15 MOST Common NYC Tourist Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them) !

What are some of the most common mistakes tourists make visiting New York City for the first time?
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00:36- 15. Avoiding Public Transportation from the Airport
01:27- 14. Not Leaving the Manhattan Bubble
02:05- 13. Not Wearing Comfortable Shoes
03:03- 12. Sticking Only To The Most Popular Spots
03:43- 11. Not Carrying Enough Cash
05:04- 10. Eating at Chain Restaurants
06:32- 9. Crowding the Sidewalks
07:21- 8. Trying to Do Too Much
08:05- 7. Subway Trouble
09:29- 6. Tipping
10:53- 5. Not Checking The Weather
11:41- 4. Spending Too Much On Broadway Tickets
12:19- 3. Not Looking Up What's Going on in NYC
12:47- 2. Paying Too Much For Hotels
13:35- 1. Not Using the Bathroom Before Leaving Your Hotel
14:08- Bonus: How to Ask For Directions
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[@HereBeBarr]

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[@bibekdas5595]

Here Be Barr love you bro

[@SabatezZ]

I live in Central NY now, been to NYC many times before as a kid bc it was only 45 mins away where I grew up. Now I get to finally go back as an adult with my wife. Any places you could reccomend shopping for yankee stuff? I want to get an authentic gray Jersey. I have a pinstripe one but I don't want to risk buying one online, but I also dont want to be ripped off. Thanks. Love your videos.

[@HereBeBarr]

Go Yankees. I honestly don't know outside of saying buy it at the Stadium itself.

[@darrinlawton2748]

In January this year my son and I flew into JFK from Sydney Australia via LA. I saw Jacobs video and everything worked perfectly We took the Air Train to Jamaica Queens and then got a Long Island Railway train to Penn station. It was quick,cheap and easy.....JFK to Midtown in well under an hour by train vs two and a half hours in a car fighting NYC traffic.....it's a no brainer.....TRY THE TRAIN.....IT'S GREAT!!!

[@mandixoloveyourself7788]

The first time I went to NYC I did months of preparing. Watched a TON of KZbin videos about the best way to travel and how to get around and what or who to avoid. We took every kind of transport buses, subways, trains, yellow cabs and UBER/Lyft’s for long distances and I really enjoyed it and loved how easy it is to get around there. I’ve even taken all this transportation alone and never once felt unsafe. People are also helpful if you have questions about how to get somewhere. Never ate at a chain restaurant unless I’d never been to them like White Castle & Jollibee, and always carried at least $100 in cash with me because I always like to tip in cash at food places and for street performances and of course I stop for a sabrett hot dog as soon as I get into the city, it just makes my day better! I always got really annoyed how rude people are that would stop right in the middle of everyone walking, whenever we needed to stop we always went off to the side and got out of everyone’s way. I wish people would act like it’s their own home, which is what I try to do. Thank you for the recommendation for citymapper, I hadn’t heard of that and it would be great to utilize when I’m traveling outside of manhattan and using the subway! My friends and I are staying at a hotel in Times Square in August when we go, we booked super early and saved about $300 because the prices spike pretty quick when popular concerts are in the area. The only thing I need to work on is leaving Manhattan, but it’s hard to do when you’re with other people 😂 Also people were always pretty open to giving directions, and it’s kind of easy to spot the locals, because they’re looking straight ahead and not looking around lol

[@BenavUC]

1.- Not using the bathroom before leaving the hotel 2.- Paying too much for hotels 3.- Not looking whats going on in NYC 4.- Spending too much money on broadway tickets 5.- Not checking the weather 6.- Tipping (You must tip at restaurants) 7.- Subway trouble (which subway card to buy) 8.- Trying to do too much 9.- Crowding the sidewalks 10.- Eating at chain restaurants 11.- Not carrying enough cash 12.- Sticking only to the most popular sites 13.- Not wearing comfortable shoes 14.- Not leaving the Manhattan bubble 15.- Not taking public transportation from the airport

[@guylyfrenchie3307]

Thank you!!!!

[@seraventurero]

Thank you 😊 You my saved day time

[@alvaro811994]

how much cash is enough? is it frowned upon to pay with cards?

