New york and london are quite similar, but london is better in my opinion. New york has rats, overpiled garbage and agressive homeless people. Not to mention alot of people try to scam u there.
Gotta b London. Once upon a time I really wanted to go to the US. not really fussed now it doesn’t seem the same as it was. However I mega love friends so would b fantastic to go to New York.
@archie-xz3gr I visited NYC 25 years ago, so boring, we went to Central Park to have a carriage ride, the groom said: this is the biggest city park in the world. "American is the world the most....EVERYTHINGS" . I am living in London, I love London.
Just had a look on Google Tim and found this. Underneath the streets of Manhattan, there are more than 100 miles of service pipes bringing steam to about 1,800 buildings. Steam may seem like a primitive source of energy (think of steamboats and steam engines- we don't see those anymore). But when New York's first power plant opened in 1882, steam from clean water greatly reduced the amount of soot created by individual coal-burning furnaces which were the primary source of heat at the time.
Municipally & utility provided steam heating is very common in most urban American cities; it is a byproduct of the generation of electricity (an early green-tech to recapture the lost heat for steam).
4:29 "The highest observation deck in Western Europe". NYC will love you for that! Great video as always. Been many years since I visited last, a vibrant 24-hour city.
I was a NYC Tour Director for over 30 years from the 1970s until the 2000s-every time you talk about “great views”, my mind instantly remembers the fantastic World Trade Center/and how those magnificent buildings were attacked and the nearly 3000 innocent people who were murdered ( the death certificates for the WTC victims listed the cause of death was murder”). We will not forget-we MUST not forget !
Nice video tour - except it's like a jigsaw puzzle, that has ONE piece missing. I would have liked to show what it's like going INSIDE the Statue Of Liberty!
@@nygelmiller5293 My life is very nice”! I have visited over 113 different countries over a 50 year career in tourism. I don’t know if you were being snarky but I lost friends who were murdered during 9/11 and I ersonally took hundreds of people to the top of the WTC in the years prior to the attack! NO OnE should ever forget, even those of you who were not directly involved . I lived in Honolulu while attending graduate school at the U. Of Hawaii and I can assure you that most of my friends never “forgot” the attack on Pearl Harbor even though it happened before they were born. I have Japanese friends and have visited Japan and had a wonderful time-I do not blame any loving Japanese but I also have a history degree and will never forgot what happened at Pearl Harbor. We MAuST never forgot those thousands of innocent heroes who were MURDERED just because the years have passed!
My great uncle went through Ellis Island. He was from Italy. He planned to send for my grandmother after living in New York for a year, but he died in the first winter he was there. Instead, my grandmother moved from Italy to the UK and consequently here I am (born in the UK). Crazy to think that had he survived, I could have been American.
I think you should be commended for the behind the scenes work that would have gone into filming this. In NYC that's not always easy. Superb job well done!
Thank you. I'm a native New Yorker and you've captured some of the best of NYC. Next time, don't forget the Outerboroughs for their neighborhoods. They'vre equally fun and entertaining, in their own way.
In 1982, I went to NYC with my family. I was obsessed with trees and wanted to locate a sweetgum in Central Park. I couldn't find one. Eighteen years later, I took my wife to NY from Boston (where I'm from) via Amtrack, and as we're strolling through CP, I see the tree I had been looking for. It was a happy personal moment. I live in London now and I see sweetgum trees everywhere, LOL.
The content in this could have filled various vlogs, not just one, you surpassed yourself with this. Looking forward to what more is to come, so much variety on your channel!
Probably one of your best videos. Had no interest in visiting New York until I watched this. Absolutely fascinating and brilliantly edited. Looks amazing!
Oh I'm really looking forward to watching this. And nearly 40 mins! Thank you. This channel is what TH-cam should be - informative, interesting, fun - and showing you things and places, some that you know, some that you might see one day, and some you might never get to see. I love it.
I work across the walkway from Rockefeller Center. One of my coworkers used to work for the company that manages Rockefeller Center. One of his responsibilities was to get into a helicopter and scout the forests for the Christmas tree. Two trees actually, a backup tree also has to be selected in case something happens to the primary tree.
The reason for the steam vents is that the city provides heat to many of the buildings (at a cost), and that eliminates the need for each building to have its own heating plant. This method of heating frees the buildings from having the need to have routine fuel deliveries and keeps the power plant in an industrial area where it would not affect the local air quality. (All of the cars in NYC do enough of that) BTW. Excellent videos Tim. Also, my grandfather landed at Ellis Island from Ukraine at the turn of the century. "Slava Ukraini!"
Am I the only one who’s sad that the Empire State Building has been turned into a Disney like attraction? I love the history of it. That being said, this is the absolute best video I’ve ever seen of the view from The Empire State Building, well done Sir. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. My MIL came back from Germany after WW2, her husband served during the occupation. She said she cried seeing the Statue of Liberty she was so happy to be home. We have a photo of her standing in front of the ship that brought her back. Thanks for a wonderful tour of NYC Tim.
I just admire anyone who can tolerate heights. All that glass would be my worst nightmare. Couldn’t put myself through that. I loved the tour, something I intended to do in the eighties but never made it. Awesome Tim. Tku
The steamy vents.... its from the power station. They send steam down under the streets and it is used to heat/cool buildings. It's a district heating system that has been working since the 1880s and is one of the largest (naturally) if not THE largest such system in the world. The Art Deco details on display at the Empire State are absolutely sublime. Not sure it's still a thing, but a cheap way to see the Statue is to get the Staten Island ferry (with all the commuters) and simply go round the turnstiles and get back on to come back. You'll go past it and get a good view. And I am sure it was free. At least it was when I did it.
