DON'T make these MISTAKES when visiting NYC!

[@SarahFunky]

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[@vansbunny]

What about the chargeable case? 🤓 Love the videos and your tips, thank you!!!

[@ouch65]

Your favorite roof top bar? Especially in October.. taking my wife to a few. 😁

[@moosahans4830]

Are you guys currently in South Africa ?

[@redapple2593]

Sarah Funk What is "Top of the Rock" ?

[@bfdiwatcher]

10 years ago I visited NYC and a guy cursed at me when I look at him as he speaks loudly on the phone. I'm visiting NYC next month, I really don't wish to get racism comments because I'm an Asian (Singapore) especially now with this virus. #spreadlove

[@jeffdeboer1679]

One of my rules when traveling is to never eat at a restaurant that I can get at home.

[@Laracroft19986]

Umm except when your on a budget and McDonald’s is right outside your hotel. 😆

[@ttms1605ify]

This is my number one rule

[@ramencurry6672]

Totally agree. However in the real world, most people are not foodies and would rather eat something familiar. Personally for me, I’m with you and I try to avoid familiar stuff I get at home

[@latayarolle3169]

Thanks love

[@Macattack11639]

@@Laracroft19986McDonalds is like $20 now. That helps the budget. Have a banana and a granola bar

[@LuisYanes88]

Guys, I was pretty real on this one! Happy I was able to share one of my number one pet peeves with you all 😅😅

[@bge1234]

I agree with you 100%! Tourists drive me nuts even when I am one, mostly because they're completely unaware of their surroundings (i.e. me).

[@sabrinacortez814]

Luis Yanes this is my pet peeve at Disneyland! I’m like get out of the way!!! Lol

[@redapple2593]

Stopping in the middle of the footpath is done by everyone , not just tourists, because they feel they must answer their mobile phones . PULL OVER to the side of the footpath people ......you can do it!😂

[@MOTIVATIONBYDAR]

Why thee funk don't you have your own channel?

[@LuisYanes88]

@@MOTIVATIONBYDAR good question.... 😅😅

[@juliejensen7370]

The bus tours are well worth it if you have back or walking issues,though! Some of us are older.

[@ssadvweld1]

My bi-coastal hairdresser (I'm in CA) told me the deal about not wearing running shoes the first time I went to NY many years ago. My podiatrist says running shoes make the very best walking shoes. I have worn my Asics all over NY (when it wasn't snowing) and no one has given me any grief about it...as far as I know. If they are secretly thinking "tourist", who cares? I am one! I completely agree with everything else you said. I just hope the cab and horse carriage drivers don't see this... lol Thank you for this informative video. I hope it brings you lots of well behaved, tour going, big tipping tourists.

[@vaneshapatel8320]

It affects what bars youre trying to get into - if thats your scene... so theres practical reasons also.

[@ssadvweld1]

@@vaneshapatel8320 Good to know. Thank you!

[@kevglass4924]

Everyone in New York is a tourist.

[@elinemilano4937]

Last year in september I visited NYC and watched your video's months in advance. I can say...best thing I ever did. I followed your advice and got to feel like a real New Yorker. Visited Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Queens. Used the subway without problems and got to visit all the placed you recommended. I even had a citytrip to Washington DC and did a NYPD ride along. I do feel most 'secret' spots are well known now. But still, I feel like I made the most of my time and saw almost everything I really had to see in 10 days. I had a fantastic airbnb with Phill in East village to for only 65€/day. So thank you so much !

[@thebookwasbetter3650]

Pro-tip on subways. There are usually four entrances to each station at an intersection. The trains travel on the right side of the tracks like cars do. Therefore if you are going downtown, enter from the two stations on the west side of the street. Going uptown, enter either of the two on the east side. Some stations you can enter all four, but most you must figure out which two to enter or you might waste your ticket swipe.

[@britt9524]

The hop on hop off bus tour was great, you can get off or get on at whatever stop whenever you want. Not a typical bus tour.