[@babeena_gt_3645]

@@alvaro811994 it's not frowned upon to use cards,but there are many venues and side walk shops that don't take cards. I usually carry about $100 or $50 with me at all times ,because I as a resident never know when I may run across something I want to buy,or in case I get hungry,or need a taxi (because uber's are over priced in NYC) . Taxi or mass trans is the best way to travel btw.

[@ramencurry6672]

Most of my friends and not foodies and will easily eat at chain restaurants. It’s actually common for many mainstream Americans to not want to try something different.

[@barbarabaker5552]

Two additional tips: Make two lists of things to do - - One for rainy days, and one for OK -to-be-outside days. The unlimited Metro card is great for hopping on and off buses - not just subways.

[@MOBU76]

Barbara Baker true! And definitely plan the ESB or ROCK for SUNNY DAY 😀

[@BKLNHobo]

Rain isn't a huge issue here unless you were planning to be out in the park or riding a boat.

[@christinaacosta6594]

Wait? There's no longer an unlimited day pass fir metro card

[@ruben9106]

How does the unlimited metro card work?

[@BKLNHobo]

@@ruben9106 You buy a card for X number of days and can take as many bus or subway rides as you want. Individual rides cost $2.75 so you have to do some math to determine if it's worthwhile.

[@JTtheTalkingHead]

NYC Pro tip Bring a powerbank for your cell phone. ESPECIALLY when you don't know the city. You're gonna be taking pictures and using GPS for navigation and this will EAT your battery whole. *p.s.* The Nintendo Store on 5th has a free public charging station with about 10 outlets stuck into the barrel beside the Donkey Kong statue on the first floor. Also; Stay away from "Rays Famous Original Pizza" on 7th just outside of Times Square. $6 a slice and it has the true taste of New York... literally... tastes like a New York City sidewalk.

[@lindaandcara]

VeNeRiUs MuSa: true that about phone battery getting the life sucked out of it quickly in NYC. Bring an extra charger.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

$6 damn

[@tiffprendergast]

VeNeRiUs MuSa go to Chicago for the best pizza

[@TikaRoxanne]

Wow lol I'll pass on NY sidewalk flavored pizza 🤣🤣

[@franchescazamora1726]

Tiff Prendergast booooo

[@kathleenshiel1132]

Just back from NYC and visited New York Public Library (42 st - Bryant Park). It has appeared in many movies including "The Day After Tomorrow". They do free tours and the inside is amazing.

[@jalabi99]

Speaking of Bryant Park, they have some of the most beautiful public restrooms there.

[@wildsmiley]

Also appears in Ghostbusters

[@D.J.G.81]

and the toilets are very clean

[@alphaxion]

Here's a simple one for Brits using the subway on their first trip to NYC: You don't need to boop/scan out, just use the gate to leave as the subway is a flat fee per journey and doesn't need to calculate the cost of your ride. My personal tip: Take the time to just wander down streets and don't be afraid to explore, I've found myself in random bars chatting to random people such as the time I talked with a stage-hand for Book of Mormon in between shows, all because I thought "that side street looks interesting" and detoured from the route I was taking.

[@tiffprendergast]

alpha xion don’t go alone anywhere

[@cassaleelee]

@@tiffprendergast Go anywhere alone. I lived in NYC for 17 years and went tons of places alone, just like everyone else who lives there. It's a great city for singles and solo travelers--very much a norm there. Also, one of the lowest crime rates of any big city in the U.S. Going out alone in NyC is great!

[@vangrails]

To boob out or to beeb out....?

[@rm694]

@Joyce B Agreed! There's a sign in one station that reads: Don't stand near the edge of the platform, you might get sucked off! Make of that what you wish.

[@iamneallyons4263]

I always hear "dont go to the bronx, dont stray to queens or flatbush" etc etc that sort of disapoints me as a brit - id love to head to those places but i always see people putting you off saying dont go there even tho im just from a working class council estate with a mix of asian/white/blacks all living here.

[@paedahe4975]

Don’t forget to listen to “The Beastie Boys” while in NY. Especially “To the 5 Boroughs”. This adds to the authenticity on your trip.