I celebrated my 10th birthday in New York with my Family. One of the best memories of my entire life is birthday present shopping in FAO Schwartz as a ten year old... I was there for thr Christmas Lights switch on too. Memories I'll never forget. Some people suffer "New York Syndrome" where it doesn't live up to expectations and they suffer genuine stress from being underwhelmed. For me, it was every bit of the fairytale. I remember it like a film. Amazing.
I work as flight crew and go there regularly. There is a lot to see and do. There is free stuff but generally very expensive. Food is ridiculous. My hotel is (fortunately) paid for. What kills it for me is how busy it is. Avoid Xmas, like the plague and other holiday times. I went during COVID and it was earily quiet. Great video Tim, but I do prefer Chicago. Also tons to see, but without the hordes.......
......but for those who do go; my suggestion. Take Roosevelt Island aerial tramway (cable car) to Roosevelt Island, giving you unique street and river views. Walk around the tranquil island (30 minutes) giving you amazing city views. Take the water taxi ($5) to Battery Park. Head to the free Staten Island Ferry taking you past the Statue of Liberty to New Jersey. Board the water taxi back to Mid Town. Plenty to see at each stop. It is a round trip. Staggering views on the water and dirt cheap.
@@BrianKitching-wv5nh I lived in the US, for years (Florida) and to be honest, the cities are not what it is all about. I like the open road and amazing scenery. I recommend a book called Most Scenic Drives in America: 120 spectacular road trips by Readers Digest. These are just amazing road trips.
Fantastic vlog, thank you so much Tim. It feels like we've now been to NY ! Hoping to go one day. You covered literally everything we've been talking about doing and seeing, and you chat as tho your audience were travelling with you, it's so enjoyable. We wanted to experience Times Square at 6.30am too 😄 Thank you for ALL your vlogs, you would make a great travel companion for anybody.
That's such a great comment, It takes time to plan and research the videos, and I always want to feature as much as possible if I'm going to do one of these videos so I appreciate that comment. Thank you so much That's why I do the videos . I hope you will like the others coming up 😉
Brilliant…..loved it! Thank you Tim. I’m a London girl, born and breed; so have to say London. NY seems all new, big and a bit over the top where as London has more history.
I really enjoy Tim's "travelogues." I imagine that since he's from the UK, he is refreshingly polite, as he thanks just about everyone who serves him, from, in this video, the hot chocolate vender to the pizza vender. He does this in all his videos. This, I suppose, is all well and good. But what is NOT well and good, is I've never seen anyone, from store vendors to hotel clerks to hotel employees, THANK TIM for his business. Don't those people know that without PAYING CUSTOMERS, like Tim, those people wouldn't have their jobs? I would not bet on it. Still, I like to see Tim instill some politeness and gratitude on these people by saying something like, "Oh, (referring to the person's name on the name plate), you forgot to thank me." The person may apologize and profusely thank Tim. But if the employee looks puzzled, Tim should exlain that since he is a customer the employee should appreciate his business and thank him for it. If the employee still looks puzzled, he could remind the employee that without paying customers like him, the employee will soon be out of a job. The employee may see it his way, and thank Tim not only for his business, but for the new found lesson Tim taught him. Should the employee, however, remain obtuse, or even refuse to thank Tim, I suggest Tim ask for the employee's manager. The manager will tell Tim that he will address the employee, and then profusely apilogize and thank Tim for his business and for bringing up his concern. And who knows, the manager may offer a complimentary something, or even comp his meal or room.😀👍 Let's make this world a more civil and polite one. Tim, and anyone else who profusely thank ungrateful service or product providers could greatly help when they stop doing this and, instead, demand to be thanked for the business they provide. Thanks for reading.
All of your videos are excellent but you just raised the bar again to Outstanding. More of these city walks please - can't tell you how enjoying this was! Well done Tim, smashed it.
Looking forward to your take on NYC. As a Brit living in Toronto,hoping you'll come here one day , in the summer Tim when it's hot & sunny 🌞 Gaby & kids would love Canada's Wonderland and shopping at The Eaton Center. You could dine up the CN tower in 360 resteraunt and go to Niagara Falls & the casinos. They have hotels that overlook the falls with spectacular views.- that need your.reviews Tim ! 😊
That was brilliant Tim, you showed us so much and your editing was incredible! I don`t think I`ve seen a more comprehensive tour of New York, and all in 35 minutes! I thought you were brave to cycle around the city, even though it was early morning. Thanks I thoroughly enjoyed that.
This is the best ever tour vlog of NYC. I've watched so many videos but this is definitely perfect. You've showed us every single thing in details. Thank-you 😃
That was superb Tim, thank you 😊 👏 I'm not comfortable with busy places so could never go, but I don't need to with videos as good as yours. I'm looking forward to seeing what you have next for us from New York 😊
Tim I'm watching this very late & I feel as if I was there with you. I've visited Newyork before but at night once on a stop over flight. The next morning I continued my journey. Thank you so much for the tour. I will plan to visit soon.