[@JasonBreniser]

I booked that. Sounds fun

[@matmooNZ]

I'm likely to ruffle a few feathers but... After visiting the USA from New Zealand, tipping in itself, is ridiculous. Why should the customer subsidise staff wages through bumping up their wages?

[@mrbushlied7742]

"When in Rome..." The wait staff in NZ are probably paid a living wage, not so in the USA. I've never been to NZ, except for two airport layovers in Auckland on my way to OZ. Australia also does not have a tipping culture. However, as an American (actually US/UK dual national), I felt ashamed not to leave a tip. So, I can understand why you wouldn't want to leave one as it's NZ custom. Still it is not socially acceptable in the USA unless you are unhappy with the service. Under no circumstances are you obligated to leave a tip in the USA if you are unhappy with the service. You can even have the service charge removed from your bill, if you are not satisfied with the service.

[@CDN_Store]

The campaign to pay living wage here in London has really gained traction. I think as an employer you shouldn't be employing people if you can't or won't pay them a wage they can manage to survive on. The culture of making the customer feel guilty is wrong, it should be a choice if you feel the person serving you has gone above and beyond then this is the point of a tip. Londoners also have this image of being rude too. I think that's just the stereotypical viewpoint of people from the North. I guess as they said it's a city thing of being fast paced and usually commuters.

[@francinewaldman6206]

FYI, in NYC tips are actually the wages that most waitstaff lives on. They are, for the most part not paid the minimum wage.

[@teresahoward7821]

Do you not realize that, if the waitstaff were not tipped, the prices you pay for food would be commensurately higher? At least, with tipping, the waitstaff is motivated to provide the very best service possible.

[@kevin.afton_]

@@teresahoward7821 Thats just a fake excuse. How come in other countries you dont tip and you pay the same price for the food?

[@pedroguerrero3862]

What you said that dressing correctly, that is so true. I have seen so many people wear thin clothes. Also considering that it get cold for about 7 months, October to April

[@zbeebs]

New Yorkers aren't mean, as long as you don't stop in the middle of the fricking street!!!

[@Tonys___]

David Cervera facts !

[@dagic31]

I found them nice and helpful.

[@AStupidTourist]

Its not my fault , Im just A Stupid Tourist

[@ninamexico1745]

Ni modo que te detengas en donde? En la parada? Por favor! La calle es libre!!

[@ramencurry6672]

A lot of New Yorkers/Jersey and east coast people are rude and D bags but who cares? I’ve had waitresses with angry furious looks for no reason. Just ignore those creeps.

[@gary1961]

The first piece of advice I give to anyone who is about to take their first trip to New York is ...... DON'T eat in a restaurant for every meal. It took my wife and I a few days to realise just how much we were spending by doing so. We then started using the Essen deli's where you pay for food by the weight (around $8 per pound when we were there in 2016). There are plenty of cheaper food options in New York aside from expensive restaurants, you'll save a fortune.

[@ibkissful]

gary1961 ... I am even currently getting broke by eating at the roadside halal carts !!!

[@CommandoMaster]

That's only if you're broke visiting NYC.

[@febtek]

Fruit carts and aldi have dirt cheap, good NYC food. Dinners are typically much more expensive than lunches. Whole Foods sale products are also well priced, for those trying to save. I walk a Manhatten figure 8 ( miles) usually on my 6th day that includes all 3.

[@sukie584]

I’m a native New Yorker. Air b n b’s I have mixed feelings about. They often take away affordable housing from locals when landlords hold an apt solely for this. And frankly, people on vacations are incredibly noisy. No respect for the actual tenants when they are staying in apt building. So perhaps reminding people of that if you recommend Air B&Bs. I also recommend Top of the Rock instead of ESB. Also, instead of waiting on line for ferry to Liberty Island, take the free Staten Island Ferry and you pass right by the Statue of Liberty.. plus the photos you can take from the back of the ferry are amazing! Museums rely on tourists paying and we need to support art institutions so perhaps let people figure out about the free days on their own. Plus the lines are already really long to get in on those days. Otherwise good job.