[@leilasylla4682]

Also for the bathroom tip: Please don't give a hard time to the workers and ask them personal questions like "Where do you go then" because where they go is not your concern. It's just a health law that in order to have public restrooms restaurants need to have at least 20 seats or more.

[@BKLNHobo]

1. I wouldn't recommend AirBnB in NYC as a lot of them are either illegal or sketchy. Hotels are safer. 2. Make sure that AUTOMATIC GRATUITY is not included on the restaurant bill, or you may be tipping twice. 3. For food, you have to do at least one brunch, a diner, a steakhouse and a seafood restaurant. Ethnic food is good too, if you avoid tourist traps like The Olive Garden.

[@VaeBee3]

Shane O'Neal hey i just took a trip to nyc during labor day. Some air bnbs are verified and itll show you on the site so you don’t have to be nervous if its a scam or not. I stayed in jersey which was a 10-15 min ride to manhattan but I wouldn’t recommend it because if you are taking public transportation it can take about an hour and taxis and lyft will run you $35-50

[@yowthubert1731]

Can't we not on ratings for air bnb?

[@amym3169]

Yep, you certainly do not want to tip twice at restaurants.

[@missayawk]

Reduce your fluid intake or practice holding your bladder before you get to NYC....YOU WILL BE TESTED.

[@haseebm6509]

patrick y gotta agree with this one.

[@idepowas3329]

Yes!

[@bloodhoug82]

can't really agree

[@missayawk]

@@bloodhoug82 Try finding a bathroom if you're on the street.

[@bloodhoug82]

@@missayawk that's the same everywhere in the world

[@anitasmith4559]

You're right about the wind drag. I live across the river (Hudson) in Jersey. The tall buildings tend to pull the wind downwards. One offbeat thing to do is ride the Staten Island Ferry on a clear night. The view of the NY skyline is incredible. I do terribly miss the Twin Towers, though.

[@TheTravelingClatt]

Hey thanks for letting me tag along for this one!

[@HereBeBarr]

Any time sir !

[@grahamwatkins5940]

I agree, take loads of cash, cause everybody wants a tip, from housekeeping down to the guy who gives you directions, plus everybody seems to have a cup for tips.

[@gregthebaritone]

My NYC rule is: If you are in a situation where you have a bathroom available and are about to go out, use the bathroom, whether you have to or not. You don't know when you will next have the chance. For example, sometimes the subway breaks down and you are stuck on a train for an hour.

[@user-ml7ty3mp1o]

Yes, by all means, bring your luggage on the bus or train, and please, do it during rush hour.

[@lynnevitorio2476]

B K lmao 😂

[@AM-dj1wr]

lol, watch me!

[@Diziyer25]

Best way to get yur sht kicked off the train 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eszeer2801]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@datwutup2]

Many people do it and it's not an issue. The buses go by the airports for a reason

[@chaswood1517]

Dude, you've got the best travel vids, even though I've only seen ONE destination in your vids! Dude you're killing me! !!!!

[@teresahoward7821]

Another tip for saving on hotels is to look at a flight/hotel bundle through the airlines or hotel chains. On our last trip to NYC in January, I found an amazing deal on Marriott Vacations for both of our flights + 5 nights in a Marriott Courtyard hotel 2 blocks from Penn Station for $864! The flights we were on were about $175 R/T each, which comes out to, before taxes, our rooms were under $100 a night! To get the best rates, you will want to be a member of the hotel or airline loyalty program and be logged in while you do your search!!

[@darealphantom]

Teresa Howard that’s was an amazing deal!

[@optimize.]

Departure location?

[@teresahoward7821]

@@optimize. , Savannah, GA, flying into JFK nonstop on JetBlue.

[@teresahoward7821]

@@darealphantom , it was the first week of January. Flights & hotel rates drop dramatically after NYE. It's a great time to go because all of the Christmas decorations and department store window displays are still up and the crowds have all gone home.