Thank you so much for this Tim! After being a channel member since March my husband is now getting into your videos as we are going to New York for his 40th in June! This video is getting us excited 😄
I’ve been lucky enough to visit New York many times, and lived in London for over a decade. I’d take New York in a heartbeat. However, to fully get the complete NYC experience, I would suggest the following. Firstly, stay in another borough than Manhattan. Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and even Staten Island are all easy to access all the touristy bits in Manhattan, plus you get to experience all the unique qualities each borough has to give. Along with experiencing how the locals live/eat/travel. Secondly, always take the subway and walk everywhere. I learnt after my first trip, that you miss out on so much when on guided tours and buses. Walking is vital. There’s so much to see when just strolling around. Plus, you’ll recognise so much from film/tv that you might of missed otherwise. Thirdly, to get the most out of your time in the huge city. Really plan your days out before you go. There are plenty of sights that are situated near each other. Do them all in one day, then plan to visit another area the next. Fourthly avoid tourist traps. Especially food related. For example juniors cheesecakes. They’re nice but there’s plenty of better places, that will be cheaper and better. Same with the likes of Katz deli. Very nice, but it’s so expensive, and you’re herded in and out like cattle. There are plenty of quality delis around the city. Sadly my favourite Eisenburgs (near the flat iron building) has been closed since Covid. But they did the best Reuben’s in NYC for me. Just do a bit of research. Lastly, more a personal one. If you’ve never driven in the US before, don’t start in NYC. We hired a car for our honeymoon to take us from NYC to Vegas, and picked the car up from Battery park Manhattan. I drove it back to our digs in Brooklyn. But the signage in NYC is impossible. I kept missing the turnoff, and we ended up going backwards and forwards over the Brooklyn Bridge 3 times! Driving to Coney Island wasn’t so bad though, so once you’re used to the signs/roads it’s fine. It was the most stressful hour of my life getting from Manhattan to Brooklyn though!
The world's your oyster Tim! Your editing is superb. You take us to places I shall never be able to visit & each destination just gets better and better as you feel like you're almost there yourself when you're watching it. Lots of similarities to London, especially the Toy Shop you visited & the lights in Times Square. Absolutely fab video. Thank you for all your hard work. x J x
We were there in the 70s. Wow what a difference from way back then your video brought back so many wonderful memories when my self and my partner were young. We saw Dianna Ross at Radio City Music Hall and visited all the sights in your video. We also went up the old World Trade Centre. Bitter sweet memories. Thanks for a great video. Would love to go back but regrettably long haul is so difficult for us now.
I am a New Yorker, born and bred, but not NYC...Long Island. I rarely visit the city because of the crowds, ridiculous prices. It was great to see you enjoying the places that have made NYC famous. Thanks, Tim. ❤️
I was sitting here watching early this morning and just in awe of your trip to NYC! We take cycling for granted in London, wouldn’t have thought it’d be the better option to get around in New York!
I always watch EarthCam so I can watch time square it’s so lovely. I watched the thanksgiving parade yesterday on EarthCam. Always wanted to go to New York thanks for going Tim!
Another great video Tim! Was lucky enough to go a few years ago, but didn't get chance to do some of the things you've included. Now feels like I have! Really appreciate the obviously hard work that goes into making these. We love it!
Wow what a brilliant video Tim. You showed us so much in the short time you were there. We have visited New York in the early 1990's and really want to visit again. Loved every place you showed us and all the history you provided as well. Thank you so much for taking us along.
Absolutely fantastic, Tim. You did everything that was worth doing and filmed it all beautifully. It makes me want to revisit NYC even more now. Thanks very much for this video. It was much appreciated!😊👍👏
This is such a brilliant vlog Tim. Wonderful camera work and commentary. The views from the Empire State Building etc were amazing. It’s on my bucket list to visit NY and you covered many of my” would like to see and do desires “ . I am really interested in the history as well. You will have to take Casper to the Toy shop when he’s older but you may need a lot of money 😂Great idea with the bikes to get around. Must admit Central Park in the snow would be a good shout. Well Done Again Tim and Thank You for Sharing
That was such a great VLOG !!!! I visited summer 2017 but have always wanted to go back especially Nov/Dec seems like a magical months - and now Tim I definitely will 😂😂😂😂 Thank you ☺️
Wonderful video Tim!!! Really captured the vibe of NYC! The Radio City Music Hall Christmas show is a tradition and a must see if you can get tickets. I also like that after a Broadway show if you go to the stage door you can see the cast exiting and they'll speak with you and sign your programme. A hot dog at Coney Island when it is all to yourself - so jealous!
we went to Top of the Rock early morning just as it opened, on the ground it was drizzle. As it was the only time we had free so up we went. Got outside and it was snowing got some of the best photos of central park and the sky line ever. Great video 2x👍
Tim, you've outdone yourself with this one. New York is on my bucket list, Times Square at night was stunning, this has now confirmed that I must get there soon, great video. ❤
Tim the reason you’ve got no place to put your phone is that it would be quickly snatched. Best place for your belongings is in a bag at the front or in your inside pocket. Any value items should not be in sight. :) great way to get around on a bike. Taxis are so expensive. Thanks for sharing :))
Wow, very impressive video, very detailed with many famous locations, I wish I would have seen this earlier this year. We visited NY for the first time in April 2023, and while we saw a few sights we missed a lot. We stayed only two blocks from the Empire State Building yet we didn’t know so many famous sites were just a few blocks away. We did however take a tour bus across lower manhattan and at the end we took a ferry , amazing sights! Now we have come back again to see more this time.
The thing to know about grits is that you need to add lots of salt and butter. Cheese is also a good add-in. It has no flavor on its own. Most places don’t add those things to it bc everyone prefers it differently. Don’t listen to anyone who suggests putting sugar in it.
Been to NYC 3 times and have never seen it looking so quiet - the weather looks amazing! Made me want to go back. Top of the Rock is well worth doing. I got fast track tickets for Empire State Building and was glad because the queues were from the foyer! Grits look and sound grim!
I live in NY, on L.I. this video was presented beautifully of the Most beautiful City in the World loved it...ive been in many of those spots you visited.. thank you very much for creating this video❤🍎🌃🏙🗽❤
New York doesn’t look all that great to me always just seemed so similar to London never really appealed to me when you take into account the other places you could visit for the money. This video really confirmed that for me, Thanks Tim love your videos btw!
