Isaac Moore's Tips for NYC Tourists

09/16/2013

"The 1970s Pamphlet Aimed At Keeping Tourists Out Of NYC"

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09/13/2013

There was once a time when man looked to the skies and expected to see giant balloons rather than airplanes drifting above. The Hindenburg Disaster promptly put an end to those dreams. But nearly a century later, one company may have finally figured out how to build a dirigible suitable for the 21st...

08/29/2013

And I mean that title with the utmost of respect. I’ve been a denizen of this fair[ly crappy] city my entire life, in one way or another. I spent some time in LA during college, but don’t worry, I got...

06/28/2013

Tips for tourists in NYC: #61 – When it comes to diversity and culture, New York City has everything. When visiting from the incorrect side of the Hudson River, make sure you take in such distinctive things as TGI Friday’s and the M&M store in Times Square. Secret insider tip, you can get extra “Donkey Sauce” fro free at Guy Fieri’s place. Shh…

06/28/2013

One thing that tour companies do not tell potential tourists to NYC is that in the summer time there is a whole world of smells to discover in the city. Smell-o-venture!

04/04/2012

04/04/2012

Tips for tourists in NYC: #60 – Ladies, take your time with things. Stop and smell the roses. When going through the turnstile, be sure to stop right in front of it, open your purse, take out your wallet, take your Metrocard out, swipe it, walk two feet through the turnstile, stop directly on the other side, open your wallet, put your Metrocard back, open your purse, put your bill fold or wallet back in to the precise pocket, close your purse, look around and ponder as to what train you want to take, start walking towards it and instantly realize that you it’s the wrong direction and stop, turn back and stand in front of the turnstile to be safe, then slowly wander over to the other track. Just like all REAL New Yorkers.

04/04/2012

Tips for tourists in NYC: #59 - EVERYBODY in NYC wears Styrofoam Statue of Liberty crowns. EVERYBODY.

10/09/2011

Tips for tourists in NYC: #57 - Be sure to take your time and make sure that you have that Metrocard. The perfect place to ensure that you are ready to go, is right at the turnstile.

09/22/2011

Tips for tourists in NYC: #56 – Who says NYC isn’t friendly? Our MTA has set up private subway cars for visitors. You can tell which one is the private visitor car during rush hour because it is empty, even in AUGUST! Be sure to say hello to the concierge who will undoubtedly be waiting for you inside.

09/20/2011

Raoul Guapo writes "As an occasional visitor to your fair city, can you recommend some place off the beaten path that only the locals frequent?" Why yes Mr. Guapo. There are plenty of quaint little islands off the NYC mainland that one can get away to and just plain relax.

New York City's real estate is famously insane (we have parking spots more expensive than most American's pay in rent) so how is that one man has been unable to sell an entire island here for more than two years? What is wrong with you people? The wonderfully-named Red Brennen has been trying to sel...