One thing I realized (on my 2nd visit to NYC) is to NOT pay for the expensive ferry to see the Statue of Liberty but instead to take the free ferry that goes right by it. I got great pictures of the statue from the free ferry and got to people watch some real New Yorkers. 😋. I also agree that New Yorkers are very willing to help tourists. A super sweet girl helped me on the subway after I got myself all turned around!
The escalator one is the opposite here in Australia. If you're staying still on the escalator, you stand to the left. Then people in a hurry can walk past you on the right. {I heard a similar one with roads, slower drivers here stay in the left lane on the highway, the right is generally reserved for people that may be going a little faster. Which makes sense as we drive on the left here. But the escalator one surprises me. If I was in NYC, I have very poor balance, so I'd be clinging to the left side of the escalator, I guess I would seem rude}.
THANK YOU for speaking up for the horses! I feel like hardly anybody else cares to mention that. As an Australian I always laugh at the sanitation guide that's displayed in restaurant windows as we don't have that back home! How do C grade ones stay in business haha,. Also I just wanted to add that I found New Yorkers in general to be so friendly, nice and polite. At least twice I was approached by older local ladies who asked if I needed any help as I seemed a bit lost. TIP- you can holiday in NY easily without needing to take a single taxi. ANOTHER TIP- the Staten Island ferry is completely free and you get great views of the city!
I've been to NY twice and stayed in mid town (East 50th St I think) and around the Times Sq/Hells Kitchen area and found it really convenient because as a tourist so many of the places you'll want to see are around mid town and it's easy to walk everywhere or hop on the metro. I would also recommend Chelsea for a nice atmosphere, the wonderful market, and it's a bit quieter. But really as long as you're somewhat near a station you can stay anywhere in Manhattan and you'll have a great time.
There are a lot of other things not to do in NYC. Never stop in the middle of the sidewalk; it's not just escalator etiquette that has to be followed. Do not try to take a taxi at around 4pm because the cabbies end their shifts at that time or try to get one below Canal Street because taxis do not make it to the Financial District, TriBeCa, etc that often. Green cabs are not allowed to pick up passengers below 110th Street on the West Side and 96th Street on the East Side or at airports. Do not tell the driver where you are going before sitting in the rear because it is illegal for a driver to refuse service once you have got in. The driver must take you anywhere within the five boroughs of the city and also to Newark Liberty Airport or anywhere within the counties of Nassau and Westchester, providing that the driver would not end up returning his car late at the end of his shift. It would be best for visitors not to jaywalk because the New Yorkers know their jaywalking patterns, visitors however do not. Although the NYPD are not strict with jaywalking, it is not impossible to get a citation for that. On the subway late at night, always use the yellow Off Hours Waiting Areas and always use the car with the conductor inside in the middle if possible. Also on the subway, do not use an express train unless you know it will call at the station you want to get off, do not lean on the poles and also do not board an suspiciously empty subway car. Do not use an ATM cash machine inside a store as the withdrawal fee is hefty and some places like restaurants do not accept credit cards. So always be prepared to pay in cash.
Do Not: 1) Bike on the streets for fun 2) Pick where you're going to stay based on where the hotel is 3) Stay in Times Square 4) Be afraid to ask a local for help 5) Ride the horse carriages 6) Eat at restaurant chains 7) Stand on the left side of escalators 8) Take a taxi/Uber if you are in a rush 9) Stay in Manhattan 10) Not buy yourself a $1 pizza
Haha I asked a cop for directions near Times Square because I had no reception and had no idea where I was going. He told me to read the signs and open my eyes. He was so rude. I asked a random lady instead and she walked me 4 blocks away to the subway station I was looking for to make sure I got on the right one. I also say don’t get on the bike taxi!! I got scammed!!
Hi Lucie! I love your videos! My baby girl is one month younger than Milo, so your videos have kept me company in this new life as a momma! Could you please tell us *new parents* what infant friendly things are there to do in New York City? We visit often but have not gone since baby girl was born. Thank you for your videos and blessings to your family! :D
If you're disabled or otherwise able to take the subway there are also lots of rideshare tools where you don't need to pay for a taxi. It's important to know the subways aren't as accessible as other cities.
half of these were double negatives, which kind of defeats the purpose of a "what not to do" list, but I could still listen to you talk about anything! hahaha
The biking thing is true in many cities, when I was in Amsterdam I commented to a taxi driver that the experience of bikers and vehicle drivers probably makes for a safe biking environment. He just laughed and said there are accidents all the time...two minutes later we saw one!