I always wanted to go, but a friend who went recently, and Tim's vid has convinced me otherwise. Prices were her main complaint, and yeah, $12 for a small hot chocolate, nah it's OK, New York can stay on the TV screen! 😂
Most of us Americans would tell you the same thing; it's just a bigger, dirtier, higher-crime city in the States and it doesn't really have anything that unique. Everything NY has is found everywhere else, and most other places in the US have it better (and WAY cheaper). Only New Yorkers think that NY is the center of the world.
Tim, what a terrific video! We visit NYC frequently, and the places that you saw were a great representation of what it’s like there. I must admit, riding a bike is brave ! but you went at the right time before Midtown gets too busy. Well done Tim!
New Year 2002 What a fantastic time 11 of us had in Times Square The crowds were great So friendly All the streets around Times Square are closed off at a certain time on New Years Eve and if your not inside the barriers before that time you don't get in even though you have paid We booked to eat at TGI's before the street party started which was located inside the barriers but was late and were told we couldn't go in We were devastated We begged the Police Officers to let us through but No they wouldn't Then one Officer stepped forward and said ' Come on, I'm not ment to do this but if you walk fast I will get you in' so we always tell people that we got a police escort into Times Square That Officer made our New Year I wander where this lovely officer is now, id love to thank him as we didn't have time on the night Thankyou Mr New York Police Officer whoever you were 🇬🇧
Brilliant Video Tim, New York is fascinating and those electric bikes were good value at $20. Wouldn't think of getting around on a bike, but you proved it can be done. Empire State at night was breath-taking 😀 Hopefully one day, I'll visit and see the sights ❤
Sweet memories from my first visit to New York 49 years ago. Been there several times since, but that first time was magical! Still got 8mm film from the visit. What a difference 50 years make. Thank you for a nice video!
New York OR London
Which is better👇? Tell me below
How is new york better?@@chandlerbingbong
@@chandlerbingbongLondon is 1001 times better
New york and london are quite similar, but london is better in my opinion. New york has rats, overpiled garbage and agressive homeless people. Not to mention alot of people try to scam u there.
Gotta b London. Once upon a time I really wanted to go to the US. not really fussed now it doesn’t seem the same as it was. However I mega love friends so would b fantastic to go to New York.
@archie-xz3gr I visited NYC 25 years ago, so boring, we went to Central Park to have a carriage ride, the groom said: this is the biggest city park in the world. "American is the world the most....EVERYTHINGS" .
I am living in London, I love London.
This was perhaps the best walking tour video of New York City. I've seen on the Internet. Bravo!
Wow, thank you!
I agree.
Love grits you can have them different ways
What time you been visiting NYC , when they usually put all Christmas decorations? Thanks great video tour !!
The fact that we get free videos from Tim on TH-cam is priceless; keeping the knowledge & entertainment alive. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Just had a look on Google Tim and found this.
Underneath the streets of Manhattan, there are more than 100 miles of service pipes bringing steam to about 1,800 buildings.
Steam may seem like a primitive source of energy (think of steamboats and steam engines- we don't see those anymore).
But when New York's first power plant opened in 1882, steam from clean water greatly reduced the amount of soot created by individual coal-burning furnaces which were the primary source of heat at the time.
thanks for that :-)
Most of NY apartments still has their radiators even if they're not used.
Municipally & utility provided steam heating is very common in most urban American cities; it is a byproduct of the generation of electricity (an early green-tech to recapture the lost heat for steam).
When I was living in NYC, some hapless soul fell through a loose manhole and was boiled alive.
Why waste steam? If it's produced by the power plant as a by-product of producing electricity, circulating it to buildings is a very practical usage.
4:29 "The highest observation deck in Western Europe". NYC will love you for that!
Great video as always. Been many years since I visited last, a vibrant 24-hour city.
The highest observation is Toronto's CN Tower. This building has the largest deck area.
@@newtron1Europe sweet pea.. The point is Europe....
@@rdeaconsa he knows, He's making a different point.
@@newtron1 Canada been undermining those cocky USAeans since 1776 😅
I was a NYC Tour Director for over 30 years from the 1970s until the 2000s-every time you talk about “great views”, my mind instantly remembers the fantastic World Trade Center/and how those magnificent buildings were attacked and the nearly 3000 innocent people who were murdered ( the death certificates for the WTC victims listed the cause of death was murder”). We will not forget-we MUST not forget !
To Connie Crawford
I hope you get over the Trade Centre situation, and life seems NICE again!
The elèvator you went in is the most luxurious one I have seen! And then on the ceiling, they projected when it was being built!
Nice video tour - except it's like a jigsaw puzzle, that has ONE piece missing.
I would have liked to show what it's like going INSIDE the Statue Of Liberty!
@@nygelmiller5293 My life is very nice”! I have visited over 113 different countries over a 50 year career in tourism. I don’t know if you were being snarky but I lost friends who were murdered during 9/11 and I ersonally took hundreds of people to the top of the WTC in the years prior to the attack! NO OnE should ever forget, even those of you who were not directly involved . I lived in Honolulu while attending graduate school at the U. Of Hawaii and I can assure you that most of my friends never “forgot” the attack on Pearl Harbor even though it happened before they were born. I have Japanese friends and have visited Japan and had a wonderful time-I do not blame any loving Japanese but I also have a history degree and will never forgot what happened at Pearl Harbor. We MAuST never forgot those thousands of innocent heroes who were MURDERED just because the years have passed!
