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I traveled to NYC solo for a weekend at end of march, it was fantastic! so much to do, and i had no other oppinion on where to eat and where to go, being solo made it so i could make the nyc trip my own. And it was fantasic! and i really wanna Thank you for all your great videos of this amzing city, you really helped me make my NYC trip very special! I even have allready planed to go back in august /Micael From Sweden,
Hello Here Be Barr, I'll be traveling solo to New York for about a week next week. I'll be staying in Long Island City, Queens in a hostel there. I've watch so many of your videos and they really have helped me out. I will be visiting and eating at alot of the places you recommend in your videos. I wanna thank you for giving so much information on your videos about new York I really appreciate all the information.
EXACTLY!! People always tell me "you're doing it alone?" as if it's a sad thing that I have the freedom to see what I want to see without someone with me going "nah I don't wanna do that" 😂
Jon, nyc has always been a bucket list yet to be ticked, been my dream since i wanted to become a screen actor 😂, the problem is being in australia the cost isnt cheap of course - just need to wait for the right cheap tix - but as for travelling solo! I would 🙏😀 def haha
I've spent a good chunk of my life off and on in NYC - just came back from NYC a few weeks ago and already miss it. I wish I went by myself, because I do enjoy my own company and enjoy exploring things by myself. For those that have never been, it's a BEAUTIFUL city to explore. Is it worth going alone? Well, it depends. As long as you're street-smart - know how to spot tourist traps in Times Square - and ask questions if you're lost, you'll be fine. Make sure to ask a MTA employee/NYPD if you are. They're happy to help.
I traveled to New York by myself last summer (as an European 20-year old girl) and it was the best experience ever. (I did meet up with a friend there, but only for like 12 hours or something). I do admit I was a bit nervous at that time, my first time all alone in such a big city, but I kinda had planned everything in advance (like what things to visit, where to eat, etc) and I wandered the hell out of the NYC streets. Traveling solo is so refreshing in such a big city, surrounded by people of all sorts; you're just minding your own thing, you don't have to take care of anyone else (only your belongings, haha, be careful with that), you can visit any museum you want. The only downside is that there's nobody to take good pictures of you lol. And I also managed to find a fairly cheap airbnb up in the Washington Heights, pretty cozy area, close to a subway station. To anyone who is afraid to do it: JUST DO IT, it will be amazing, I promise. Just be mindful about your surroundings, keep grounded and enjoy the views! New York is wonderful!
Alright, stand your ground and do no be timid, that is the best way. I love to talk about traveling,the first time I was in Europe I was scared that I would end up in a bad place so I took taxis , all over.The second time I could not afford the luxury of taxis, I could not afford to be scared, so I walked and took buses. I have been with the same women for almost 30 years , but I still travel alone. I spent 3 months in Europe, I have taken tours and cruises do not fall for low prices, it happened to me.Expat Explorer Tours = garbage, Contiki Tours=garbage, Costa and Carnival Cruises=garbage.Tours are a good way to be safe and see places but use caution, for instance if you have never been to Ireland , I suggest CIE Tours , A taste of Ireland, it is fantastic nice hotels , buffet breakfast and dinners, dinner shows, all good, all attractions are paid for.The only complaint I have is, they mentioned , would see a must see in life, The Trinity College Library, they pointed it out on the bus as we drove by it.I also do not fly , although I have been on all modes of transport , with the exception of a private jet and hot air balloon, maybe someday. I took The Queen Mary 2 out of New York to England, it is too basic for me, the next time I took The Norwegian Escape from England to Miami, a much better ship.I enjoy , non conventional modes of transport, I love train travel.When I travel I pack heavy, extensive first aid kit, plenty of meds, Grovel and Imodium,Pepto etc,bug spray , sun screen, small flashlights , a whistle, just in case there is a problem , I always carry the whistle , a compass, lighter,duct tape , packing tape,scissors, and a small toolkit, mini candy bars to give as tips. Watch the opening of, Then Came Bronson, an old tv show ,I am not into cycles but , I love they way he explored.Happy trails to you. Cheers Joseph
I just booked my ABNB room for my 1st time in NY, solo, in the same area...mind if is the same, lol. Glad you enjoyed it and you felt safe. Do you have any tip about moving and walking around? I was thinking to spend most of my time using the subway but, what about buses or walking around night time? I've seen few bars and restaurants I'd like to pop in, will it be safe being solo? I m not so young anymore and sometimes overthinking and worrying..Thanks
Traveling to NYC alone is A MUST, I went to NYC for the first time ever completely alone, and it was life changing. I haven't been the same person since.