Very informative video! Will be in NYC June 7-20 and was wondering if you were interested in vlogging with me? Have a wonderful day beautiful lady 😘😘😘xox
When going to NYC do NOT stay in NEW JERSEY thinking you will save money lollll ! Big mistake ! You will end up having to pay for NYC and NJ bus fares instead of just being able to be at walking distance to all the best spots. Also you will lose a ton of time using public transit. It's better to stay in Manhattan and walk evewhere and if you get tired you can just go back to your hotel or Airbnb by feet
I live in Weehawken, which is right across the Hudson River. I work in the Bronx and it takes me 10 minutes to get into the Port Authority. I purchase the monthly pass, but bus fares are $3.50 which is quite affordable, and there is a continuous stream of buses (both NJ Transit and private bus companies) that go into Manhattan. You can literally hop onto any bus and they all go into the city. The view from this side of the river is unbeatable and there is a lot to do around here as well! Hoboken and Jersey City are nearby and are great cities with a lot of history and additional views. I personally think staying in NJ is a fantastic alternative, but maybe I am biased 😅😬.
Check out the view of the entire city (literally from Harlem to downtown Manhattan) from Boulevard East in Weehawken and West New York, NJ. Absolutely beautiful.
@@Whatever1992 when you live there it's not the same as when you are a tourist who is visiting for 2 days lol ! If you're planning on visiting for longer than one weekend NJ can be a more affordable option. :)
@@Whatever1992 thanks for your thorough reply ! Something to consider for ppl who have been to NYC already and want to have a different experience. I personally think it's better to stay in Manhattan if it's your first time visiting NYC, in order to be able to do all the touristy stuff in one weekend
From London and used to the underground. When I visited NYC I was so shocked by how bad the subway is. So confusing, very dirty and generally unpleasant. We also struggled to work out how the payment worked… unbelievable that nyc has such a shitty system!
The first time I went, I needed to buy a ticket but there was no staff at the booth and the machines weren't working... So I just jumped the stalls lol
Do you like when fans aproach you to say hi? I hope that one day I'll be able to visit NY and who knows, maybe I'll see you on the street. So it's ok to come to you and say hi?
And then goes on to mention the best places to see and shows pictures of dead animal carcass being cooked, probabley even dead horse. Talk about ironic and condratictory lol
@@veroniquecastel9582 Im actually a vegetarian so I def do not support that but I can still acknowledge when someone does something positive for animals
There is not one thing about a New York that I like. I don’t know what people see in it. Driving there is a nightmare. I dread going there, and will do just about anything else to avoid it. Sorry.
Most horses love working and would be miserable without something to do. If the horses are well taken care of, and feed well. There's not really a problem.
I think it's a vicious cycle because I agree, now that they're here, they shouldn't be sitting stagnantly in a box. But it's more so that I don't think they should be here in the first place vs. being on a farm / open field! I also don't know how well taken care of they are!
One thing I realized (on my 2nd visit to NYC) is to NOT pay for the expensive ferry to see the Statue of Liberty but instead to take the free ferry that goes right by it. I got great pictures of the statue from the free ferry and got to people watch some real New Yorkers. 😋. I also agree that New Yorkers are very willing to help tourists. A super sweet girl helped me on the subway after I got myself all turned around!
LOVE THIS!!!
I'm a Native New Yorker, and I would say hooray for these tips! Great advice.
The escalator one is the opposite here in Australia. If you're staying still on the escalator, you stand to the left. Then people in a hurry can walk past you on the right. {I heard a similar one with roads, slower drivers here stay in the left lane on the highway, the right is generally reserved for people that may be going a little faster. Which makes sense as we drive on the left here. But the escalator one surprises me. If I was in NYC, I have very poor balance, so I'd be clinging to the left side of the escalator, I guess I would seem rude}.
Thank you for these tips! I've been thinking about visiting NYC this spring/summer depending on the panorama status *sigh*.
THANK YOU for speaking up for the horses! I feel like hardly anybody else cares to mention that.
