Contrary to what many people think, in addition to most of the new buildings and skyscrapers in New York City, it is also possible to admire the architecture of the past with its 19th and early 20th century buildings. NYC is a metropolis surrounded by water, in fact it rises partly on the mainland and much on islands, of which Manhattan is the most famous. The Atlantic Ocean and the Hudson River are the true masters of the city. Living in NYC is a dream for many.
New Yorkers get a bad rap for being rude and unfriendly, but in reality, people are often nicer than is commonly thought. Warm and friendly people are often found. They certainly aren't willing to smile, but if you need help or some information, they won't stop.
Once installed… What do I do in NYC?
If you have already decided to change the course of your life and settle in NYC as your place of work or studies, you have to think about what you are going to do in your free time.
Here are some of the options out there:
1. To Enjoy Each Season of The Year
Perhaps because winter seems endless and autumn and spring last a breath, after a while in New York you learn to enjoy the small pleasures of each season. From the comfort of a hot coffee when the trees are bare, the gray sky and the icy currents slip through the folds of your scarf. From the joy and peace of a spring afternoon walking among newly planted daffodils and tulips.
From a summer afternoon sitting on a terrace or a street bench, with a cold beer or iced coffee and that sticky humidity that does not disappear even after nightfall. In our New York calendar you will find ideas to enjoy each season of the year, no matter what temperature the thermometer shows.
2. Stroll through Central Park
New York is the perfect proper to refer to the word city. And sometimes, the transfer of a city can "saturate". So, when you finish working or studying, enjoy the Central Park trails on foot. Grab your bike or stretch out on the Sheep Meadow with a picnic.
3. Board the Staten Island Ferry
It is not just for tourists. New Yorkers love the Statue of Liberty, and you can learn to love it as much as if you were already there. Would you like to see his face without paying a penny? (Or dollar). Hop on the free Staten Island Ferry. You will see how as it moves away from Manhattan you will see amazing views and the Statue of Liberty very close.
4. Take a Museum Tour
The Met, the MoMa or the Museum of Natural History. Treasures of the city that you can visit whenever you have free time. And best of all, no matter how much you visit them, you will always discover new things.
5. Go To One Of The Musicals
In the theaters of Times Square and Broadway every night you have mythical musicals and plays with which to have a good time. So if you don't know what to do when you get off work, hitting Broadway can be the “final act” to cap off the day.
6. Do You Like Basketball?
If you are passionate about this sport, you are in luck. New York has one of the most famous teams in the world: The NBA. But not only that. You can also enjoy baseball, ice hockey or American football games. There is to choose!
7. Go Shopping!
There are hundreds of stores where you can shop, from clothing to electronics. Woodbury Common, Jersey Gardens of Empire Outlets, in Staten Island are outlets where you can buy clothes and accessories at a good price (since we are talking about one of the most expensive cities in the world).
8. And If You're Hungry
Are you more of a hamburger, pizza or bagel with cream cheese? In New York you will have no problem enjoying its peculiar gastronomy. But not all are candies and donuts, there are also renowned restaurants in NYC such as: Lombardi's, Keens Steakhouse, Eleven Madison Park (Of course, it prepares more than $200 per cover).
9. Valentine's Day in NYC
What category of lover are you part of? Are you pro Valentine or the anti Valentine? On February 14, Valentine's Day is today a controversial party, which is sometimes even banned in American schools. However, it is a fact that love is on the air here in New York during these days.
There are shelves bursting with items dedicated to lovers, packages of chocolates in the form of hearts of all dimensions, teddy bears with hearts, and puppies with hearts! With all these sweets and romanticism the risk of suffering from diabetes becomes inevitable.
We left at 6 o'clock in the morning by taxi to the airport and walked to take the connecting train to the T3. We headed to the boarding gate and there we had to answer some questions from the airlines staff and at 9:50 we embarked for NYC.
We arrive in NYC at 6:30, pass the controls and take the bus to Manhattan to arrive at the hotel about 8:00 pm. We decided to go by bus because it was the cheapest. We rested for a while at the hotel. The hotel was very good in a perfect location between the 45th and Madison. We are away from the bustle of Times Square, and the corresponding metro stop is the Grand Central.
