So I thought, to get this blog going with a bang, I’d answer some frequently asked questions about traveling to New York. Then again, why reinvent the wheel? You know what’s the biggest problem with the internet? Anything and everything you can think of doing, or writing about, has already been done, and it’s probably bigger and better than what you can do. So what I’m going to do is list the top 5 questions about traveling to and visiting New York, and their answers from Yahoo! Answers.

1. How much spending money do I need for a trip to New York City?

Ans: I lived in New York City for 42 years and base on the prices now you should have at least $150. - $250. per day ( doesn’t include hotel which runs about $200. per night and up ). Here are some examples of prices ….Read full answer here.

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2. I have three days to visit New York City. What places shouldn’t I miss?

Ans: The Empire State Center. This complex also house Tump Tower. Famous Central Park. Rockefeller Center with a huge ice skating rink. During Christmas, they lined it up with a lot of christmas trees. Fao and Schwartz. Unfortunately, that store with big,big toys is closed. Statue of Liberty. You have to go there by ferry., which is a nice ride. You could also use this ferry to go to Staten Island. Times Square where they drop the ball every New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately this are surrrounded by seedy places,unsavory people, and stores. Be careful of purse snatchers. St.Patrick’s Cathedral….Read the full answer here.
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3. I’m going to New York in two weeks. Any suggestions so it won’t be obvious that I’m a tourist?

Ans: DON’T:
- Wear ANY NY memorablia, unless it’s a hat for the yankees or shoes with NY on it.
- Expect a taxi to come for the first time, and don’t ask people to flag it down for you.
- Go to the OBVIOUS tourist sites, and it’s okay to walk around….
- Wander around at night unless you absolutely know where you’re going
- Mention the TV show I love New York

DO:
- Visit Little Italy
- Climb to the top of the Statue of Liberty
- Watch a lot of movies

(Note: Apologies to yahoo! for printing the full answer, but it’s too good to print an excerpt…I could not find any place within this answer to cut it short…)

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4. What is the best place to shop in NYC?

Ans: Cheap-H and M, Moderate-The biggest Macy’s ever, Expensive-Saks, Barney’s, Bloomingdales.

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5. Off to new York…Anyone got any handy tips?

Ans: If you haven’t booked your flight yet, may I suggest you fly out on the Sunday early morning flight…..Don’t be afraid to ask for help in any situation….Spend a day wandering up and down 5th Avenue….Visit Grand Central Station…magnificient…Read the rest of this answer here.

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Obviously, New York City is so vast, and with so many things to see, and so many options from luxury hotels to budget accomodation, and roadside diners to gourmet cuisine, I could go on writing NYC Q&A’s for a year, and it would still be just the tip of the iceberg. So here’s the deal. If you have any questions related to a visit to New York, post them in the comments, and I’ll do my best to answer them, and you’re welcome to post answers to any of the questions above or in the comments.