@@vintageheels ....it opens you up to new adventures and new attitudes! New York is so big, you begin to think of the world being bigger than what it is😊
I’m planning a trip to NYC for my birthday in November right now. I’m 35 and this will be my first solo trip. I get tired of waiting on people and people pulling excuses out of their ass so it’s time to enjoy my own company. This video was very helpful! ♥️
As the man said... GO! Go alone, go solo, or go by yourself... it doesn't matter! Just go! Because in addition to being the city that never sleeps... New York is also the city that never leaves you feeling "lonely"! There's always someone to help when you need it (yes, New York'ers ARE friendly)... but if for some reason you really do want to be left alone most New York'ers will gladly respect your wishes! After all, there are 1,664,999 other people in just Manhattan that might need to ask directions or help buying a Metro ticket! But the moment you really realise New York will never "leave you alone" is when weeks or months after your trip you find yourself smiling as a fond memory of NYC taps you on the shoulder and say's... "Hey, remember when..." :-)
I was in NYC by myself in 2017. The best thing I've ever done. From the subway to Coney island to Central Park I felt as safe as I ever have anywhere else.
Done it twice myself travelling from the UK. As you say, no one cares. Everyone is busy with their own lives. When you have so much to see and do. I think it works better being alone. It's impossible to please everyone and you just don't have the time.
I'd love to do a bookstore crawl in NYC. Never been there solo, although I've gone to Walt Disney World alone. If I waited for someone to go with me, I would never leave home.
Hi! I stayed at Four Points by Sheraton in Downtown Manhattan. A great hotel with wonderful beds! But it’s a bit pricey, next time I’m staying at a cheaper place 😅
Keillan Hadden Yeah, that’s the only downside to NY: expensive hotels. Never tried AirBnB, but I know there are plenty :). Hope you have a great trip! Comment her if you’d like recommendations!
New York is one of the best places to travel solo. I've done it many times. You didn't mention using the MTA subway, and or buses. For the best experience, I highly recommend to people to learn how to use it ahead of time. I used to walk insane distances because I was intimated by the subway. The directions didn't make any sense to me. So later, I made the effort to learn the lines (RU-vid is the best), so now when I go, I take the subway as much as possible. == Reference some of your other videos, people new to NYC need to be familiar with scams . If someone is overly friendly or "helpful" when you don't need it -- move away. Don't be overly trusting - same in any big city. -- the city I live in, too. --- I definitely agree about walking tours. I don't know about free ones, but they don't tend to be expensive. At least the ones I've been on. Always factor in a few bucks for tips for the tour guides!
Excellent point about public transport.. can't remember everything but yep it's definitely the cheapest way to get around. And avoiding scams alone.. also important ! Thanks for the tips.
The downside of traveling solo is that you don’t have anyone to split the hotel room cost LOL I’m arriving next week, and 4 nights in a hotel at Times Square has set me back to about USD1k.
I visited NYC by myself in 2018. Best vacation ever. No compromises, everyone is too busy to judge.. easier to get resturant tables... also there are plenty of hostels with social areas to meet people or even use eventbrite or meetup to find people. I went to see a movie at 10am and was the only one in the theatre.
Any updated advice for 2023? I know this video is 3 years old, but I hear so many bad things in the news that I have a ton of anxiety coming to the city solo. I've been coming to the city lately via car, and haven't had any bad experiences. But mostly because I stuck to one general area. The other day I finally took the express bus to the city, and walked and citibiked a large area. Although I was nervous of getting robbed or something horrible, I didn't have any problems. No one bothered me and I only encountered friendly people. That put my anxiety at ease a little but I'm still nervous because of the increased crimes, and I walk around with my RU-vid camera equipment strapped and exposed outside of my backpack.
Angela King I’m going alone in August and I’m coming from England. I say go for it. My sense of direction is stupid terrible so I complete get why you’re scared but I say do it!
The majority of my trips to NYC have been solo. It’s honestly the best way to experience the city for the first time. Unless you’re with one other person that is a great traveler and won’t “bug” you or put a damper on anything. Lots of places have specific maps that you can get that will show the “highlights” like Times Square, Rockefeller Center, the Garden, Yankee stadium, etc, and also includes an overlay of the subway system so that you can see exactly what train you need to take and how many blocks you need to walk. If you’re concerned about safety, don’t be, there are cops all over the place and plenty of 24 hour businesses that you can go into if you’re feeling insafe or need help.
Excellent video Jon! As a woman, I've been to nyc alone 3x & never once felt scared or in danger. Be smart & vigilant. It really is a very safe & wonderful city where people are always willing to help.
@@fantabuloustg1721 I’ve been here my whole life that last line is the reason people get scammed here it is not safe just cus you might have visited an alright spot but we had a couple train stabbing just recently and as a woman it’s worse, I feel unsafe at times and I’m from here don’t trust people are willing to help, cus Nyc is filled with so many tourists it makes great opportunities sadly for all kinds of problems don’t let your guard down for one nice experience you had, it’s diff that actually knowing this city
@@fantabuloustg1721 ...Exactly! I kept my mace in my pocket when I ventured out to Rockefeller Center and Harlem. Had a great time! Use common sense and have fun!😊
Coming today home after 1 week... Was solo there, met some super nice people... a great and funny bartender at Bathtub Gin And i had the best Sunrise on Brookly Bridgei ever saw: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NQs1EgHneGA.html And a rainy sunset at Hudson River: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tIKlPNvaLCQ.html :D It was definitely not the last time, i visit NYC.. fell in love with it!