[@ViralVideoMalayalam]

I got the same for 600 tough

[@MJ-1973]

Thanks for another informative video, Jon. Definitely with you on the comfortable shoes tip. On our first visit to NYC I brought walking boots (also to allow for winter, with it being February), and my feet were ruined after 4 days of walking. Second visit in August last year, and I invested in a pair of Nike Air Max sneakers, and my feet were a whole lot better. We also underestimated how far we'd walk. Last August, we were there for 7 days, and walked approx. 65 miles in that week, and that still included using the subway to get around, too! We're visiting NYC again this coming December to take in the Christmas build up, and having stayed in midtown Manhattan last times, were staying in Brooklyn this time. We cannot wait to come back.

[@PaimasCPGaming]

I just came back from my 8-day trip to NYC - its been a great time! The first 3 days I traveled around Mid-/Downtown by simply using the Subway. Easy getting around quickly and see the typical toruistic things. The other days I started to explore more the outside just like Harlem, Flushing Meadow in Queens, some streets in Brooklyn etc. ... and that areas even saved me a lot of money haha (example: 0,7L beer 4$ Midtown, Manhatten AND 0,5L German beer even only 1,15$ in Queens!!!) I will defintely go back and make more of the daily life stuff and keep little away from the sightseeing spots! Greetings from Germany! 🤗

[@korgbrager3340]

$1.15?!?

[@deep1279]

harlem and brooklyn safe areas? any intersting spots to see besides eatinh and drinking thre?

[@pdstein]

Thank you! Excellent video!

[@SwiftyTravels]

This was a great list! Thank you!

[@juvenciosilvasilva2153]

I was in NY last year and it was an amazing experience. I will probably go back there next year to enjoy that lovely city. Thank you for everything. Greetings from Spain.

[@roisindunne260]

I listened to all your blogs before my visit and they were great, I walked 15000 steps in 5 days avoided all scams in times square, got all my tourist bits in China town for a third of the price, travelled a lot on the subway the 99999 for the zip code when using your credit card was really useful. Saw all the sights tried the tacos at los tacos in times square as per your recommendation delicious. Got a fab bagel with cream cheese and salmon not to be missed. Visited the Irish famine memorial (as an Irish descendant) it was a must visit. Also went to the Hudson bride park, walked the high line, and through central park. Thanks for all your tips. I made a loose plan of everything I wanted to do and see over my five days and achieved 95% of it. Thank you.

[@anastasiaroz754]

Soooo many great tips! Thanks for the video!

[@kpalm7368]

Will be there Thurs-Tues and can’t wait. Your vids have been great help. Thanks!

[@dorisq9241]

My first trip to NYC was a few years back and we learned that the type of shoes ladies wear make a world of a difference. It was not just about the comfort but also cleanliness of your feet. I had flip flops on the first time and when I arrived to hotel the bottom of my feet were black. That evening and for the rest of my time in NYC, unless we took a cab, I slipped on sneakers! They were more comfortable while walking the number of blocks we did during the day and felt better taking the subways. But, a couple of the ladies would wear their heels and platforms and complain the entire time. No bueno peeps! I tell you keep it smart, comfortable & clean with sneakers or comfortable padded shoes!! Btw, thanks for this video! I follow you, Action Kid and TheTravelingClatt. You guys are awesome! Ty!

[@shamc8325]

1) taxis and uber are too expensive, had i known...i would've saved more than 50USD from airport to my destination. take the subway definitely. 2) go to AT&T for sim cards, don't buy the prepaid cards from convenient stores or the vending machine those sims do not have internet access! you will have a problem as you need your google map in NYC. no public wifi, so it's a hassle. 3) have a plan, a destination every day, and stick to it. you will be lost in nyc one way or another especially if you're only trying to discover places for the first time. so it is better to know what you want to do for the day. 4) never wear your leather boots or leather shoes, i made this mistake because i wanted to look cool and fashionable but my feet was laden with blisters, and I almost wasn't able to walk in the next few days. wear you most comfortable walking shoes. rubber or sneakers would be the best. if you're a tourist, you will definitely do a lot of walking in NYC. 5) if you are going in winter, ensure you bring a backpack or bag. everytime you enter a store you will take off your gears and put it on again on your way out, it is very easy to lose your gears. i lost 2 bonnets and a pair of gloves, a muffler, ear muffs...i lost something almost everyday! so ensure you have a convenient bag to put all your gears conveniently as you go in and out of stores

[@GardenerScott]

Best practical travel suggestions I've seen. They'll be very helpful for my upcoming NY trip. Thank you!

