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Intro to New York
New York, oy vey. No other city is this dynamic, this over-the-top, this driven, this crazy. There's a reason why creative people from all over the world come here. New York buzzes with the energies of migrants drawn from just about every point imaginable.
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Budget Neighborhood Guide: East Village
Like many New York neighborhoods, the East Village hasn't escaped the high prices and (sometimes) soulless march of gentrification. Luckily, the neighborhood still retains some of its characteristic grittiness, with budget prices to match.
» read moreBudget Neighborhood Guide: SoHo
Amidst the pricey cocktail lounges and designer boutiques of SoHo lie some hidden gems that harken back to the neighborhood's bohemian (and budget-friendly) past. This guide will help you find out where.
» read moreCheap Restaurants in New York City
There's nothing like eating cheap in our home town. Here, we profile some of our favorite restaurants, dives, and dessert places in Gotham City. Check out the Ukrainian, Italian, Venezuelan, Korean, Ethiopian, and Soul Food selections.
» read moreNew York Day Trips
New York City is electrifying. We know. We live here. And sometimes you just gotta get away, know what we mean? Here are three of our favorite New York City daytrips: the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Coney Island, and the Shawangunk Wine Trail.
» read moreNew York Guide Introduction
New York, oy vey. No other city is this dynamic, this over-the-top, this driven, this crazy. There's a reason why creative people from all over the world come here. New York buzzes with the energies of migrants drawn from just about every point imaginable.
» read moreNew York Hotel Overview
We'll break down the specifics of the New York City hotel scene here, telling you what $100 will get you, why hotel rates seem to inexplicably zoom up and down, and why $150 will yield a charming bed and breakfast as likely as it will yield a soulless cookie-cutter room.
» read moreReviewing New York
European Hostels Managing Editor T.J. DiChristopher administers the tried-and-true EuroCheapo Q & A here, chatting about his favorite New York City hotels, his favorite local cuisine, and how much he enjoys reviewing hotels on the Upper West Side.
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When flying between the United States and Europe, you probably know that it’s best to pack light. After all, the less luggage you have to haul around town, the better. Related: 10 tips for packing for a two-week Eu ... read
Even as New York has moved on from the pandemic, a visit to the Big Apple can still mean a towering price tag for your hotel. But that doesn’t have to be the case when you check into one of the best budget hotels i ... read
Good news theater lovers! Broadway is slowly returning to the stage for the first time since it closed on March 12, 2020, due to COVID-19. This fall promises a number of shows to see including Hamilton, Chicago, and To K ... read
It’s no secret that Brooklyn is well stocked with trendy shops and hipster eateries, but the borough also offers a wide array of fine independent bookstores. Here are three of my favorites, from DUMBO to Greenpoint ... read
Neighborhoods matter in New York. When choosing a place to stay, don’t ignore neighborhood for the sake of price. It is a vastly different Manhattan from the Upper West Side to the East Village, so look to strike a bal ... read
