Comments on: The Real Girl’s Travel Guide to NYC

By: Tahryn Smith

Tahryn Smith — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:07:10 +0000

My first trip to NYC a few years ago I stayed in Bushwick at the NY Loft Hostel which was 2 blocks from Roberta’s because it was affordable and it was great. Super clean, nice people, and a cute area around it. It was pretty easy to get into the city and get around Brooklyn and so much less expensive than anywhere else.

By: Look TV

Look TV — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:09:18 +0000

All awesome tips! Thanks for sharing. We’ve never been to Lula’s Sweet Apothecary…adding it to our must-try list, along with the Big Onion.

By: Shandra Goldfinger

Shandra Goldfinger — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:44:53 +0000

In what world is the Meatpacking District downtown? Telling a tourist to go to Bushwick is a little ridiculous. For tours, I recommend http://www.bigonion.com/ They have a large variety that can cater to almost any interest. If it’s nice out, go to the Highline. Probably cliche by now, but it really is awesome. Get ice cream at Lula’s Sweet Apothecary. Watch random performers at Washington Square Park and eat from the Dosa cart there. Visit the major museums. If you need to stop to talk to each other or look at a map, move against a building instead of staying in the middle of the sidewalk. Use HopStop to navigate the subway. Don’t be afraid to ask for directions; New Yorkers are nice and helpful, but not really interested in learning your life story- that doesn’t make us rude! Find cool jewelry and purses at random shops in the East Village instead of hitting Broadway in Soho. Go into Tiffany & Co. – for some reason it makes you feel amazing. Get Dim Sum in Chinatown. Don’t eat at any chain restaurant. Get Broadway rush tickets- so much cheaper!