Travel thread 3.0

[Billy Dean]

I was there last December. I was recommended by local people to try Trastevere for eating and drinking. Turned out to be good info. Lots a nice bars and restaurants and cheaper than central Rome even though it is very close to the centre anyway

Cheers mate, added to the list. I've heard Testaccio is another area like that? Bit further out than Trastevere by the look of it

 

[Pazza]

Right heading to New York with my other half and son who is 16. We are there 29th December to 2nd Jan. Want to pack as much as we can in. We have a NFL game booked for 1st evening. What else shall we go and see? Recommendations much appreciated. Appreciate it will be freezing but thermals will be bought!

 

[Billy Dean]

Right heading to New York with my other half and son who is 16. We are there 29th December to 2nd Jan. Want to pack as much as we can in. We have a NFL game booked for 1st evening. What else shall we go and see? Recommendations much appreciated. Appreciate it will be freezing but thermals will be bought!

For starters:

Top of the Rock
Central Park
Empire State
Brooklyn Bridge
Stature of Liberty/Ellis Island

 

[Pazza]

For starters:

Top of the Rock
Central Park
Empire State
Brooklyn Bridge
Stature of Liberty/Ellis Island

Thanks Mate, We are staying right by Central Park so that will be ticked. Rock is on the agenda too.

 

[Billy Dean]

Thanks Mate, We are staying right by Central Park so that will be ticked. Rock is on the agenda too.

Also World Trade Centre Memorial, the High Line

 

[Pazza]

Also World Trade Centre Memorial, the High Line

thank you. Never heard of the high line but seems a good option to see some parts from higher up. Thanks

 

[Billy Dean]

thank you. Never heard of the high line but seems a good option to see some parts from higher up. Thanks

There’s so much to see and do there mate. Just aimlessly wandering the streets you’ll see loads.

 

[DualityNSNO]

Was in Greece last month for about 2 weeks. That'll be all for travel abroad for me for this year it seems, sadly.

 

[carlos21]

Was in Greece last month for about 2 weeks. That'll be all for travel abroad for me for this year it seems, sadly.

Hi duality.

 

[DualityNSNO]

Hi duality.

Hi Carlito. How are you brother?

 

[bebo86]

Right heading to New York with my other half and son who is 16. We are there 29th December to 2nd Jan. Want to pack as much as we can in. We have a NFL game booked for 1st evening. What else shall we go and see? Recommendations much appreciated. Appreciate it will be freezing but thermals will be bought!

Do Broadway if you've never been, times square obviously. Try pizza and a Jewish deli

 

[wm02]

Right heading to New York with my other half and son who is 16. We are there 29th December to 2nd Jan. Want to pack as much as we can in. We have a NFL game booked for 1st evening. What else shall we go and see? Recommendations much appreciated. Appreciate it will be freezing but thermals will be bought!

Lots of good suggestions already.
The Met is fantastic. Definitely worth visiting if you like museums and want to get out of the cold for a day.
Some other things you might like to try:
NY bagels and black and white cookies
Junior’s in Brooklyn or midtown for cheesecake
If you’re interested in ice hockey or basketball, you can catch a game at MSG (not sure if the Rangers and Knicks will play at home during your visit)

 

[BluePaul86]

Anyone solo travellers out there? I'm planning on my first Euro solo trip next year and I'm thinking Amsterdam (not for those reasons!!). Finding it quite daunting to even think about, happy to go anywhere in the UK solo, but Euro is a whole new ball game. Any better suggestions?

 

[Bkk Andy]

Anyone solo travellers out there? I'm planning on my first Euro solo trip next year and I'm thinking Amsterdam (not for those reasons!!). Finding it quite daunting to even think about, happy to go anywhere in the UK solo, but Euro is a whole new ball game. Any better suggestions?

Come up with a daily plan. I travelled a lot solo before I got married and loved it but it's very easy to decide to spend a day in your hotel. Plan something and force yourself to do it.

 

[Bkk Andy]

Right heading to New York with my other half and son who is 16. We are there 29th December to 2nd Jan. Want to pack as much as we can in. We have a NFL game booked for 1st evening. What else shall we go and see? Recommendations much appreciated. Appreciate it will be freezing but thermals will be bought!

If you're short on time I recommend doing a hop on/hop off. It will take you to the main sites and you can choose which ones you want to see more of.