@@conniecrawford5231 thanks for reminding me I had forgotten all about that
My great uncle went through Ellis Island. He was from Italy. He planned to send for my grandmother after living in New York for a year, but he died in the first winter he was there. Instead, my grandmother moved from Italy to the UK and consequently here I am (born in the UK). Crazy to think that had he survived, I could have been American.
That's a sad but wild what if story ❤
Surely you wouldn't have been born as you mother would have married somebody else?
@@willnestor6422 yeah well a different version of me 😂
Ohh
You definitely escaped that mate 😂
I think you should be commended for the behind the scenes work that would have gone into filming this. In NYC that's not always easy. Superb job well done!
Thanks Steve appreciate that comment
Check in the post Steve. 😂
That was very nice of you to tell Tim that not many of the others would but you're Scottish I forgot. I like watching yours as well.
Thank you. I'm a native New Yorker and you've captured some of the best of NYC. Next time, don't forget the Outerboroughs for their neighborhoods. They'vre equally fun and entertaining, in their own way.
In 1982, I went to NYC with my family. I was obsessed with trees and wanted to locate a sweetgum in Central Park. I couldn't find one. Eighteen years later, I took my wife to NY from Boston (where I'm from) via Amtrack, and as we're strolling through CP, I see the tree I had been looking for. It was a happy personal moment.
I live in London now and I see sweetgum trees everywhere, LOL.
The content in this could have filled various vlogs, not just one, you surpassed yourself with this. Looking forward to what more is to come, so much variety on your channel!
Means alot , thanks Chris
Probably one of your best videos. Had no interest in visiting New York until I watched this. Absolutely fascinating and brilliantly edited. Looks amazing!
Oh I'm really looking forward to watching this. And nearly 40 mins! Thank you. This channel is what TH-cam should be - informative, interesting, fun - and showing you things and places, some that you know, some that you might see one day, and some you might never get to see. I love it.
Wow, thank you!
Hi Tim, I'm Dennis Daniels from Cleveland, Ohio! Thanks for sharing your video about visiting New York City.
I work across the walkway from Rockefeller Center. One of my coworkers used to work for the company that manages Rockefeller Center. One of his responsibilities was to get into a helicopter and scout the forests for the Christmas tree. Two trees actually, a backup tree also has to be selected in case something happens to the primary tree.
You put so much effort into your videos and that’s what makes them so good
I appreciate that!
Thanks so much for comment
I agree. He does a god job with effort
The reason for the steam vents is that the city provides heat to many of the buildings (at a cost), and that eliminates the need for each building to have its own heating plant. This method of heating frees the buildings from having the need to have routine fuel deliveries and keeps the power plant in an industrial area where it would not affect the local air quality. (All of the cars in NYC do enough of that) BTW. Excellent videos Tim. Also, my grandfather landed at Ellis Island from Ukraine at the turn of the century. "Slava Ukraini!"
I lived in Manhattan back in the 80's. Thanks for doing this walk about. The city really has improved I must say.
Am I the only one who’s sad that the Empire State Building has been turned into a Disney like attraction? I love the history of it. That being said, this is the absolute best video I’ve ever seen of the view from The Empire State Building, well done Sir. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼.
My MIL came back from Germany after WW2, her husband served during the occupation. She said she cried seeing the Statue of Liberty she was so happy to be home. We have a photo of her standing in front of the ship that brought her back. Thanks for a wonderful tour of NYC Tim.
Wow! New York looks more colourful than I thought. Great video Tim, no idea how you fit that all in a few days!
Me neither ;-)
I just admire anyone who can tolerate heights. All that glass would be my worst nightmare. Couldn’t put myself through that. I loved the tour, something I intended to do in the eighties but never made it. Awesome Tim. Tku
The steamy vents.... its from the power station. They send steam down under the streets and it is used to heat/cool buildings. It's a district heating system that has been working since the 1880s and is one of the largest (naturally) if not THE largest such system in the world.
The Art Deco details on display at the Empire State are absolutely sublime.
Not sure it's still a thing, but a cheap way to see the Statue is to get the Staten Island ferry (with all the commuters) and simply go round the turnstiles and get back on to come back. You'll go past it and get a good view. And I am sure it was free. At least it was when I did it.
It's a pleasure for my ears hear your british accent after been in NY for 7 days and having another 4 upfront!
Been New York 4 times, amazing place, highly recommended, London I go almost every weekend, it has so much more history & is the same vibe.
I celebrated my 10th birthday in New York with my Family. One of the best memories of my entire life is birthday present shopping in FAO Schwartz as a ten year old... I was there for thr Christmas Lights switch on too. Memories I'll never forget.
Some people suffer "New York Syndrome" where it doesn't live up to expectations and they suffer genuine stress from being underwhelmed. For me, it was every bit of the fairytale. I remember it like a film. Amazing.
I work as flight crew and go there regularly. There is a lot to see and do. There is free stuff but generally very expensive. Food is ridiculous. My hotel is (fortunately) paid for. What kills it for me is how busy it is. Avoid Xmas, like the plague and other holiday times. I went during COVID and it was earily quiet. Great video Tim, but I do prefer Chicago. Also tons to see, but without the hordes.......
......but for those who do go; my suggestion. Take Roosevelt Island aerial tramway (cable car) to Roosevelt Island, giving you unique street and river views. Walk around the tranquil island (30 minutes) giving you amazing city views. Take the water taxi ($5) to Battery Park. Head to the free Staten Island Ferry taking you past the Statue of Liberty to New Jersey. Board the water taxi back to Mid Town. Plenty to see at each stop. It is a round trip. Staggering views on the water and dirt cheap.