I went to New York alone for 3 nights a few years ago. I walked all over Manhattan, Central Park, walked the Brooklyn bridge and walked in Brooklyn also. I had fun and it was interesting but I would prefer to go there with a compatible friend if I had a choice.
I visit NYC twice each year solo. Last year I added a trip with my wife and daughter. We had a blast! But solo is excellent. My hobby is photography, and over the years I've done lots of street photography in the city, along with a couple scheduled fashion shoots. On an earlier trip I went to the Elevated Acre, and it was great! New Yorkers are nice people. :D Will I do it again? I've already got my bus ticket from DC and my hotel reservation in midtown for an upcoming long weekend. I walk (roughly 10 miles a day), take the subway (The BEST way to get around the city, including the outer boroughs), and occasionally even use the bus if I'm interested in Manhattan views from NJ. I've visited lots of cities, including San Francisco and Sydney, and there's nothing like NYC.
2 years ago I traveled to LA solo and everyone was telling me how crazy I am... Had the best week of my life! This summer I am turning 30 and I decided to visit NY as present from me to me 😁 hoping for an awesome experience! Traveling on the end on July.
I'm going to say, Learn to Day Trade, Travel solo, perfect being on your own making money and not spending money, know how to Bodybuild and you'll understand nutrition and what the body needs to live healthy,strong and focused. Perfect spending money on your nutrition and being Clean, then you have control over your finances and can concentrate on making money with your money having a set budget of expenses and there's many things that you can do outside of the hour or three trading that can also earn some cash, especially in NYC. God Bless & once you do and get there, don't be a used nobody who's (new money) in other words,"Don't be a helper to complete strangers out of pitiful sorrows and make for yourself fake friends who will bleed you dry and laugh while you die. " THE END
Another great video Jon! New York is probably the best city to visit if you're traveling alone. You'll always find something to do. If you're ever in Toronto hit me up and we should do some videos together. Keep up the good work!
I just got back from my solo NYC trip! I was with a friend most of the time who I had also met while traveling solo to Italy. There is another reason to travel solo... you go out of your comfort zone and you meet people you otherwise wouldn’t have! I know that I certainly pay more attention to things around me and even enjoy a meal by myself better. I didn’t feel unsafe in NYC because I knew I had to be confident (especially as a woman in her early 20s). I would do it again... I could honestly move to NYC ☺️❤️
I went to NYC solo in August 2017, and had the best WEEK OF MY LIFE! It was the most freeing and liberating experience I've had. I want to back SOLO again! 🤗 My suggestion is to take time to research a few tour books, and You Tube videos. Plan a few must see places, but keep an open mind, and be willing to wander. Also determine where you will want to stay. I stayed at a great historic B & B in Chelsea which was central for most of the city. (Unfortunately the Inn has closed and the building was sold ☹️). I lucked out with the weather, was mid August, and wore shorts the entire week. Mid 80's and nice. Wouldn't mind trying late Spring or early Fall, but prefer not to have to layer up the clothing or deal with bad weather. Final tip... plan at least 4 FULL days! You only live once... just do it! 😀
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Trust me, I was nervous too, but legitimately no one cares. It's so easy to fit into New York City's mass of people, because everyone is just concentrated on themselves and navigating the city and living their lives.
I went to NYC by myself when I turned 40. I was tired of not going anywhere just because I was single. I had the best time I have ever had doing anything. Do IT. After that, I was also brave enough to take my kids on vacation as a single parent. Traveling alone is freeing.
Great video, I think NYC is one of the best places to travel solo, and people might enjoy it even more exploring it solo since there is so much to do, and like you said, you can meet many other people who are also wandering alone in the city.
Isn't the first answer the answer for almost every "Can I...?" question in nyc?^^ I even prefer to come to the city by myself...at least more then having someone with me who wasn't there already...because you will be much faster at your destination... Sure it can also be fun to show somebody ny... Also I love to meet new people. like you said you can try things and be free to do what ever you want. In my time I never faild to find people to join if I didn't want to do something alone e.g. go for a drink...
I'm 2 hours from NYC by train and have made many solo trips as q single women traveller. As long as you have a bit of street smarts and can figure out the subway, you'll be fine.