[@25pistolpete]

That was so informative. Great info

[@myworIdofexperience]

Thx for sharing. Some tips were not unknown and some were new. 🙂

[@maryannecalora9893]

Just came back from nyc a few days ago, I’m obsessed ! Found your videos so useful, even before my trip was booked as I knew I was always gonna come - I’m going back next week so every time you upload I get even more excited for my trip / love from UK! Only pet peeve I have had with my previous trip is the tipping, as a student ive lost hundreds of dollars of hard earned cash on tipping in the US , i knew of the low wages so I ensured I kept to around 20% , but on the subway I saw there was a new minimum wage law, which is more than what I get hourly , and I get no tips .. I am just now more reluctant to give bigger tips but don’t want to offend anyone 😂 I agree with all of your comments however!! Although I’m embarrassed to say I did eat at Olive Garden Times Square once as I really wanted to try the famous breadsticks and I know you always say to avoid 😭 los tacos 1 btw.. new Favourite!!

[@FoodandFootprints]

Great tips! Couldn’t agree more about getting out of that Midtown bubble

[@Blassieboy]

Thank you your app information is very helpful. Take care always.

[@jackson64965]

Damn, I wish every big city had a guide like you. So far I've only found Honest Guide Prague and you. Subscribed! Keep up the good work ;)

[@cindysotelo4162]

My family and I just went last weekend and we had the best time. We took the subway from JFK and it was so easy and cheap. Definitely recommend. Using the subway was so easy and fun. Bring an extra pair of comfortable shoes to switch off. I don't think people understand until you actually are there. There is a lot of walking. Stop and take breaks is a must. Picking two to three major sites to visit and everything else is just bonus. Just being in the city felt like enough. It felt like we were in a movie. Haha The people and seeing all the different cultures was such an awesome experience as well. People were so nice and helpful too. Btw We went to Bleecker Street pizza and had a slice of Nonna Maria. It was SO DELICIOUS! Thank you so much for your videos. They were so helpful! 😊

[@MeetTheSmythes]

Love this video! Great info!

[@Talk123tome]

So useful! For sure I gonna use all tips. thank you

[@lukasfoster8505]

Part of traveling is learning as you go. But giving advice on such a big popular city that you have never been too. This is good stuff! The more you know! Thank you kind sir! I’m planning my trip to the big Apple for next year. Hopefully everything will work out.

[@ZoeSpillane]

We are coming to NYC for the first time ever in 3 weeks and I’m so excited it’s on my travel bucklist. These videos have come in handy to help us prep our trip thank you for this content !

[@katerinadyrda3820]

i'm coming there at the exact time! 22 november 😄

[@chrisgonzcgcg]

How was your trip

[@dulcevillegas6168]

Thank you your videos are very helpful I’ll be going to New York for the first time in a couple of days I’m so excited.

[@angiecarroll3372]

Great video, thanks!

[@mrmartywaring]

Citymapper is a lifesaver!!

[@michaelcampanale6649]

Very Nice Overview & Presentation ... mvc

[@doodlemovies588468]

Thanks for making this video. Very informative as we will be visiting the city next month for the first time.

[@ronaldog3525]

Good vídeo Here Be Barr. Some simply things I Understood!

[@Amm17ar]

Just got back from our weekend trip to New York (from Ottawa, Canada) Id like to think we faired pretty well. Only thing I wish we knew about, considering we rode it much more than 12 times was the subway unlimited card. We asked the worker if there was a better option than paying everytime and he said to just fill up the metro card with how many trips we planned on taking but 1. We werent sure how many times we were going to ride it and 2. it would have cost us the same, just made it a bit more convenient (although there were tap payment options so it wasnt even that much more convenient) If we knew about the unlimited card we probably could have saved 20+ dollars.