@@philipjamesparsonsI also went on the free Staten Island Ferry a few years ago and would absolutely recommend this.
@@BrianKitching-wv5nh I lived in the US, for years (Florida) and to be honest, the cities are not what it is all about. I like the open road and amazing scenery. I recommend a book called Most Scenic Drives in America: 120 spectacular road trips by Readers Digest. These are just amazing road trips.
@@philipjamesparsons The Washington to California coast drive is spectacular 👌
Chicago much better I agree, less busy and a lot cleaner than NYC! I still love NYC with my heart but Chicago for sure
Fantastic vlog, thank you so much Tim. It feels like we've now been to NY ! Hoping to go one day. You covered literally everything we've been talking about doing and seeing, and you chat as tho your audience were travelling with you, it's so enjoyable.
We wanted to experience Times Square at 6.30am too 😄
Thank you for ALL your vlogs, you would make a great travel companion for anybody.
That's such a great comment, It takes time to plan and research the videos, and I always want to feature as much as possible if I'm going to do one of these videos so I appreciate that comment. Thank you so much That's why I do the videos . I hope you will like the others coming up 😉
The BBC couldn't have done a better job than this, thanks Tim, immensely enjoyable
Brilliant…..loved it! Thank you Tim. I’m a London girl, born and breed; so have to say London. NY seems all new, big and a bit over the top where as London has more history.
Brilliant Tim. So much packed into this episode and can't wait for the next. Thanks.😊
More to come!
Watched this as I sit here and recover from turkey coma. This is the best way to see New York. Great video Tim.
I really enjoy Tim's "travelogues." I imagine that since he's from the UK, he is refreshingly polite, as he thanks just about everyone who serves him, from, in this video, the hot chocolate vender to the pizza vender.
He does this in all his videos. This, I suppose, is all well and good. But what is NOT well and good, is I've never seen anyone, from store vendors to hotel clerks to hotel employees, THANK TIM for his business.
Don't those people know that without PAYING CUSTOMERS, like Tim, those people wouldn't have their jobs? I would not bet on it.
Still, I like to see Tim instill some politeness and gratitude on these people by saying something like, "Oh, (referring to the person's name on the name plate), you forgot to thank me."
The person may apologize and profusely thank Tim. But if the employee looks puzzled, Tim should exlain that since he is a customer the employee should appreciate his business and thank him for it. If the employee still looks puzzled, he could remind the employee that without paying customers like him, the employee will soon be out of a job. The employee may see it his way, and thank Tim not only for his business, but for the new found lesson Tim taught him.
Should the employee, however, remain obtuse, or even refuse to thank Tim, I suggest Tim ask for the employee's manager.
The manager will tell Tim that he will address the employee, and then profusely apilogize and thank Tim for his business and for bringing up his concern. And who knows, the manager may offer a complimentary something, or even comp his meal or room.😀👍
Let's make this world a more civil and polite one. Tim, and anyone else who profusely thank ungrateful service or product providers could greatly help when they stop doing this and, instead, demand to be thanked for the business they provide.
Thanks for reading.
You can’t force people to be polite , it’s just not going to work, instead, teach by example.
The production of the video is exceptional!
All of your videos are excellent but you just raised the bar again to Outstanding. More of these city walks please - can't tell you how enjoying this was! Well done Tim, smashed it.
Been to NY twice, a week each time, I will be going again at least twice more, best city on the planet I don't care what anyone thinks
Thank you Tim I haven’t been to New York since 25 years. It was so wonderful to see it with you ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!. Thank you
Looking forward to your take on NYC. As a Brit living in Toronto,hoping you'll come here one day , in the summer Tim when it's hot & sunny 🌞 Gaby & kids would love Canada's Wonderland and shopping at The Eaton Center. You could dine up the CN tower in 360 resteraunt and go to Niagara Falls & the casinos. They have hotels that overlook the falls with spectacular views.- that need your.reviews Tim ! 😊
That was brilliant Tim, you showed us so much and your editing was incredible! I don`t think I`ve seen a more comprehensive tour of New York, and all in 35 minutes! I thought you were brave to cycle around the city, even though it was early morning. Thanks I thoroughly enjoyed that.
This is the best ever tour vlog of NYC. I've watched so many videos but this is definitely perfect. You've showed us every single thing in details. Thank-you 😃
Hi Tim, I went to New York years ago. Your video brought back memories of my visit. I love to go back again someday, great city 👍
As a native NYer, this vlog is top-notch! Excellent. I avoid Manhattan now, so it's nice to see this!
Tim, one of your best yet!! Beautiful job showcasing the some of the best NYC has to offer. Honestly, just fantastic ❤
That was superb Tim, thank you 😊 👏 I'm not comfortable with busy places so could never go, but I don't need to with videos as good as yours. I'm looking forward to seeing what you have next for us from New York 😊
Absolutely LOVED this Vlog Tim. NYC is on my bucket list for sure. Im really enjoying youre content, thank-you and keep up the AMAZING work.
Tim I'm watching this very late & I feel as if I was there with you. I've visited Newyork before but at night once on a stop over flight. The next morning I continued my journey. Thank you so much for the tour. I will plan to visit soon.
Thank you so much for this Tim! After being a channel member since March my husband is now getting into your videos as we are going to New York for his 40th in June! This video is getting us excited 😄
I’ve been lucky enough to visit New York many times, and lived in London for over a decade. I’d take New York in a heartbeat.
However, to fully get the complete NYC experience, I would suggest the following.
Firstly, stay in another borough than Manhattan. Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and even Staten Island are all easy to access all the touristy bits in Manhattan, plus you get to experience all the unique qualities each borough has to give. Along with experiencing how the locals live/eat/travel.
