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New Yorkers are surprisingly helpful to tourists. If you need directions, ask a smoker. Everyone is always in a hurry. Don’t stop people who look like they have somewhere to go; ask someone who’s already stopped, like a smoker or a person waiting for the subway.
Have fun!
Hahahahaha.....sorry,Chatteress,not to be poking some fun at you but anybody that's read her posts concerning smoking just has to laugh at this suggestion!!!
I have a young woman visitor right now from Australia that is in your age bracket that stopped in NYC on her way here and she loved it.
Used the subway, the buses, walked a great deal, etc, etc.
Enjoy your trip.
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Well ... After taking several trips solo, I decided to take one of my dream vacations for the Fourth of July weekend: NYC! I was very excited in planning this trip but after speaking with a close family member, I am having reservations regarding safety and the wisdom on doing this trip. This relative basically gave me the third degree about how it is too fast paced for a white female traveling solo and the cabs are unscrupulous and don't even consider taking the subway! She has visited NYC back in the mid-90's with a tour group and stated that she would never consider going on her own without someone to guide her. *sigh* I should not allow my relative to discourage me as I realize that they are fearful people who are just being overprotective but this discussion really got to me! I'm starting to have my own self-doubts about this trip. Should I hold off in traveling to NYC solo and just wait til I can get a travel buddy? I did purchase refundable tickets & hotel so I could get my money back if I desired.
Background: I'm 38 years old, self-sufficient career woman who has already visited Seattle, Orlando and even Canada (Victoria, BC) solo and know how to be savvy and aware of my surroundings.
Well, going to Manhattan today is not exactly like going to Zaire or Morocco by yourself. You will have total wi-fi and 3G coverage the entire time. Hell, it's not even like going to Manhattan in the early 90's...
[quote=Chatteress;19653655]Well ... After taking several trips solo, I decided to take one of my dream vacations for the Fourth of July weekend: NYC! I was very excited in planning this trip but after speaking with a close family member, I am having reservations regarding safety and the wisdom on doing this trip. quote]
I live in NYC and it's not that dangerous unless you go to the ghettos or look for trouble. The 4th of July weekend is pretty desolate in NYC. Majority of the people go to the beaches, parks, other cities, hamptons, etc. It's mostly tourist and a few people who stay behind. It's not crowded like it's usually is in the city. The subways are pretty safe. NYC is not as dangerous as it seems. Yes, they are ghetto people but you can find that in any city. Since you are a tourist and will most likely stay in the tourist areas i don't see you having any issues. Just use common sense when you're out in the city. Don't flash valuables, take a cab after midnight, know where you're going before heading out, etc.
If you're scared about being in the city alone, i suggest Meetup or Couchsurfing. Again, you will be fine! If you have any ?s you can PM me.
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I want to thank each and everyone of you for your advice and encouragement. I just got back from my NYC trip last Tuesday and have posted pics and a blog entry on my profile page in case anyone's interested
Location: The Chatterdome in La La Land, CaliFUNia
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Glad you had a good time/didn't get stabbed!
I actually felt very safe in NYC although I tried to keep my guard up. Good thing that there were tourists galore all around me as I'm sure that I stood out as one myself! LOL! At least I successfully navigated the Subway system without looking at a map while on the train ... I was able to memorize the stops and knew where to get off. There were employees there who was able to answer questions so there was no need to consult a map while inside the station or on the train.
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*sigh* I should not allow my relative to discourage me as I realize that they are fearful people who are just being overprotective but this discussion really got to me! I'm starting to have my own self-doubts about this trip. Should I hold off in traveling to NYC solo and just wait til I can get a travel buddy? I did purchase refundable tickets & hotel so I could get my money back if I desired.
