Off topic question Carlton, but have you ever been to New York? Manhattan in particular? Planning to travel there and was just wondering what it's like from someone who has been there. What the real New York is like I suppose, not what the influencers and tourist marketing shows you.
It’s been a while since I’ve been back down to NYC. I’ve made a small list that might help. I recently visited New Orleans and had the same questions for NOLA. Hope this helps and enjoy your trip to Manhattan. 1. Empty your phone’s storage because you will fill it with new photos and videos. 2. Start googling now places to eat in NYC, be very specific. This will temporarily train your google app to be on the lookout for food in that area. The moment you make it to NYC repeat the google searching and you should get better results. I did this on a trip to NOLA. 3. Do tour bus ASAP if you’re there for a few days. You’ll see places you’ll want to go back to via Uber or regular bus. 4. Pick a food and go to one of the tourist spots to eat. Don’t stuff yourself, save room for “street meats”. 5. I was very heavy into playing a videogame that was based on NYC so my plans are always getting photos of myself in landmarks of the videogame, to others it won’t mean much but to me it’ll be a rare moment to cherish. 6. Visit a bodega just to see what it’s like and grab a drink while you’re at it. 7. Not sure where you’re from but if you’ve never had Krispy Kreme before try it there hopefully when they have the “Hot” sign on. 8. If you’re staying at a hotel get a high floor if you’re okay with heights. You’ll love the view below. 9. Make sure you visit places that mean something to you. Every artist needs to see the Guggenheim at least once in their lives. New York State has more military memorials than any other state. Look around and it could easily become a fun treasure to find some of them. That my way of saying seek out you hobby or interest while you’re there and don’t be afraid to grab some business cards from people. 10. Lastly, every time I visit NYC it’s like visiting a new place. The street vendors change every time I’m there. Go there with a plan to do and see what you want. Keep food in mind because the next time I travel there I’ll be looking a place that sells good chicharon.
@@blackdeathbuddy11234 No, it’s not. Just be aware of your surroundings. NYC is a very old city that doesn’t have alleys so trash is placed next to the streets nightly. I’ve never been robbed there and I fear the rats more than the people. They have real rats there not mice. You’ll also see a strong NYPD presence. They’re famous and they like to be seen. Last time I was there I noticed most of them traveled in pairs.
Happy mother’s day Carlton. Make sure your staying cool in this hot weather
Off topic question Carlton, but have you ever been to New York? Manhattan in particular? Planning to travel there and was just wondering what it's like from someone who has been there. What the real New York is like I suppose, not what the influencers and tourist marketing shows you.
It’s been a while since I’ve been back down to NYC. I’ve made a small list that might help. I recently visited New Orleans and had the same questions for NOLA. Hope this helps and enjoy your trip to Manhattan.
1. Empty your phone’s storage because you will fill it with new photos and videos.
2. Start googling now places to eat in NYC, be very specific. This will temporarily train your google app to be on the lookout for food in that area. The moment you make it to NYC repeat the google searching and you should get better results. I did this on a trip to NOLA.
3. Do tour bus ASAP if you’re there for a few days. You’ll see places you’ll want to go back to via Uber or regular bus.
4. Pick a food and go to one of the tourist spots to eat. Don’t stuff yourself, save room for “street meats”.
5. I was very heavy into playing a videogame that was based on NYC so my plans are always getting photos of myself in landmarks of the videogame, to others it won’t mean much but to me it’ll be a rare moment to cherish.
6. Visit a bodega just to see what it’s like and grab a drink while you’re at it.
7. Not sure where you’re from but if you’ve never had Krispy Kreme before try it there hopefully when they have the “Hot” sign on.
8. If you’re staying at a hotel get a high floor if you’re okay with heights. You’ll love the view below.
9. Make sure you visit places that mean something to you. Every artist needs to see the Guggenheim at least once in their lives. New York State has more military memorials than any other state. Look around and it could easily become a fun treasure to find some of them. That my way of saying seek out you hobby or interest while you’re there and don’t be afraid to grab some business cards from people.
10. Lastly, every time I visit NYC it’s like visiting a new place. The street vendors change every time I’m there. Go there with a plan to do and see what you want. Keep food in mind because the next time I travel there I’ll be looking a place that sells good chicharon.
@@carltongamble Thanks for the thought out response Carlton. Will definitely be using this advice. Is crime as bad as they say?
@@blackdeathbuddy11234 No, it’s not. Just be aware of your surroundings. NYC is a very old city that doesn’t have alleys so trash is placed next to the streets nightly. I’ve never been robbed there and I fear the rats more than the people. They have real rats there not mice. You’ll also see a strong NYPD presence. They’re famous and they like to be seen. Last time I was there I noticed most of them traveled in pairs.