Secondly, always take the subway and walk everywhere. I learnt after my first trip, that you miss out on so much when on guided tours and buses. Walking is vital. There’s so much to see when just strolling around. Plus, you’ll recognise so much from film/tv that you might of missed otherwise.
Thirdly, to get the most out of your time in the huge city. Really plan your days out before you go. There are plenty of sights that are situated near each other. Do them all in one day, then plan to visit another area the next.
Fourthly avoid tourist traps. Especially food related. For example juniors cheesecakes. They’re nice but there’s plenty of better places, that will be cheaper and better. Same with the likes of Katz deli. Very nice, but it’s so expensive, and you’re herded in and out like cattle. There are plenty of quality delis around the city. Sadly my favourite
Eisenburgs (near the flat iron building) has been closed since Covid. But they did the best Reuben’s in NYC for me. Just do a bit of research.
Lastly, more a personal one. If you’ve never driven in the US before, don’t start in NYC. We hired a car for our honeymoon to take us from NYC to Vegas, and picked the car up from Battery park Manhattan. I drove it back to our digs in Brooklyn. But the signage in NYC is impossible. I kept missing the turnoff, and we ended up going backwards and forwards over the Brooklyn Bridge 3 times!
Driving to Coney Island wasn’t so bad though, so once you’re used to the signs/roads it’s fine. It was the most stressful hour of my life getting from Manhattan to Brooklyn though!
This was such an interesting vlog Tim. It was great to experience so many of the places I've seen in films or on TV
I am watching this as a NYer 😂. The city moves so fast, there’s always something new to experience.
The world's your oyster Tim! Your editing is superb. You take us to places I shall never be able to visit & each destination just gets better and better as you feel like you're almost there yourself when you're watching it. Lots of similarities to London, especially the Toy Shop you visited & the lights in Times Square. Absolutely fab video. Thank you for all your hard work. x J x
Thanks so much judy
Ok tim you have out done yourself. This was amazing so well filmed and packed so much in. Absolutely breathtaking to watch. Bravo tim Bravo loved it
We were there in the 70s. Wow what a difference from way back then your video brought back so many wonderful memories when my self and my partner were young. We saw Dianna Ross at Radio City Music Hall and visited all the sights in your video. We also went up the old World Trade Centre. Bitter sweet memories. Thanks for a great video. Would love to go back but regrettably long haul is so difficult for us now.
Mariah Carey is playing in Madison Square Garden this Christmas Season.
I am a New Yorker, born and bred, but not NYC...Long Island. I rarely visit the city because of the crowds, ridiculous prices. It was great to see you enjoying the places that have made NYC famous. Thanks, Tim. ❤️
I was sitting here watching early this morning and just in awe of your trip to NYC! We take cycling for granted in London, wouldn’t have thought it’d be the better option to get around in New York!
Enjoy watching all your vlogs- You work so hard on all of them, giving as much info as poss in a lovely down to earth way.
Tim your vlogs just get better and better great mix of reviews and so well executed, thanks so much your a star ⭐️
You are so thorough and honest. Keep the videos coming. Looking forward to seeing lots more.
I always watch EarthCam so I can watch time square it’s so lovely. I watched the thanksgiving parade yesterday on EarthCam. Always wanted to go to New York thanks for going Tim!
Hi Tim looking forward 2 this. Amanda and I married in NYC 24 years ago. Place very special 2 us
Another great video Tim! Was lucky enough to go a few years ago, but didn't get chance to do some of the things you've included. Now feels like I have!
Really appreciate the obviously hard work that goes into making these. We love it!
Thank you means alot
Wow what a brilliant video Tim. You showed us so much in the short time you were there. We have visited New York in the early 1990's and really want to visit again. Loved every place you showed us and all the history you provided as well. Thank you so much for taking us along.
What an amazing video of your stay in New York. Really enjoyed this one 🇺🇸
I thought I had seen all your videos but missed this one. I have been to NY countless times. This takes me right there. An awesome city.
I always watch your videos but this has to be the best video you’ve done ! I’m going to NYC in January and you’ve got me more excited 😊
If that was me at FAO Schwartz, I'd check those candies for expiration dates... As you would check your beds for bugs
OMG Tim them glass floors I had to look away!!! Brave!!! The pizza looked good made me feel hungry. Amazing quality as always thank you for sharing.
Absolutely fantastic, Tim. You did everything that was worth doing and filmed it all beautifully. It makes me want to revisit NYC even more now. Thanks very much for this video. It was much appreciated!😊👍👏
great video Tim! really gave me the new york experience within a video! thank you 🙏
Thanks for this. I grew up in Brooklyn, but moved away in 1982. Soooooo much has changed.
This is such a brilliant vlog Tim. Wonderful camera work and commentary. The views from the Empire State Building etc were amazing. It’s on my bucket list to visit NY and you covered many of my” would like to see and do desires “ . I am really interested in the history as well. You will have to take Casper to the Toy shop when he’s older but you may need a lot of money 😂Great idea with the bikes to get around. Must admit Central Park in the snow would be a good shout. Well Done Again Tim and Thank You for Sharing
That was such a great VLOG !!!! I visited summer 2017 but have always wanted to go back especially Nov/Dec seems like a magical months - and now Tim I definitely will 😂😂😂😂
Thank you ☺️
Seeing the new World Trade center gave me a feeling of sadness for those lost & also a feeling of hope that things always get better with time.
Thanks for the video, Tim. New viewer and off to New York for the first time next week - this has been really insightful, even more excited now!
Thanks!