[@darkspectrum4772]

I went for my honeymoon, spent a full week in NYC and we still couldn't get in everything we wanted. There's definitely some memorable stuff you can find that may not be well known. We saw the premiere of a movie called cherry pop, starring Bob the drag queen and it was amazing. Alcohol in NYC can get expensive. Here, I can get a mixed drink for $5, in NYC I spent $15 for a smaller size. If you're going to drink, think about pre-gaming. Having a small man-bag was very helpful. I had a cheap parka, a battery pack, notes on where things were at, and snacks which helped make the stay so much better by being prepared. And definitely know where your bathrooms are at and use them early, cuz not every place has one for you to use.

[@PeacefulStreetsMadinah]

Very informative video specially for those who are planning to visit New York city. Thanks for sharing

[@PabloRogat]

Amazing video !!! Must watch

[@josephthibault9153]

Another restaurant tip, be sure to go over the check, a lot add in the gratuity to the total so make sure you don’t tip twice!

[@literallyunderrated]

Yes it usually depends on the size of your party. If you are six or more it’s common for the restaurant to charge a tip automatically, so its a good idea to check the math

[@andyr9485]

Very relevant video,so real.Big fan since past few months,incidentally NY trip happened.Awesome survival kit.Cheers

[@Food88943]

Thank for the advice, love the video❤

[@brewilson5640]

OMG, thank you for this video!! I will be coming for my first visit in Dec. You have given me some great information.

[@mahdikh1822]

I just came back from travel to New York. Every bit of this video is very accurate and need to be watched before your travel, which I didn't myself, and lost many good points in their recommendations. I grabbed pizza many times following other people, but he is right. The population is so diverse that it should have many cuisines, and you should spot them. I rented an expensive hotel near Times square, and spent most of the time around that bubble. It is much better to rent hotel only for one night, and then rent airbnb the same night you arrive to know locals. And, I didn't carry cash, but sometimes you really need it. Fortunately, I had convenient shoes to walk:)

[@jalfredl]

Explore all 5 NYC boroughs and also check out parts of New Jersey (Jersey City, Hoboken and etc)!!

[@stuartlee6622]

NOBODY GOES TO JOIZY. LET ALONE BOZO-LAND AKA BROOKLYN. OR QUEENS. WHERE THEY STILL WEAR DESIGNER JEANS.

[@stuartlee6622]

AVOID DA BRONX. IT'S LIKE NEWARK. WITH BETTER PIZZA.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@stuartlee6622 shut up

[@jessicalopez9206]

Even Staten Island? What for?

[@trinaroni]

Staten Island is cool and so is Hoboken.

[@felipefranco4883]

THANK YOU! Your video and channel have really helped me, A LOT!

[@awos6559]

Good tips! Thanx!

[@mathogre]

Adventures in Dining: When I'm visiting the city, I look for the restaurant grades in the windows. I usually stick to just the "A" graded restaurants. When I find one, I look at the menu. If it looks good, it's time for an adventure. I'll confess to the occasional McDonalds meal if I'm working (photography) and have little time, and it's tough to deny the Starbucks across the street for breakfast. Most other times I look for interesting places to dine. Just don't overdo it. It is *very* easy to be amazed at the choices and simply overeat.

[@MAG320]

Ive been here for 3 years. The metrocard is your savior, always. You only need to walk about a few blocks anywhere.

[@Felipedecarolli]

Im from Brazil kkkk And when I get in JFK I'll use the Air train until jakarta station... I dont know de name haha... To continue to the hotel.

[@mortuus4601]

How lazy

[@deanna3301]

Thanks John! This speaks to everything I am as a traveler. I am very much an "off the beaten path" person.

[@alexmaccabi]

very useful, thanks!

[@rafaelreyes9474]

Thanks to public transportation in NYC I found out about the Jackson heights food . The bus dropped me off at Jackson height to catch the subway I ended up taking a walk and boom I found the best food in nyc

[@AmazingMelly]

Rafael Reyes hi what kind of food did you try? What’s the name?

[@felixgutierrez7532]

I love going to Jackson Heights to eat. You'll find cuisines from Tibet, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bangladesh, and so much more.

[@Neville60001]

8:43-This tip (and the one about getting the Citymapper app for your phone or tablet) also applies to travelling here in Toronto on public transit, plus any other city worldwide.

[@cocteaucain]

Thank you,Jon ~ you 're the best !

[@NuYawk]

Great video. Good tips!

