https://soundcloud.com/shiloh-frederick-81684646/shiloh-in-the-city-tricky-nyc-names Don't feel like reading right now? Let me read it to you instead! Press play! It's easy to pick up the New Yorker fast walk, but can you master the way New Yorkers talk? Now, I'm not talking about putting on that classic "New Yawk" accent; unfortunately, finding New Yorkers that still talk like…
Continue reading ➞ Tricky NYC Names that Might Tongue Tie Tourists (and Locals)
Some people may think that city living makes you a soft weakling, but as a lifelong New Yorker I can assure you that is far from the truth. You've got to be strong to live in New York City, both mentally and physically. Today, we'll focus on getting your body New York strong using a…
Don’t feel like reading right now? Press the play button and I’ll personally read this post to you! New York City's mayor likes to say that this is the "safest big city in America," and data does back him up on this. But, as safe as it is, that doesn't mean you should come to…
Let's start by clearing some things up: not everything you've heard about New York City is true. No, New Yorkers aren't all mean people, who live in a closet-sized apartments with five roommates. And no, New York isn't a complete concrete jungle (We actually have way more green spaces than you'd think). Now, with that…
I'm starting to get the impression that people think New Yorkers are a strange breed. Why? Because it appears that people ask Google a lot of questions about us. Type in "why do New Yorkers" into the Google search box and a never-ending list appears. It seems that people want to know why New Yorkers…
Continue reading ➞ All Your Questions About New Yorkers Answered
Movies tend to be many people's first introduction to New York. Through Hollywood movie magic, the city seems loud, kooky, and larger than life. It's true that NYC is all of these things, but it's also a lot more, and luckily, there is an abundance of NYC documentaries to fill in the gaps that Hollywood…
Continue reading ➞ Watch These NYC Documentaries Before Your New York Trip
New York is a city that inspires people to create movies, write books, and, of course, make music. From hip hop artists to broadway stars, everyone has something to say about NYC, good, bad, but never indifferent. So in this time of limited travel, how about getting to know the Big Apple through the songs…
Continue reading ➞ Party Big Apple-Style to These 12 Songs About New York
Last week we sounded off on NYC's subway; this week, we're going after NYC's buses. If you thought that taking the subway was God's way of testing your patience, you've never experienced the MTA bus. Waiting for, boarding, and even getting off the bus are all come with herculean tasks you'll have to endure before…
Continue reading ➞ What to Expect When Riding NYC’s Buses: 17 Things that Will Irritate You
Let me preface this post with the things I love about the NYC subway: it's the great equalizer, where you'll find people from all walks of life. This is the place where you'll see New Yorkers at their best, because if you ever get lost, there's always a kind stranger willing to point you in…
Continue reading ➞ How NOT to Use the NYC Subway: Top Subway Pet Peeves
