New York travel tips

These are five essential tips for tourists planning to visit New York City:

1. Map. Before going to NYC be sure to buy a good old fashioned map and don't rely solely on your electronic device as they can be unreliable and confusing for some travellers. Some old fashioned maps are extremely detailed and can be useful in many situations. Red Maps are recommended as they have a great variety for NYC. http://site.redmapguides.com/buymaps.html



2. Learn the addresses. NYC is a huge place and therefore it is split into east and west addresses. It is essential to learn this in order to get around town. Fifth avenue is the dividing line and if you are on it facing north/uptown east east is on the right and west will be on your left. For example, 23 West 48th will be on the 48th street between fifth and sixth avenues.

3. To capture some amazing pictures of the majestic city, plan to do one of the following: see Top of the Rock, or the Empire State Building; Walk the Brooklyn Bridge; ride the Staten Island Ferry. Especially at night.


4. Transport. You will save a lot of money by taking the subway or buses. If you ever get lost there are plenty of locals willing to help you out. Furthermore, the MTA trip planner is extremely useful for getting directions. tripplanner.mta.info/




5. NYC can be very expensive. Be sure to have a room with a refrigerator in case you may need to purchase groceries. In comparison with many other popular tourist destinations, NYC is relatively expensive when it comes to dining out, especially at many tourist sites and department stores. Be sure to bring a water bottle. Furthermore, there are many food trucks around town which are safe to purchase from and serve tasty sandwiches and other snack foods.