[@cfccfc7341]

Goin in December with my wife kids it’s their first time but me & my partner have been before truly loved the place 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@diarm686]

My mistake was paying to much for hotel.i will wach your video for my next trip. I suggest put a note in your video of where are you filming at that moment. So if people like the background can visit👍

[@sokchowvadypoy927]

Thank you for sharing your video tips. I’m looking forward for my visit to New York this summer.👍❤️✈️

[@adriennejones2148]

awaesome video. great advice and plugs. will check out more of your content as I will be traveling to new york soon. thanks and God bless!

[@Skywalkers-vt5pm]

Hmm haven’t been to the big apple yet. Though my problem may be planing to little time to rest in between.

[@ankitsrivastava8183]

On the escalator, stay on right to stand, if on left, keep walking. Way too many people make this mistake which is super frustrating.

[@HereBeBarr]

That's a good one actually.

[@JosephKChen]

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[@frankwilson7666]

I have never had an issue it’s not law or strictly enforced you can stand on any part of an escalator in nyc or in New York State .

[@jenndaniel5608]

Haha I'm Caribbean and I observed this over 10 years ago when I went to Toronto.I was like wait,hold up, ppl actually walk/run on the escalators .wow! Never saw it in Trini 😕 Whenever I go to N.Y now I'm very 'self aware' of where I stand the order of things there😊.Visting this Summer again can't wait 😉

[@cassaleelee]

Absolutely! Same for the stairs as well. No, it's not a law at all (as someone commented) but it's accepted as the norm and people will say excuse me or walk over you if you don't. Just remember NYC is a very busy city full of people in a hurry and they can be pushy if you're in the way; that's the norm there. So just keep it in mind as you move about if you are rolling at a slower speed. No, you don't have to, but when in Rome....

[@srinivasvaranasi1645]

Thank You. Shall keep it in mind.

[@airportshotels3060]

Really insightful!

[@frankwilson7666]

I grew up 20 miles north of the city of New York . Yes your right there are many places to see outside of Manhattan .

[@mercedeswilkins9085]

Yes, but Manhattan is the heart of NYC. And t.s. is the heart beat

[@chrisgonzcgcg]

So new Jersey then

[@ricardocampos6517]

Yes there are places to see all over the world. But tourists travel to Manhattan, we dont travel to go visit the bronx or staten island. If you been to New York already then yes they should explore other places.

[@ricardocampos6517]

The only way I would go to other places is by knowing someone who lives there.

[@TheDragonflyCottage]

Always great, great advice from you, Jon. My son and I were just talking about off broadway shows. We always went to see Off Broadway and off, off broadway shows when we couldn’t get or afford broadway tickets. Plays like Rent all started there. You get to see great talent. Always a fun great night and lighter on the wallet.

[@HereBeBarr]

For sure !

[@momcation9786]

Hi Jon thank you for valuable info in this vlog! Adriana is so pretty! Hello to Tal! Take care you guys!

[@brianmungermusic1744]

I’ve watched a few of your videos and love your tips. Big fan here

[@PhonixzGaming75]

I watched the whole thing even though I'm from New Jersey and have been to NYC so many times haha

[@candjur1]

My wife and I are going to NYC in three weeks for the first time. We’re so excited and appreciate this video so much. Thx. We’re 50 years both of us so the walking part won’t be the preferred transportation however we’ll bring good shoes anyway 😂

[@brianalejandroful]

Ay mis amores!!! You will have the best of times! Do let us know how it went! And enjoy as much as possible💗💗

[@damnmariux2512]

Yess let us know how it wentt♥️

[@candjur1]

We had to postpone the trip, so we’re going there the 14th of January instead. Can wait

[@just_.jordan]

@@candjur1 how was it?

[@lisadee4490]

all this it’s so helpful i always bring two phones with me so battery life no worries for me lesson learn thank you for posting again!

[@amiraounis6962]

I am lucky coming across ur video before my next week visit to NY.Thank u

[@ArisaKobayashi]

I agree with most of the things mentioned in the video, but I think it is pretty adventurous to eat at chain restaurants if you are from a different country. I was pretty exctied to eat at chick fil a when I first came to NY/the US. Just like The Travelling Clatt got foods from convinience stores in Japan when he was there.

