02/10/2019
✈️ WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE HEARING FROM OUR TRAVELERS! 🇺🇸
Here is some great advice and first hand experiences from one of our travelers, Sean. Our Travel Expert Aki helped create his trip of a lifetime! :
-Hey Everyone,
In March this year I did my first overseas solo trip to New York, NY, and a little side trip to Washington DC.I spent two weeks in NYC on this trip, and I wish I had more. Some of the things I highly recommend are:
1. Statue of Liberty. I recommend booking in advance and selecting the crown tickets if your not afraid of heights. If going to the crown doesn’t interest you, the next best thing is to go to the pedestal lookout.
2. 9/11 Museum. This is a must. So unbelievable being there, and the feeling walking around the museum is something like no other. If your doing your trip on a budget, I do recommend going to the 9/11 site on Tuesday afternoon as it’s free entry from 5pm if I remember correctly (though get there about an hour early as it gets packed).
3. Brooklyn Bridge. Iconic I know...but for a different experience I recommend going to the bridge at sunrise (and stand on the Brooklyn side facing Manhattan). Seeing the city from that angle, in that Glow, is breathtaking. Whilst your on that side check out DUMBO (Washington street, Brooklyn for iconic pictures).
4.Central Park. So much to see, I recommend hiring a bike and taking your time.
5. Top of the Rock. I suggest getting there late afternoon (before dusk). Reason being, you get to see the city skyline during the day, the transition to night, and the city filled with lights at night.
This was an incredible trip, that I can’t possibly put into 1 post. If you’ve ever been scared to visit NYC, or scared of travelling alone...don’t be. Don’t be afraid to ask questions for your trip, don’t be afraid to ask locals for directions or advice and lastly don’t be afraid to have fun and explore.
I’ve attached some photos to share my journey with you all, hope you enjoy.
Happy travelling,
- Sean