I learned a long time ago that if you wait for friends and/or family to be ready or willing to travel, you miss things. SO...my NYC self tour is booked! A few family & friends are invited but if no one goes, I am still going.
i met an amazing friend in brooklyn!!! we had an amazing time, it was almost like we were already friends and had agreed to meet up! he was super kind, showed me so many tourist spots and even joined me in the subway! i was really surprised, we are still friends n.n
I'm visiting for the first time in August, super excited! I was a little apprehensive because I will be by myself but this video made me feel better. 🤗🤗🤗🤗
I live in Philadelphia. I have traveled frequently to NYC. One of the advantages of Philly is its proximity to NY. I would say a majority of the times I have gone to NY it has been solo (except for two year period when I had a boyfriend that lived in Manhattan). It is nice to go with someone but I really prefer to go by myself because of the freedom it offers me. Many people have a complex about traveling alone. They think that there is something wrong with them if they travel solo. Not the case at all.
You want to spend all day out? Then spend all day out. You want to read a book in some hotel lobby? Then read your book. You want to leave a restaurant you just sat down at? Then leave. You'll never be more free than traveling alone. You can even leave your underwear on the floor of your room, if you want. Just tip housekeeping. :)
I've been to NYC 4 times, two of those trips were solo. I actually prefer traveling alone, it's so much easier to get around and go where I want to go, when I want to go. Plus, if I get turned around and go in the wrong direction, it's just me.
Great video, great topic! You nailed it - there is a wonderful freedom that comes from being alone in the anonymity of a giant city. Almost all of my NYC visits have been solo.
Was in NYC with my gf last month, it was so good, I had no expectations, other than New Yorkers having a reputation for being rude, which couldn't have been further from the truth. Surprised you didn't mention the High Line park and that crazy 15 storey park seeing as you're at the Elevated Acre,. You're right about the cinemas, they're a great experience compared to the uk
I made it to New York City all the way from Lubbock Texas brother, watched a handful of your videos prior to coming and they've helped get me and my wife around! Your the man!!!
Live less than two hours from NYC and go by myself all the time. All you said is true. I don’t like eating alone anywhere but in NYC you can get takeout/delivery from even really good restaurants.
Yes, travelling to NYC alone is easy and a lot of fun to do. I have done it several times before I got married and always had so much fun exploring the city.
I'll be coming solo to NYC next week for the 3rd time this year. You can do any/everything or nothing if you want. I love it! Plus it's much cheaper to go solo.
I Will be traveling to new york in 2 days, also all by myself and i just know i will love it, its my last stop in the states which i have been travelling alone for already 30 days all by myself!
@@DVGSTAR I'm planning to go NY solo this summer. I'm trying to figure out the air bnb / hostel part. Any recommendations? I'm on a really tight budget.
Yea i stayed in an airbnb in New Jersey so save money on the accomodation, altough you need to buy a pass for the PATH train which brings you to Manhattan which is around $30-$35 for a 7 day-pass but it saved me way more in accomodation so, and the PATH also drives the entire night so it was just as much of a pleasure as using the NY subway ☺️ Another alternative is an airbnb in brooklyn but i dont have any experience with that
I went alone a few weeks ago as a first timer. It was amazing and I got to see all of the stuff I wanted, got to experience so much in just a few days.
I didn’t even know this was a concern some had. I’d imagine crime would’ve been the primary concern, but so long as you keep to yourself in the tougher bits of town, you’ll be fine. I travel solo all the time and the only thing I miss sometimes is just sharing the experience with a friend. If you want to go somewhere and nobody else really wants to tag along, don’t let that hold you back. Be smart, stay safe, and enjoy yourself!
I’ve traveled alone to NYC from the UK and have to say it’s great. There’s so much to do and to see, you’ll be filling your days with many great experiences anyway. Helpful locals and easy to get around.
My friend and I are going to nyc at the end of May and I think I might not wanna come back home. Lol. This excitement is getting to me!!! I can’t wait!
I will be visiting NY on September, and I wanted to ask you if there is another place I can buy M&M’s or Hershey candies or stuff in other place not being Times Square? (I’ve been there and is kind of expensive :S) And, it maybe will sound stupid, but I was just wondering where could I buy the t-Shirt from Spider Man Homecoming?.....
IF you go with someone, or children, and not everyone has a phone, BEWARE about getting separated at the subway. If the party gets separated because some didn't get on the train, o have doubts and get off, or if you´re hesitating on which train to get into, and you have no plan if you do become separated, BEWARE! Remember, DIFFERENT trains may use the same track, and not all trains make the same spot. I recommend.... you got yourself separated? Decide on a meeting destination, for example, Grand Central. Kids getting lost? My worst nightmare.
I’ve been to NYC many times, but last year, I went alone. Sure, I met up with a friend for a couple of days, but going at my own pace to wherever I wanted was great. One place I would recommend to Broadway fans- Marie’s Crisis Center in the Village. Trust me! Research it. You may want to show it in a video. Or not. It’s rather fun to keep some places secret.