[@konyanblo201]

We traveled to NYC from 19th to 25th now in january and your tips helped us a lot!!! Thank you so much! We walked more than 20.000 steps everyday and we were completely destroyed at the end, but extremely worth it!!!

[@zbeebs]

Don't make the mistake my wife did - if you get a 7-day Metro card, don't put in the purse compartment right next to the magnetic clasp, especially when you're only one day into your trip.

[@Neville60001]

This is why the new OMNY (One Metro New York) RFID contactless payment cards (similar to the Oyster [London], Octopus [Hong Kong], and Charlie [Boston] cards) will be better once they're rolled out completly at the end of this year (2023.)

[@janemarie150]

Regarding clothes: I live in So California. I go to NYC a few times a year for work and I find New Yorker's are really practical with their clothes day to day. By practical, I don't mean frumpy. It's a stylish "I am going to walk 5 miles today" look. It's a nice change from LA fashion, which isn't as focused on comfort/practical.

[@Mrbeahz1]

Great to see Luis in this video! There is more to Manhattan - East Village, Alphabet City, uptown neighborhoods - plenty of things to see and places to eat.

[@jessicahudson-reed6084]

You're clearly at the Waterfront in Cape Town :) :) Watching your videos from South Africa, planning my trip to NYC in 2022. Thanks for the super helpful tips! xx

[@37parman]

That rule of not stopping in the middle of a walkway holds true for anywhere. If you need to stop, step over to a wall or out of the way if you have to stop and look at your phone or whatever. That's always been a pet peeve of mine.

[@Historyrhymezz]

Yes but it is specifically annoying in NY

[@ramencurry6672]

I don’t get how it’s annoying. It’s far far worse in a car situation or when people honk at you just because the light turned green. That is much much much annoying

[@jaynescott7051]

Air b&b is cheap but people need to be aware that letting apartments is mostly illegal in NY unless the owner is also staying there. There is more to it then just this though so read up on this if you are planning to book one or book one in New Jersey where they are legal.

[@JasonBreniser]

I did buy the 48 bus tour with statue of liberty cruise, night tour, and Brooklyn. Of course I plan on walking still, but it's February and cold when I'm coming.

[@beth6852]

I went to New York last year and I can't wait to go back, one thing I love about New York is how you can do for free like Brooklyn bridge and Central Park! (my favourite things I enjoyed) I love your videos Sarah they help so much! x

[@thebookwasbetter3650]

Minnesota here, and recovering New Yorker. New York winters are way worse than Minnesota ones. You guys got that wind and 30 degree cold that blows right to your bones. Sunny, calm and 10 degrees is way nicer than 30 degree rain.

[@oltlghfan2008]

Yes!! Stopping in the middle of the sidewalk or whatever is really annoying. I see that all the time inside the Oculus for example. When you walk in, they stand right there taking pictures.

[@davidellis5141]

Today , I learned several things from you both. It will help me have a better experience ! Thanks , and Happy Valentine's Day ❤.

[@SarahFunky]

We are happy to help!

[@daffalathifilham8028]

@@SarahFunky is he Indonesian?

[@stephenbacks3100]

Parts of the city do sleep. I’ve been there dozens of times, but I do remember ending up downtown at 2 am with my brother-in-law, trying to find a bar. Nothing. But hey, I’m from Miami. We have a bit of night life, too. Love the videos! Love NYC! Hope to visit again soon!

[@ericwashington2171]

Taking a tour bus wasn't such a bad idea. My first time visiting the bus helped get a good overlay. My 4th annual trip coming up im just getting a weekly pass and taking the subway everywhere but the tour bus helped me have a mental map of things.

[@shannono8397]

I loved traveling to Japan, Tokyo for art shows, the efficiency of walking, crossing streets and riding subway & trains was fabulous, also love the respect you give fellow riders by not talking loud or on phones. I can not wait to see NYC, its always been a dream and your videos are so helpful to manifest a good first visit when I do. I'm one step closer, moved from hawaii with my art studio to vermont, so I'm planning the trip soon. Thank you for such good content and editing

[@WildStar2002]

I used that "Sit or Squat" app when I was in New York in May 2018. It literally saved my life when I was in the middle of Central Park and hadda, well, *go*

[@juliejensen7370]

Arthur Avenue in the Bronx is really worth it!