The room was quite warm but the bed was very comfortable, perfect to rest after a day of walking. There is no minibar which is not much missed either. The hall and bar were very good, and the staff very friendly. We were given the room on the top floor, with a view of the skyscrapers.
Finally we leave for the big apple heading to Madison Square Garden because the day before we had bought tickets to see the NBA match. We went walking through midtown, and entered Grand Central. We went through the library, and the Empire State.
We went to see the Chrysler Building on the outside. We ate a slice of pizza on 43rd Street. We passed through Madison Park, Flatiron, followed by Broadway and arrived at Union Square. As we were confused we turned around and took 34th street where the stadium was in front of the Pennsylvania hotel.
There were a lot of people. We arrived half an hour early and we looked for our place and to wait to see the previous one. There we ate a hotdog and coke and watched as people stuff themselves with food during the game.
We walked back through Times Square to continue taking pictures. Despite being 10 at night the lights illuminated everything and seemed daytime and was full of people and open shops. We went to the hotel to rest after a long day.
We woke up at 6 in the morning but we did not leave the hotel until 8. We prepared the day's excursion and decided to start in Downtown, the area of wall street and the Statue of Liberty. We went out and went to breakfast at a cafe that is in front of the hotel. We have a chocolate, a bagel (typical New York rolls) with cream cheese and a yogurt with fruit.
With a full body we went to the Grand Central station (impressive station), to the subway. There we realized something was happening, and that it was the Valentine's Day! From the first hour we saw young people and more couples heading to downtown, and we went with the flow.
First we took a metro card. We got off at the Brooklyn Bridge stop and to our surprise the streets were cut off! Logically, there were lots of lovers. So we took a walk through the area to go down to battery park. We wander around and see the crowd that stood in front of the fences. We take a seat and watch the lovebirds.
Since we could not go where we wanted, we were walking according to where they let us go. Everything was very interesting to see all the people excited and a few waiting for their partners. We took advantage of the fact that the current let us go to visit Ground Zero.
We went along the Wall street and ate at the Mcdonalds which is supposed to be more luxurious, but it's normal. We went to the Staten island ferry to see the statue of liberty from afar. In the afternoon we took the subway to the meatpacking area. We decided to go to SoHo. We walk and have a coffee. We visited many stores. We continue to Little Italy and then Chinatown.
We walked to the Dakota building passing by Lincoln Center, where the opera is and that week was held the New York Fashion Week in that area. It started to snow slightly at 5 o'clock and we went to the Magnolia Bakery to eat some muffins.
We reach Times Square which on Valentine's Day has become a spectacle of hearts. We see couples renewing vows and lots of kisses getting exchanged. We walk to find the restaurant we had booked that day for dinner. In front was the chelsea market! The pizzas were huge but they did not seem like much. We have au poivre and the pappardelle.
After dinner we walked to 18th Street subway to Grand Central. We continue towards the top of the rock to go up and see Manhatan at night.
A day is a day!
For many, NYC is the center of the universe. In fact, it is difficult to find another city in the world, where there are more things to do, more culture or more opportunities. The energy that is breathed here is hardly found anywhere else on the planet. That being said, living in New York is tough, and despite the millions of people who pass through it every day, it often happens that you feel lonely, especially if you weren't born here.
You just moved to New York and you still haven't even learned your new phone number, but you already know what FOMO is: the anxiety of knowing that a thousand things are happening in the city at the same time and you're missing them, because science hasn't advanced enough to clone you and be everywhere.
Concerts, red carpets, street shows, inaugurations. Whatever plan you choose, there will always be another more promising one and you will never reach everything. Wanting to be awake 24 hours is an aspect of the city that never sleeps that you had not anticipated, but with which you will surely live.
There are different ways to look for an office space in the city, if you are looking to establish your company here: You can go to an agency, use Google, take a look at the National agent directory or the MyEListing agent directory or respond to one of those “for rent” signs that are on the facades of buildings. The last two options are less restrictive and may be easier alternatives but beware of scams.
New York is not for everyone. But it is still a unique city. It offers endless possibilities and is a great mix of people from all over the world . New York is a singularly unique place in the world: it is a harsh, dirty, brutal, expensive, crowded, sometimes overwhelming, beautiful, fantastic and inspiring city. Or you love it, or hate it.