[@ramencurry6672]

Most of my friends would actually prefer chain restaurants because most people in the general public are not foodies.

[@mariyadimitrova2097]

Another tip - download google maps in offline mode, roaming charges are INSANE and that way you'll never be lost. Also - we saw Frozen on Broadway on our first trip, it isn't just about talent and skill, the production level of these shows is ridiculous, i can't imagine how much time and money went into making the extremely detailed costumes and sets, there was A FREAKING BRIDGE ABOVE THE STAGE THAT COLLAPSED UNDERNEATH THE ACTOR AND HE SANG WHILE HANGING UPSIDE DOWN I SWEAR GO SEE A BROADWAY SHOW there's a reason it's called a Broadway SHOW not a Broadway play or performance or act or something.

[@bloodhoug82]

who roams? just get travel packages

[@luvtigtoo]

Really informative video, information delivered quickly and efficiently. I just wish the apps mentioned were in the description box so I didn’t have to go through the video to search for the ones that caught my attention.

[@Reyeesss]

Yessss another video! I’m leaving May 8 can’t wait!!!!!!!!

[@katecarroll1692]

New York always has things going on, which I loved even though we went to a lot of main tourist attractions, Mum loved the High Line I loved Federal Hall. Loved the tip about looking at the weather before stepping out for the day. I had a coat which fits into a hand bag which I found really handy. Where I live in Australia the weather is inpredictable. We joke, if you don't like the weather wait 5 minutes. That's why I packed a bit of everything. In Washington we had the humidity, New York was cooler but had some nicer days and Providence and Boston was really cold. Glad I packed a bit of everything.

[@AlyDee01]

I’m a New Yorker and I had no idea about sit or squat Lmfaoooo but I’m gonna check that out. I almost always run into a bar

[@dreamscolourhouse3252]

Lots of thanks brother.

[@miscelaneas5469]

Im going i the next days,thanks for this video,help me a lot

[@palmeraayala9474]

Wow. First mention of the Bx, and all you mention is Arthur Ave.? You’ve mentioned the Zoo in Manh, but the Bronx Zoo is a better option. How about the Botanical Gardens?

[@GardenStater]

I love the Bronx Zoo; been going there since I was a kid. But it's very expensive, and it's pretty much an all-day affair. That's why I tell people not to go to the Statue of Liberty if they're only going to be in NYC for a day or two. Take the Staten Island Ferry (for free) and you can get pretty close to the statue and not spend as much time. Same thing with the Bronx Zoo. It's amazing, but it's not uniquely New York, the way so many other things are. (Other cities have great zoos, but they don't have Broadway theatre, for example.)

[@MarieClough]

Loving all these tips, will be in New York in September all the way from Australia. If your free would be great to have you as a personal guide ❤😉

[@tiffprendergast]

Marie Clough have fun

[@just_.jordan]

How was it?

[@MarieClough]

@@just_.jordan better than what I expected, but need to go back and stay longer, so much more to see.

[@JAVALKENTravel]

Thanks I learned a lot.

[@rm694]

Great video and tips. Many thanks! PS I agree about the CityMapper app. It's invaluable.

[@darealphantom]

I once ran outta cash & the metro card machines weren’t taking CC payments but I didn’t know and kept trying to use different credit cards they all got blocked and I almost got arrested by MSG for staying in one of those ATM rooms. I should’ve known better because I lived in Harlem for 2 years but it was cold 😂

[@drizz9572]

Every year we take the airport shuttle service. They take us directly to our hotel, and it’s pretty cheap. Anywhere from 15-23$ per person. Never wanted to take the train with all our luggage.

[@clarafierro6921]

Great advices guy! Love the others youtubers join to the team!

[@tedereTSSK]

Pretty neat and useful. Actually very enjoyable. Thanks.

[@bellanoche6116]

Yes, I agree on having the subway card out before hand!!!! Also, agree with stepping aside to gawk.

[@fredh54]

Broadway, Off Broadway, and Off Off Broadway theaters don't have anything to do with location. Theater size is the determining factor. Largest are Broadway theaters. (Broadway theaters have 500+ seats)

[@edo-j1784]

GREAT video!!