[@lorrainelicalzi9943]

Hilarious!!! I have made some of these mistakes already, you both are right! You are both great communicators and your subtitles are very creative! Thank you

[@MRP3261]

Sarah. The yellow cabs can be a Severe issue. Since I live in Brooklyn. The Yellow cabs ( Some of them) don't like going to Brooklyn ( Gravesend , Coney Island area) The last time I flown was in 1999. Going home from San Francisco took the redeye to JFK. Me and my brother took a yellow cab and he was a cool guy. We gave him a tip and helped him find a Bagel store in Gravesend section of Brooklyn. ( Ave X and East 1st street).

[@charlesmugg9049]

If you plan to spend a week or more in NYC, always plan your trip with an easily obtained travel book by authors such as Frommer or Fodor.

[@tajnoime9200]

Amazing, thank you so much!!! Love the videos ❤

[@snowsail1]

I'v seen many videos of Sara showing NY city and she is great, this is the first time I see Luis in a video and you two together are so intertaining, I mean Luis is really funny.Hope to see more of both of you.

[@br1729]

First, as an alternative to Top of the Rock, consider the Summit at One Vanderbilt, which opened in the fall of 2021, and thus after this video. Second, many businesses seem to close a little bit earlier since the pandemic, and so NYC isn't quite as 24/7 as it used to be. Third, consider using Citibike to get around: it's not that expensive (you don't need to pay extra for the e-bikes, because the city is generally pretty flat), it gets you around a lot faster than walking while still letting you still see the sights, and there are a fair number of bike lanes to make things safer.

[@wendym7157]

Love your videos! Will be visiting NYC for the first time next month 🎉🎉so finding your videos very helpful. I’m from the UK. One thing that has confused me though is sneakers vs runnings shoes? In the UK we would not differentiate between the two (I have no idea what the difference is!) we call them all “trainers” (which I’m guessing means something else in USA - 😂)

[@RealityNonSequitur]

wnna save a few dollars from top of the rock, go to bar 65, its literally one less floor, lovely outdoor patio, and for 15 dollars you can have a nice cocktail and go outside rather than the $40 to go up that extra floor. Just make sure you check the dress code before and you can turn it into a romantic evening.

[@savang8]

Never miss a single video! You guys are amazing! Hoping to come to New York someday when these might come handy.

[@bonobobb]

Your videos are terrific. Thank you. I was surprised by your aribnb recommendation. I am planning a trip and was originally only considering airbnb. But then everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, told me that was a terrible idea because somehow NYC was different and I was going to get scammed. I ended up getting a good Cyber Monday deal at a cool boutique hotel so I'm happy but would have definitely booked airbnb if it wasn't for people advising me against it.

[@zbeebs]

I make it a general rule when visiting a new city to never eat at a restaurant that I can eat at when I'm home. Consequently, I will eat at a chain, provided that chain is not in my home city (for example, Shake Shack). Also it is fun when traveling internationally to visit a chain, such as McDonalds, at least once because there will often be menu items that aren't available at home (shrimp burger in Tokyo, anyone?).

[@chairde]

Winter temperatures Nights are cold and frigid, between −2 and 4 °F (−18 to −15 °C). Most of Central New York, Mid Hudson Valley, and the Catskills have moderate temperatures that are not very cold but not mild, Between 30-35 °F (−1 to 1 °C). Nights are cold but not frigid, between 18-23 °F (−7 to −5 °C).

