Kimberly's Fall 2007 Trip to NYC!

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It's October 2007, and I'm spending six days in New York to meet up with the bosses (the SquidTeam!) and see the sights. What am I up to? Read on...

Other NYC Travel Information

Tips from my trip in August 2007.

Ten Tips for Traveling in New York City

In August, 2007, I made my first trip to NYC. Solo. Here are a few things I learned about travel that I wish to pass on to you. Enjoy!

Kimberly's Trip to NYC!

On three days notice, I headed to NYC for a few days in August, 2007 on a work trip/mini-vacation! I got to meet up with Megan and Seth and Gil, try sushi, stay in a Hostel, see the city on foot, test the subway system, visit Ground Zero and tw...

Books to get you around

If you're not familiar with NYC, these books are a great starting point for helping you master transportation and find the best sights.

Frommer's NYC Free & Dirt Cheap

by: Ethan Wolff

This was my stay-on-budget guide to food, attractions, transportation, and lodging.

Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)

StreetSmart NYC; New York City Manhattan Fold-out Map

by: VanDam

This goes everywhere I do. It's a perfect, pocket-sized guide for the subway and all streets in Manhattan.

Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)

Fodor's See It New York City, 2nd Edition

by: Fodor's

This is THE book for sightseeing and eating on any budget. It's perfectly organized, even gives you pre-set walking tours for attractions, and tells you where to find the best of what you want for your desired price and location.

Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

Ugh. Getting here yesterday was QUITE a challenge. I was delayed at Milwaukee airport, changed flights, delayed, boarded, unboarded, had to call tech support back home to reinstall my network cards, boarded, bounced around, taxied around, stalled at luggage, stalled waiting for a train...and missed my fundraiser! But today is much better.

2:30 AM EST The French students at the hostel have started a street party with a homeless guy. His yelling was incorporated in my dream for a few minutes, and now I'm awake trying to understand him.
5:30 AM I'm awake. Might as well get up. The hostel was low on reservations so I had a 6-bed room to myself. I won't be that lucky every day, so I take my time getting showered and ready.
6:15 AM I head across the street to Broadway Bagels for a bagel with sun-dried tomato cream cheese. It's soooooo good, and I can only eat half.
6:40 AM It's raining. I've already seen Manhattan in the rain. Buy an umbrella, and promise not to leave this one on the subway. Also promise not to end up looking like a drowned meercat by the end of the day.
6:45 AM I walk down the street to Starbucks where I have guaranteed working internet, even though I had to pay for a 24-hour pass last night. Where's all the free WIFI? Thought I read somewhere that Seth likes vanilla soy lattes, so I try one. SO GOOD!
7:54 AM Ooh, fire trucks go by! I leave Starbucks to chase them because they've arrived close by. Weird. That's my hostel they're parked near...
8:05 AM Get on the subway to go downtown. It's PACKED!
8:40 AM Arrive upstairs at Times Square. Walk past Good Morning America filming, take tourist-obligated photos of famous ad-plastered buildings.
8:59 AM Duck into nail salon on 5th Avenue for a French manicure.
9:40 AM Just got a hand massage, French manicure, and back rub for $15. Feeling pretty good about myself.
9:55 AM Arrive at Grand Central Station, and miss out on opportunity to photograph six people standing on the main concourse balcony, taking photos.
10:15 AM After wandering around the dining concourse, I settle on a fresh croissant from Zaro's Bakery. It's perfect.
10:41 AM Have an hour and a half before I need to catch the train to Irvington. Hrm...what kind of trouble can I get into?