Oh and don't even get me started on Greenwich Village You have some wacky combinations there Including West 4th Street meeting 10th Street Tipping This is one thing that confuses a lot of foreign visitors to New York City But.. there's not to much to it How much money should you leave after a meal? 20% of the pre-tax total is a nice rule For good service One dollar per drink, at a bar Is pretty standard If you don't tip for drinks The bartender may call you out for it Bonus point Tip a few extra dollars on your first round of drinks And watch the bartender find you quickly At a crowded spot New York is one of the best food cities on the planet And first.. let's talk about what it's most well known for Pizza From dollar pizza to pies This is an endless debate.. but my favorite Is the Nonna Maria slice At bleecker street pizza New York is also well known for its deli sandwiches And while Katz's is the most famous I have taste tested most of the heavyweights And prefer Sarge's instead Their Pastrami and Corned Beef is the stuff of legend As for ethnic food You name a country They've probably got a restaurant here Heck I once ate at an Uzbeki,Korean,Russian Fusion restaurant In Brighton Beach, Brooklyn If you want some more in-depth ideas on New York City Food See my playlist I've covered this topic in depth I see tourists struggling all the time to get a taxi Because they try to hail them When the yellow light on top is not on Make sure the light is on before raising your hand in the air to get a cab If you prefer Lyft or Uber keep in mind during peak periods It's at least 25% cheaper to take a taxi Then an uber here And many times quicker All taxis do accept credit cards But make sure tip to your cabbie at least 15-20 % If you visit New York you may not even need a cell phone that has working data But because most hotels , restaurants, starbucks, mcdonalds.. All have wifi for free But if you insist on a sim card.. go to T-Mobile For 30 dollars you can get unlimited data And 1,000 minutes of talk For 3 weeks To take the subway in New York City You're going to need one of these.. a metro card It costs $2.75 per ride But there's more to it Many guidebooks tell you to buy a 1-week unlimited pass Which will cost you $33, with the metro card It's a good deal if you're going to be hopping around a lot Minimum two rides a day If your trip is short I recommend putting $12.40 on the metro card Which is the exact cost of 5 rides With bonuses I wouldn't recommend using any of the exchange houses in the airport Or in times square Instead make sure that your debit card is compatible with An American ATM machine U.S banks don't charge you a fee because your card is foreign Only because it's not part of their bank Normally it's only about 3 dollars and 95 cents per use Trust me It's a better deal than any of the exchange houses Cool New York City nightlife has something for everybody From cheap dive bars To expensive rooftop hotels Remember the drinking age in the U.S.A is 21 And the majority of bars do check ID .. so don't forget to bring it The average beer.. 5 to 7 dollars The average cocktail $10 to $16.. to even $20 at really high end places My personal favorites for visitors though Are speak easy bars Which are themed after prohibition in the U.S.A during the 1920s.. where bars had secret entrances And if you're curious about this topic I did a whole video on it So go take a look.. in the description Many of you watching this video may think that staying in a hotel is your best bet In New York City But let me tell you Hotels.. in the big apple Are extremely pricey If you're looking to save money Stay on the other side of the Hudson In New Jersey Stay in Queens Stay in Brooklyn Or better yet Book an Airbnb Get a spare bed room in somebodys apartment You'll save a lot more money Make sure to check out my dozens of New York City videos Linked here And in the description Hit like Subscribe for more adventures From New York City And beyond Thank you so much for watching Until next time

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Length: 5min 41sec (341 seconds)

Published: Mon Oct 15 2018