Here I my main take aways from New York City. Keep in mind that this is what I experienced so you might experience things differently.

You have to see NY at night. It can be day at night. That is specific to time square at night. It’s  unbelievably bright with all the advertising panels. It’s quite a sight to behold. That’s when you understand why it’s called the city that never sleeps.

Getting around on foot can be tiring quite quickly. It’s a big city. Use the subway. Stay away from the cabs, they’re expensive. A bike or something else is a good idea. The bike is an amazing energy saver.

Central park is a refreshing bit of nature in the middle of a city of skyscrapers, building of steel, concrete and glass.

When it rains, people stay inside.

When you buy something you need to ADD TAX. In Europe I’m used to paying the price I see on the tag. The added tax is quite annoying because it feels like customer manipulation. You think your gonna pay 3 x 25 = $75 but they charge you $83. You don’t understand, then your remember: Tax.

The skyline is very impressive.

The Anastasia musical is great.

So are the Museum of Modern Art and of Natural History.