As an Australian I always laugh at the sanitation guide that's displayed in restaurant windows as we don't have that back home! How do C grade ones stay in business haha,.
Also I just wanted to add that I found New Yorkers in general to be so friendly, nice and polite. At least twice I was approached by older local ladies who asked if I needed any help as I seemed a bit lost.
TIP- you can holiday in NY easily without needing to take a single taxi.
ANOTHER TIP- the Staten Island ferry is completely free and you get great views of the city!
I've been to NY twice and stayed in mid town (East 50th St I think) and around the Times Sq/Hells Kitchen area and found it really convenient because as a tourist so many of the places you'll want to see are around mid town and it's easy to walk everywhere or hop on the metro. I would also recommend Chelsea for a nice atmosphere, the wonderful market, and it's a bit quieter. But really as long as you're somewhat near a station you can stay anywhere in Manhattan and you'll have a great time.
Genuinely, this is the best advice ever given about NYC. Loved it. Thanks so much
Times Square is a must see IMO but you only need to see it once and have a quick look around.
There are a lot of other things not to do in NYC. Never stop in the middle of the sidewalk; it's not just escalator etiquette that has to be followed. Do not try to take a taxi at around 4pm because the cabbies end their shifts at that time or try to get one below Canal Street because taxis do not make it to the Financial District, TriBeCa, etc that often. Green cabs are not allowed to pick up passengers below 110th Street on the West Side and 96th Street on the East Side or at airports. Do not tell the driver where you are going before sitting in the rear because it is illegal for a driver to refuse service once you have got in. The driver must take you anywhere within the five boroughs of the city and also to Newark Liberty Airport or anywhere within the counties of Nassau and Westchester, providing that the driver would not end up returning his car late at the end of his shift. It would be best for visitors not to jaywalk because the New Yorkers know their jaywalking patterns, visitors however do not. Although the NYPD are not strict with jaywalking, it is not impossible to get a citation for that. On the subway late at night, always use the yellow Off Hours Waiting Areas and always use the car with the conductor inside in the middle if possible. Also on the subway, do not use an express train unless you know it will call at the station you want to get off, do not lean on the poles and also do not board an suspiciously empty subway car. Do not use an ATM cash machine inside a store as the withdrawal fee is hefty and some places like restaurants do not accept credit cards. So always be prepared to pay in cash.
Super interesting to know that the restaurants have ratings! I learned something new today. Thanks, Lucie!
Do Not:
1) Bike on the streets for fun
2) Pick where you're going to stay based on where the hotel is
3) Stay in Times Square
4) Be afraid to ask a local for help
5) Ride the horse carriages
6) Eat at restaurant chains
7) Stand on the left side of escalators
8) Take a taxi/Uber if you are in a rush
9) Stay in Manhattan
10) Not buy yourself a $1 pizza
Haha I asked a cop for directions near Times Square because I had no reception and had no idea where I was going. He told me to read the signs and open my eyes. He was so rude. I asked a random lady instead and she walked me 4 blocks away to the subway station I was looking for to make sure I got on the right one. I also say don’t get on the bike taxi!! I got scammed!!
Hi Lucie! I love your videos! My baby girl is one month younger than Milo, so your videos have kept me company in this new life as a momma!
Could you please tell us *new parents* what infant friendly things are there to do in New York City? We visit often but have not gone since baby girl was born.
Thank you for your videos and blessings to your family! :D
lool I only did the things you said not to! Will need to try again >
If you're disabled or otherwise able to take the subway there are also lots of rideshare tools where you don't need to pay for a taxi. It's important to know the subways aren't as accessible as other cities.
half of these were double negatives, which kind of defeats the purpose of a "what not to do" list, but I could still listen to you talk about anything! hahaha
Lollll! Don’t NOT do that! THANK YOU
Thanks to them that I was able to have a knowledge of how to dance but it took me two days to learn it because they are a little fast to me.
Dollar pizza is the best. I wish Chicago had something like that
The biking thing is true in many cities, when I was in Amsterdam I commented to a taxi driver that the experience of bikers and vehicle drivers probably makes for a safe biking environment. He just laughed and said there are accidents all the time...two minutes later we saw one!
Thanks for talking about those horses. 25 wild horses visited my house today and I love watching those happy horses every day.
See in my country on escalators we do the opposite. We stand on the left, and walk fast on the right.