[@rych7852]

Visted in November 1) Tipping, think I got this more or less right. Though didn't tip at Pat LaFrieda in Time Out Market because they didn't take cash, so it just slipped my mind. Apologies to them as the food was great! 2) Took the Airtrain/Subway. Much cheaper! 5) Stayed in the Mariott by Times Square! So expensive and not a great hotel anyway! 6) Used the Rockefeller centre one :D 7) Guilty. Had a McDonalds Biscuit thing one morning. Wasn't at all what I was expecting. So not a total loss. Los Tacos No 1 and Clinton St Bakery though were great! 8) TotR. Enjoyed it, but don't go early if you've booked for the twilight time. Not a huge amount to do whilst waiting for the sun to set 10) Used the Subway for everything! Bought a MetroCard 12) Saw your vid before I went. So when the Subway driver said "next stop is Housten St" it made me smile! 17) Did the DUMBO sights. Liked that. Spent some time in Queens. Did briefly visit Bronx. 18) Didn't feel unsafe at any time. And I was out early some days and late others. 19) I nearly walked clean into the back of some tourists who did this on the High Line! (I guess the authentic NY experience is to get frustrated with tourists! ;) ) 20) Got hassled by the CD guys, who as soon as I politely declined, heard my Brit accent and tried to engage in more conversation. "Hey man, where are you from?" But I just ignored him and he gave up.

[@SarahFunky]

Wow! You seem like you're a true New Yorker!

[@Daveabbey]

CD guys are scum thugs. How many people use CDs anymore?

[@armin6242]

no way were you stalking me or something? XD jk but like I was there late Nov and did just about the same as you

[@ricardocampos6517]

You can tip with your card, I hope you didnt take much of the waitress' time

[@LeonardoIII]

Thanks a lot nice work

[@acohan1]

arthur ave the "new" little italy. . its been italian there since my great grandparents time . . in fact its more mid eastern and central american now ,only a few italian spots left

[@chanelmone4721]

It’s new to many people just finding out about it ( Christopher Columbus syndrome )

[@dagic31]

I was there June of 2018. I did fall for the Empire State building, and the view was great, but not the view I was expecting. I wouldn't say I fell for number 9, being I was only in NYC for the day, so I felt a bus would get me around faster to see the sights. It was vague though; but that was okay because it's NEW YORK CITY! And I already knew I would be coming back for a longer stay. And Luis you would be proud. I did make a conscience choice every time to step aside against a building and out of the way when needing to stop where I was. You were talking about it and I just kept nodding my head.

[@kamilk77777]

Haha! We are not mean, but if you slow down while walking to take a pic we will yell at you.😂

[@jodibowers6153]

Hoping to go to NY later this year from Cape Town South Africa, watching this video about NY and being like Hey aren’t they sitting at the food market at the waterfront in Cape Town?

[@robertewalt7789]

Winter weather: hat and gloves. Broadway shows are expensive: try Off or Off Off Broadway. It’s the subway, even on elevated sections.

[@avinashhannuman2064]

It's wonderful that this video is being shot at the V&A Waterfront in the South Africa my home country. The tip standard in South Africa is 10%, it's good to know that around the world it varies as more than 10% in my country is for going above and beyond, or the bill is too low for the work the individual put into serving your table.

[@agnieszkazelaznicka6330]

I am coming to NY in February 😆 and I have been binge watching your videos and taking notes! Learned a lot and I am sure this will make my trip much easier :)

[@mrbushlied7742]

Arthur Avenue in the Bronx may be the new Little Italy. However, it's off the beaten path and takes too long to get to for tourists staying in Manhattan on a tight schedule.

[@asllaniiiii]

Love your channel 💜Over there soon 🤗

[@sfetsasp]

please suggest eating/resting at whole foods and chealsea market !!!

[@tammibrown7759]

I fell into the character trap in Times Square 🙄. Lesson learned.

[@octaviomolina8822]

Great videos! Very accurate and to the point. Old time New Yorkers always double the tax to compute the tip. (you can round-up). Please do not walk three abreast. The streets are a form of transportation. Ubers have become pricey so do not dismiss a yellow cabs out of hand. Halal carts can be very good and cheap and a step above Mc D. thanks!

[@misscarmen491]

Thank you! So helpful. My husband and I will be visiting Manhattan and have already made a made a mistake. Hopefully, we will do better.

[@everyonelovesdee]

Hoping to go to NYC so your videos have been really helpful as I start researching what to do. But I completely agree with Luis about stopping in the middle of the footpath. I have lived in London and Edinburgh, and my workplaces in both those cities have required me wlking through the iconic sightseeing spots and nothing bugs me more than people just stopping, or not letting you by by hogging the footpath .

