NYC Travel Tips and Hacks: What I Learned After Walking 40,000 Steps in New York
When I planned my trip to New York City, I thought I had everything figured out. Comfortable shoes? Check. A long list of places to visit? Check. A confident belief that I was reasonably fit and could handle a full day of exploring Manhattan? Also check. What I did not account for was the fact that New York quietly turns you into a marathon walker without asking your permission. By Day 3 my phone politely informed me that I had walked over 40,000 steps , my legs had developed a personality of their own, and I had accidentally learned several NYC travel tips and hacks the hard way. So if you’re planning your first trip, here are some New York tips for first timers that your future feet will thank you for. Let’s unpack the lessons. Tip #1: Your Shoes Will Make or Break Your Trip Everyone says to wear comfortable shoes in New York. What they should say is: Wear the most comfortable shoes you have ever owned in your life. Because even if you use the subway, th...