Thank you for mentioning the horses!!!
Very informative video! Will be in NYC June 7-20 and was wondering if you were interested in vlogging with me? Have a wonderful day beautiful lady 😘😘😘xox
I hope this video becomes a top trending lol everyone needs this video!
When going to NYC do NOT stay in NEW JERSEY thinking you will save money lollll ! Big mistake ! You will end up having to pay for NYC and NJ bus fares instead of just being able to be at walking distance to all the best spots. Also you will lose a ton of time using public transit. It's better to stay in Manhattan and walk evewhere and if you get tired you can just go back to your hotel or Airbnb by feet
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I live in Weehawken, which is right across the Hudson River. I work in the Bronx and it takes me 10 minutes to get into the Port Authority. I purchase the monthly pass, but bus fares are $3.50 which is quite affordable, and there is a continuous stream of buses (both NJ Transit and private bus companies) that go into Manhattan. You can literally hop onto any bus and they all go into the city. The view from this side of the river is unbeatable and there is a lot to do around here as well! Hoboken and Jersey City are nearby and are great cities with a lot of history and additional views. I personally think staying in NJ is a fantastic alternative, but maybe I am biased 😅😬.
Check out the view of the entire city (literally from Harlem to downtown Manhattan) from Boulevard East in Weehawken and West New York, NJ. Absolutely beautiful.
@@Whatever1992 when you live there it's not the same as when you are a tourist who is visiting for 2 days lol ! If you're planning on visiting for longer than one weekend NJ can be a more affordable option. :)
@@Whatever1992 thanks for your thorough reply ! Something to consider for ppl who have been to NYC already and want to have a different experience.
I personally think it's better to stay in Manhattan if it's your first time visiting NYC, in order to be able to do all the touristy stuff in one weekend
Please can you do time stamps in future? Thank you! Great video as always xx
YES! I have done so with my more recent videos but this was uploaded & dealt with in 2020 pre-covid haha!!
So fun! I loved this video 😊
I'm still on a binge watch of all your content so very hapy for this! I just LOVE you as a creator🌈
Any absolute must try NYC foods for people with celiac? Those one dollar pizzas call my name everyday 💔
Wished I watched this BEFORE I visisted ny.... tho except for pizza I manadged not to do any of them💪🏼
The question thing is really helpful
From London and used to the underground. When I visited NYC I was so shocked by how bad the subway is. So confusing, very dirty and generally unpleasant. We also struggled to work out how the payment worked… unbelievable that nyc has such a shitty system!
The first time I went, I needed to buy a ticket but there was no staff at the booth and the machines weren't working... So I just jumped the stalls lol
Dollar Pizza is still open??? :-D
I think I’ll just hang out on Charles and seventh hoping that biker passes by
hahahaaaaaaa
Do you like when fans aproach you to say hi? I hope that one day I'll be able to visit NY and who knows, maybe I'll see you on the street. So it's ok to come to you and say hi?
I love it!!! :) It's always so sweet!
Loved this! I recently moved away from nyc after 7 years there, and this made me miss it so much!
Thank you for mentioning the horses! It always makes me so sad to see them and I totally agree that they deserve better
And then goes on to mention the best places to see and shows pictures of dead animal carcass being cooked, probabley even dead horse. Talk about ironic and condratictory lol
@@veroniquecastel9582 Im actually a vegetarian so I def do not support that but I can still acknowledge when someone does something positive for animals
Hi
Should I travel if not vaccinated?
If I would go, what could I do?!
When will we see the baby boy
She posts plenty on Instagram
There is not one thing about a New York that I like. I don’t know what people see in it. Driving there is a nightmare. I dread going there, and will do just about anything else to avoid it. Sorry.
Also, please do not not tip your servers/bartenders!!
I feel like we don't see your deep love for pizza anymore 😅 new people may not know
Most horses love working and would be miserable without something to do. If the horses are well taken care of, and feed well. There's not really a problem.
I think it's a vicious cycle because I agree, now that they're here, they shouldn't be sitting stagnantly in a box. But it's more so that I don't think they should be here in the first place vs. being on a farm / open field! I also don't know how well taken care of they are!
I'm sure the horses would rather be in a paddock than carrying around a heavy carriage filled with tourists...
Obviusly Lucie should go vegan if she feels that way about animals 💗🐷
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