[@Yourlolz]

Funny about the toilets, I had a shock about the public loos! I was over joyed when I went to the felix rostery cafe! they have actually gorgeous toilets! haha

[@lemazingkingdom4318]

I disagree with your Airbnb tip. Now with all the additional fees, it comes out just as much as a hotel

[@me2ban]

So true! I was thinking the same thing. The cleaning fees can be $100 alone.

[@lewpotsmall]

have been to NY a few times, and these tips are fantastic - made me rethink my next trip (just swapped from a hotel booking to Airbnb in the same area for much better value). thanks very much - fantastic channel and content!

[@harperwood3562]

For tips, 20% minimum for waitstaff - and in cash. Takes them forever to receive the cash if they are tipped by card.

[@ThatJunkman]

I try to get a Air BnB but they all wanted to do like 200-300 cleaning free and that made them just as much as the hotels if not more

[@wiekegoemansalangi8681]

I think the point is to always enjoy while you’re traveling, that’s it! If peoole are looking at you, your not local then it’s expected 😅 because as a tourist we aren’t so why we need to blend ourselves. Although some of attractions you might think it’s not worth it, as a tourist myself might not have chance to go there often. Eat whatever you want to eat or you want to try even if it’s a chain restaurant if make you happy and wear outfits properly according to the season you will go and just be aware of surroundings and be careful. We should not limit ourselves when we do traveling and each of everyone has their own preference when it comes to traveling. Too many videos about things not do but often I watch not too useful rather than a collective information in one single view. For example you don’t know why few tourists may eat in McD maybe because, they are budget traveller or some tourist may not really fancy of food but spend money on attractions etc. I hope next time can give information that would be useful in general for traveller. I’m not saying all the lists are wrong or not useful some of them are but also some aren’t useful.

[@deannajy]

Your videos are THE BEST!! I watched all of the NY ones before our group of 9 went for a week in September for the first time. We would not have survived or had the trip we did without the knowledge you have shared. We saw and did just about everything in Manhattan within that week! I spent all week ushering our group out of the way on the sidewalk 😆 they would all stop in the middle constantly. I think they all finally caught on by our last day 🤦🏻‍♀️ comfy shoes and external chargers were absolute musts. We did enjoy the bus tour at the beginning of our week, it gave us a better visual of where stuff was and we loved hearing about history. Also we had plenty of time to do both the Empire State Building and Top of the Rock. I really wanted to see the Empire State Building bc they had the Friends orange couch up there one day 🧡

[@Libelous]

Your videos always have something to learn.. About Fashion, food, Culture , dressing,etc . Thank you so much for helping us out .. both of you love you guys .. Thank a tonne. \,,/ waiting for more nyc videos from Bronx and queens

[@klhoward4845]

There are SO many gems in this video - Thank You!!

[@PatrickKCompton]

Thank you guys so much! I’ve learned how to survive many NYC trips with your videos! Still think Dumbo was my fav area to visit so far. I’ll be on my 9th trip soon. :)

[@annbergman6533]

Thank you Sarah for your videos. I´m from Sweden and I´ve been in New York once before., in 1973 when I was a teenager. But.......I´m going to New York in April and your videos have helped me a lot. I think there are a few Swedish cafés in New York, called Fika. (Fika means coffee break) Have you been to one of them? Maybe you should go an eat some Princess cake.

[@aliaperez7809]

I came to NYC the November before covid-19 well my husband and I went to a Broadway show and to celebrate we went to an Irish restaurant before the show and we thought we'd split the most expensive appetizer on the menu and it was a disaster tiny spicy and expensive.

