Show Notes:
Dr Mary Travelbest Guide: New York City
Part 1
In this episode: The FAQ is : How do I ride the subway? The destination is New York
City (Part 1) The lesson learned is: eating Hot Spicy Foods. The tip is: Give
wildlife their space, too.
FAQ: How do I ride the subway?
Answer: For those listeners in rural areas,
you may have never been exposed to a subway, so this is for you.
You’ve seen the movies mostly of people
jumping over the turnstiles and not paying the fare. Don’t let those fool you. You
need to pay to ride the subway. Seniors usually get discounted fares, so look
up that in the city where you are heading in advance. Most city subway systems have
an app with the map, so download that. Most subway systems are forgiving, if you
forget to get off at your destination, you can get off at the next stop and
take the next train back.
Some subways, like Washington, DC, or
Atlanta, for example, allow you to take your bicycle on the subway at no extra
cost. This can make for better travel and convenience.
For those who just want to get somewhere now
and then, but fast, this is the way to go.
Today’s Episode is on New York City (Part
1)
Dr. Travelbest
shares some of her experience in New York, growing up there and traveling there
solo at age 15 for three weeks. My parents and siblings moved to Chicago in the
middle of my 9th grade school year, so they allowed me to buy my own
plane ticket and go back to visit that summer by myself. It was only my second
ever plane trip, I was so nervous and frightened, but I knew that if I wanted
to see my friends, I’d have to do this solo. When I landed at the airport in
New York City, I learned new skills and traveled well. It was the beginning of a
life on the road enjoying travel.
https://www.newsday.com/long-island
In New York City,
you can do a lot of things because touristy things are easy to access. This
city is used to big crowds, like in Times Square for New Year’s celebrations My
favorite part of New York City life is going to Broadway shows, especially
matinees. Every time I visit, I try to get to different theatres and take in
the action. Just walking around the theatre district is quite interesting for a
traveler with an independent mindset.
https://www.timessquarenyc.org/
https://www.familyvacationcritic.com/secrets-to-getting-cheap-broadway-tickets/art/
There are plenty
of museums in NYC, and they are easy to find on your own. The subway system is
efficient and available, so travelers should be comfortable using it.
What museums should
you visit? These are my favorite ones….And all easy to get to in Manhattan.
Metropolitan Museum of Art (MOMA)
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of the freedom that each
of us in the United States has been given. However, there is a smaller sized Statue
of Liberty in Tokyo. Did you know that?
Central Park is a don’t miss part of New York City. Stroll
through the park in the daytime, and you’ll see all kinds of groups, families,
and just people walking or biking for fun.
https://www.centralparknyc.org/
Lesson Learned: Hot Spicy Foods while
traveling
When I travel, I’ve learned the hard way about
eating hot spicy foods. I don’t. I’ve tried to swallow some hot sauce, pizza
with hot peppers, chile relleno that is hot and spicy, and other seasonings. I
prefer no spice. It may sound boring, but I learned my lesson the hard way. Now
I just say “no” and that is empowering, too.
In the US, people are using much more spice
than they used to. This is changing due to immigration from Asia and Latin
America. For others, spices can be a way to broaden your global horizons.
https://www.insider.com/signs-stop-eating-spicy-foods-2018-10
https://www.health.com/food/dangers-eating-hot-peppers
Today’s Travel Advice- Give wildlife their
space
Those dangerous animals likely are dangerous.
If you are seeing wildlife that’s too close for comfort, your brain is trying
to keep you alive. Step back and leave what you’re doing and get away. There
will always be another chance to get close with a beast, bird, or insect. Be
alert and no selfie with an animal is worth dying over.
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