Wow.. thanks so much 😲
@@WalkWithMeTim you are so welcome, Tim. I'm sad that I can only give this vlog 1 like. I'd give it a hundred if I could! ❤️
Man I used to live in NYC until recently, it was so fun seeing you visit all the places I used to see on a daily basis! Loved the video!
Well....now that I am seasick!! What an experience. There is nothing
like New York. My town, love the energy.
Wonderful video Tim!!! Really captured the vibe of NYC! The Radio City Music Hall Christmas show is a tradition and a must see if you can get tickets. I also like that after a Broadway show if you go to the stage door you can see the cast exiting and they'll speak with you and sign your programme. A hot dog at Coney Island when it is all to yourself - so jealous!
we went to Top of the Rock early morning just as it opened, on the ground it was drizzle. As it was the only time we had free so up we went. Got outside and it was snowing got some of the best photos of central park and the sky line ever. Great video 2x👍
Well Tim that was an absolutely fantastic vlog 👏🏻 you got to show us lots of tourist places a really enjoyable watch ! I didn’t want it to end 😆
Tim, you did a great job, that would a very good help for me when I visit the city, thank you
One day I will visit New York! Until then I will watch TH-cam uploads like this. thanks Tim!
thanks
@@WalkWithMeTim Very welcome!
Very nicely presented!
Tim, you've outdone yourself with this one. New York is on my bucket list, Times Square at night was stunning, this has now confirmed that I must get there soon, great video. ❤
Tim the reason you’ve got no place to put your phone is that it would be quickly snatched. Best place for your belongings is in a bag at the front or in your inside pocket. Any value items should not be in sight. :) great way to get around on a bike. Taxis are so expensive. Thanks for sharing :))
OMG i wish i was on this one
Me too!
You'll have to butter him up a bit Gaby. Promise him something from the Nintendo Store or Macy's if he takes you!
I just discovered TH-cam channel. What a remarkable tour of New York. You made me fall in love with it all over again. Thank you.
Wow Tim I'm off to new York next year I really can't wait now 👍😊😁
Wow, very impressive video, very detailed with many famous locations, I wish I would have seen this earlier this year. We visited NY for the first time in April 2023, and while we saw a few sights we missed a lot. We stayed only two blocks from the Empire State Building yet we didn’t know so many famous sites were just a few blocks away. We did however take a tour bus across lower manhattan and at the end we took a ferry , amazing sights! Now we have come back again to see more this time.
The thing to know about grits is that you need to add lots of salt and butter. Cheese is also a good add-in. It has no flavor on its own. Most places don’t add those things to it bc everyone prefers it differently. Don’t listen to anyone who suggests putting sugar in it.
noted and don't eat with a fork
lol! Good tip
Been to NYC 3 times and have never seen it looking so quiet - the weather looks amazing! Made me want to go back. Top of the Rock is well worth doing. I got fast track tickets for Empire State Building and was glad because the queues were from the foyer! Grits look and sound grim!
Ive been to London but never been to NY, though I feel like I've had a chance to experience it, thanks to you Tim 👍wow, what an amazing place!
I live in NY, on L.I. this video was presented beautifully of the Most beautiful City in the World loved it...ive been in many of those spots you visited.. thank you very much for creating this video❤🍎🌃🏙🗽❤
Loving these longer videos Tim!
😉
Thanks so much, Tim! That was amazing! I loved every single second of the vlog. x
New York doesn’t look all that great to me always just seemed so similar to London never really appealed to me when you take into account the other places you could visit for the money. This video really confirmed that for me, Thanks Tim love your videos btw!
I visited NY 25 years ago. I agree with you. Nothing memorised me.
I totally agree! I thought the same .. but its much much different
I always wanted to go, but a friend who went recently, and Tim's vid has convinced me otherwise.
Prices were her main complaint, and yeah, $12 for a small hot chocolate, nah it's OK, New York can stay on the TV screen! 😂
Reminds me of my city of Manchester obviously a large scale
Most of us Americans would tell you the same thing; it's just a bigger, dirtier, higher-crime city in the States and it doesn't really have anything that unique. Everything NY has is found everywhere else, and most other places in the US have it better (and WAY cheaper). Only New Yorkers think that NY is the center of the world.
Tim, what a terrific video! We visit NYC frequently, and the places that you saw were a great representation of what it’s like there. I must admit, riding a bike is brave ! but you went at the right time before Midtown gets too busy. Well done Tim!
Coney Island looks like it needs a massive renovation. I’d love to try that Nathan’s hotdog and see the skyscrapers you took us to. Great job mate 🙌
New Year 2002
What a fantastic time 11 of us had in Times Square
The crowds were great
So friendly
All the streets around Times Square are closed off at a certain time on New Years Eve and if your not inside the barriers before that time you don't get in even though you have paid
We booked to eat at TGI's before the street party started which was located inside the barriers but was late and were told we couldn't go in
We were devastated
We begged the Police Officers to let us through but No they wouldn't
Then one Officer stepped forward and said ' Come on, I'm not ment to do this but if you walk fast I will get you in' so we always tell people that we got a police escort into Times Square
That Officer made our New Year
I wander where this lovely officer is now, id love to thank him as we didn't have time on the night
Thankyou Mr New York Police Officer whoever you were 🇬🇧
Brilliant Video Tim, New York is fascinating and those electric bikes were good value at $20. Wouldn't think of getting around on a bike, but you proved it can be done. Empire State at night was breath-taking 😀 Hopefully one day, I'll visit and see the sights ❤
Sweet memories from my first visit to New York 49 years ago. Been there several times since, but that first time was magical! Still got 8mm film from the visit. What a difference 50 years make. Thank you for a nice video!