[@mzsantana87]

I disagree with the bus tours. My first trip to NY I got a 3 day pass to use one of the buses and get into a bunch of attractions. The traffic wasn't bad at all and the bus had workers that actually told us some great info. I learned a lot about the city by listening to the tour guides, I got to see the sites and not have to walk and they gave some great tips

[@ibkissful]

mzsantana87 .... Could you please tell me which bus tour was it & for how much .... as I am looking for a good bus tour currently

[@mzsantana87]

@@ibkissful I did the New York pass. They have guided tours that are on every bus and they give you info about the city as you ride the bus. I don't remember how much it was, it was a few years ago. You can choose how many days you want and that will determine the price. Just an fyi, tickets normally go on sale around holidays

[@thevautourchannel9535]

I totally agree with you! I learned lots & saw lots on these tours, especially when time is a factor. The traffic wasn’t even bad. I highly recommend a bus tour. 😉

[@tonylarussa4046]

Arthur Avenue isn't the new Little Italy. It has been around for decades!

[@pinkdymindz]

In the Bronx we don't call it the subway, we call it the "train".

[@byculla6]

That's the Bronx! In Manhattan we call it the subway!

[@benbruning3413]

Love the videos, the background video is the Watershed at the V&A waterfront in Cape Town. South Africa's Mother City.

[@simonwoodward1016]

We are coming to NYC this June, your videos are really helpful and informative. Entertaining too, can't wait for our trip

[@maryg4614]

You guys are amazing! Thank you!!!

[@lydiarickards5440]

Do nicer restaurants / bars have a no sneaker policy? Don't want to have to go back to the hotel to change shoes for evening wear. Thanks!

[@cockyandfunny]

Thanks for the video. It was cool to see you with your husband. Getting a sightseeing pass was very useful for me in my 8-day stay. I recommend it :)

[@clementsphil]

We watched all of Sarah's videos before going last year and learned a lot, which made the trip so much less stressful!

[@NEO3578]

Phil Clements Ditto!! I watched many of her videos before my NYC trip last September.

[@michellegiordano8277]

Thanks for the tips! I'm fro. Upstate NY and this is my very first trip to the Big Apple (and I'm assuming New Yorkers don't call it that) lol

[@letsgomets002]

The yellow cab line is cheaper...and not a long wait...

[@erickalucas5660]

I love this vid y’all are so funny 😆 I won’t get in the way Luis 🤣🤦🏽‍♀️

[@norman4628]

Use the train to the city from the airport, cheapest mode.

[@Cpchurch87]

Tipping culture is something I hate, and I think consumers are starting to wise up to it. Yes, I will absolutely tip for great service, but why am I subsidising the wages of staff because the business won't pay a living wage? I see a lot of people where I live (Toronto) tipping less and less, and it's only a matter of time before consumers pull back. Things are expensive enough as is. Business owners - pay your staff a living wage and stop putting the burden on your customers

[@TottiAldo]

Hi from Mexico City, i love your videos

[@SarahFunky]

Thanks for watching!

[@juancarlospacsi3400]

I only stayed 3 nights in nyc. I need to come back, amazing video

[@seylnylp8083]

Thanks to both of you for those great tips about my preferred city in the world, NYC. You are right about the tips. We should be careful with the tipping. On the topic of the tipping, it is about time to re-educate some of the waiters and waitresses in NYC: at many restaurants, they take generous tips for granted. I was recently at a restaurant in NYC where I gave a ridiculously generous tip to my waiter (25% of the bill!!). Then the person I was dining with said...a bit loudly...that I was a bit too generous, only to have the waiter replicating that our table is only a table of 2 persons, so he is not getting any considerable tips from us compared to a table with more patrons. And I am not kidding. They are really losing the sense of appreciation and taking your tips for granted.

