Many people think that New York City is unsafe, dangerous. The way NYC is depicted in movies and TV shows doesn’t help its image either! To tell you the truth, this used to be the case till mid-90s. But since then, New York City has improved a LOT when it comes to safety. In fact, […]
Jun 20, 2011
Traveling between LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and NYC using public transportation
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LaGuardia (LGA) airport is located in Queens and services domestic US flights for most airlines. Getting to any part of New York City from here by public transportation is quite simple. (Image source) Subway / Bus If your destination is somewhere in midtown or uptown Manhattan (read more about different areas […]
Jun 19, 2011
Streetwise Manhattan Map – A folding, pocket size street map of Manhattan, NYC
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This map of Manhattan from Streetwise Maps Inc. is a laminated street map of Manhattan. It is a folding, pocket sized travel map which also contains information about Subway lines & stations and bus maps. Streetwise Manhattan map is a compact map that measures just 8.5″ X 4″ while folded, and measured 8.5″ X 19.25″ […]
Jun 17, 2011
Traveling between JFK / La Guardia (LGA) / Newark (EWR) Airports and NYC using shuttles and van services
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Jun 17, 2011
Current Weather and Forecast for NYC
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(Image source) Here is the current weather for New York City, and a forecast for the next two days. Enjoyed reading this post? Get articles about New York City attractions, reviews of Broadway shows & restaurants, and more right in your inbox! Plus, get a FREE ebook “New York City Survival Guide”. […]
Jun 16, 2011
Finding your way around Manhattan – Part 2 – Different neighborhoods of Manhattan
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In Part -1 of the “Finding your way around Manhattan” series, we saw how Manhattan is laid out. Now let’s have a look at the different neighborhoods or regions within Manhattan – trust me, these are the names you would keep hearing often! The following are the various neighborhoods of Manhattan, going from South to […]
Jun 15, 2011
Finding your way around Manhattan – Part 1 – How Manhattan is laid out
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The very first step in navigating Manhattan is to understand how it is laid out. Fortunately, Manhattan consists of Streets and Avenues just like other American cities. It largely follows the grid layout and smart street numbering system which is very simple to understand and remember. So read on, and become a pro! (You […]
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