[@neevasclassesforlanguagean5680]

Love your videos Sarah! I'm coming to NYC in March , I hope to see you there! ♥😘

[@allthingsnu4673]

I live in Houston, not New York, but I still get just as annoyed as Louie when people stop in the middle of the walking path as if they are the only ones using the path. 😆

[@karalynne7616]

Nicely put together advice you two! And it only confirms what I already knew...I have visited enough times to have moved well past the touristy things and the city now feels like my second home, can navigate it with ease, has my heart, and I plan to make it official in the next year to two at most:) When I visit, I am pretty sure I blend in and most don't realize I am a visitor;) I have traveled solo on more than one occasion. Every single tip presented here was spot on and I was smiling or nodding in agreement!! The only one I hadn't heard about was "sit and squat", too funny. And I don't take cabs so wouldn't know about tipping rates. I don't understand how people can visit anywhere and only eat in chain restaurants, especially ones they have at home. And especially in the City! Really?! I have a hard time deciding what to eat because there are only so many meals during my stay! Last time some of my choices included Nepalese, Ethiopian, Jamaican, and an always go-to, Jewish deli. Try new foods!! Stay in an Airbnb, get away from Midtown and Times Square and even Manhattan, explore beyond the tourist spots, find other parks besides Central Park, speak to locals, and you will have a more authentic New York experience. Of course if it's your first trip, you will want to see all of the iconic and tourist places, and you should and that is OK!! But I concur, if you only go to the top of one building, choose Top of the Rock! You can visit the Empire State building's beautiful gold lobby and photograph it from the ground;) One random piece of knowledge from me: corner stores are called "bodegas", similar to a convenience store or market in other places;) Happy exploring everyone!

[@jamchris98]

i'm confused what's the difference between running shoes and sneakers? I thought running shoes was just a category under sneakers? might want to note that hotels in manhattan are much cheaper in winter, i will be there the end of feb and my hotel (hilton chain) was $119 a night and there was a holiday inn inn wall street for $85 but i just prefer hilton chains.

[@bri6713]

jamchris98 We’re staying at a hotel in Times Square in May/early June and it is going to average $260 per night including fees and taxes. I was unable to find a decent Airbnb (whole place to ourselves-type) in that extremely convenient location for under $350/night. I don’t understand how she always says you can stay in an Airbnb for $100/night. Like, where?

[@teresabown2724]

We could not find an inexpensive AirBNB in Brooklyn. Ended up booking at Holiday Inn Express.

[@teresabown2724]

Who really cares what people wear on their feet, right? As long as you are comfortable and walk all day!

[@ibkissful]

Teresa Bown ... For me, even Holiday Inn Express is unaffordable !!

[@jamchris98]

@@ibkissful that means you're poor, you need to work on that!

[@Don-n6o]

If I see you stop in the middle of the sidewalk I will come out of my apt and yell at you. 😂😂😂😂. I will remember that!

[@nathurally]

I am planning to visit New York next year on July and your videos are helping me so much however, When I searched where to stay on Airbnb the prices were kinda high and I decided to compare prices in booking. To my surprise I found the Doubletree Hilton for 80 bucks the night, not that cheap but it’s so close to time square and the main places to visit and I’m going with my boyfriend so not so bad comparing to the 95 rooms inside someone’s apartment I found in other areas 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jr23kid]

Only thing I disagree with is hotels. I usually stay on 42nd near the buses in Manhattan at the Hilton. It’s usually 130 a night.

[@beth6852]

I agree about the Empire State building, beautiful but I did find it underwhelming and would love to have seen Central Park in the view (next time ill do top of the rock) and also so many people taking selfies and crowded!

[@khurramchaudhry7325]

So minimum wage is $15/hour and the average waiter's wage is $9.77 so on my if i go for a meal with my family and spend $100 I should pay them $20 at least? So presumably they are working other tables too. Their hourly wage is going to be pretty good at the end of the night right? If they are working 5 hours a night they only need $26ish to hit minimum wage. They will probably get that on one table. I like to tip for service, not to compensate for cheap business owners who don't pay their staff well.

[@asllaniiiii]

How do you call Uber when you have Europe number pls?

[@AdorableAcushla]

What is the difference between running shoes and sneakers? I am confused

[@SarahFunky]

Sneakers are more fashion forward and running shoes are only used for running. Does that make sense?

[@InspiresKelly]

Hi Sarah! I love following you!! I was wondering the shoes that your husband got in this video which brand/style are they? We are heading to NYC and I'm trying to pre-plan a head. I wanted to get some good shoes for my bf.

[@ammieraymer8741]

Agreed. Empire State Building was the biggest waste of my money.