WellEndowed:


Blame @Jiangchu for bringing her here

Do people still take her seriously though? She is here advising against vacation but has claimed to have been on these same vacation.

Hi, I would be visiting the US (NY & DC) this summer. I land JFK on the 16th of August to be precise. Please I would like more info on accommodation (I'm traveling with my son) and transportation in NY. Also how do I book the museum tour since the white house is too late now? Please advise me accordingly thanks.

wanderlustian:
Hubby wanted us to take a Taxi... who me Take a taxi? In New York? What happened to the subway?

The last time I personally took a taxi from JFK was in 2013, and I paid almost $100 just to Bellerose, in Queens. After then, I said 'Never again". Anyone else, I will hop in, as long as you are paying... but hubby caught wanderlust, and if he wanted to explore, he has to go the whole 9 yards wanderlust style!

So, we took the airtrain to Jamaica Station, and bought metro cards for $1, and topped up with $10 each. A ride from JFK terminating at Jamaica is $5, but within the airports, from terminal to terminal is free. Then we connected the MTA subway to Penn Station. From Penn Station, we took another train to the Ferry heading to Staten Island, where I had booked a really cheap accommodation option. If you had read any of my previous thread, you would know I'm a sucker for cheap accommodation cc @originalsly . Don't worry Bro, I researched Staten Island and saw that it was one of the safest places to be in New York. Hubby could not understand why of all the places in New York, I had to get a place across the water!

Did I mention the ferry to Staten Island is free?

So, In total, I guess we spent $16 to get to our destination.

The other option would have been to take the NYC airporter to Penn Station, but it was $18 per adult! Hell No!

We got into New York just in time to see the sun set upon Lady Liberty... It was just breath taking!

wanderlustian:


I think some cities are unnecessarily expensive, like New York and Chicago. New Jersey is comparatively cheaper. And I'm sure some other states will be cheaper. But compared to Europe last year, I guess this trip has cost us a lot more.

NY is exactly like Lagos, everyone is trying to hustle you and milk you out because you are a tourist, if you don't shine your eyes well, they will success.

My bobo said he will give anything to have Eba and Egusi soup right now! LMAO! We've been hungry since the day we left Nigeria.

i guess because land transport in the EU is very cheap and efficient. Even air travel is very cheap too. i miss the flybes and ryan air in UK.
Naija restaurant shouldnt be hard to locate in NY.

It would be nice if you can create a blog for your trip. The breakdown of cost, movements and how to get cheap accommodation would help alot. I follow Jubril Agoro (passport heavy) on facebook and youtube, but his stuffs are oyinbo centric...lol

salford1:

i guess because land transport in the EU is very cheap and efficient. Even air travel is very cheap too. i miss the flybes and ryan air in UK.
Naija restaurant shouldnt be hard to locate in NY.

It would be nice if you can create a blog for your trip. The breakdown of cost, movements and how to get cheap accommodation would help alot. I follow Jubril Agoro (passport heavy) on facebook and youtube, but his stuffs are oyinbo centric...lol

she has a blog on this already .


Mama drop am as e dey hot

melochic:
Hi, I would be visiting the US (NY & DC) this summer. I land JFK on the 16th of August to be precise. Please I would like more info on accommodation (I'm traveling with my son) and transportation in NY. Also how do I book the museum tour since the white house is too late now? Please advise me accordingly thanks.

Accommodation. .. don't know about DC. .... how long would be your stay in NYC?.... what level of accommodation? ....5 Star Hotel standards?!...executive suite?!.... or just looking for a pretty safe, cheap but comfortable place? On transportation.... $32 for a 7 day unlimited Metro pass....use to jump on the bus or train for 7 days counting from the first day used. 30 day pass... $121. You can get to almost any destination in the city via bus/train (subway)..... the reason why most NYC residents don't own cars.

wanderlustian:
I've been MIA for a while.

Its not easy setting up a new business coupled with part time work and being a mom. The lil lady is a handful. She's going to be 2 soon. Time really does fly.

So guess who caught Wanderlust? Lol!

Yup, all these stories and pictures finally got to my husband and he's decided he is visiting the United States this summer, even though at first he wanted to go without me... Like really?

Anyways, we are going together, yipeee! And I'm starting this thread to chronicle the trip. We leave next week.


Stay tuned


originalsly
omoharry
smithsydny
Nepro
ekharry
GenBuhari
Wellendowed
Simababe
winnielle
abduldope
abimbawealth
DArey00
mexxy1
Chukxie
seguno2
fredyoooooo
ligxy

Europe is still in the plan. Hubby is focused on conquering the big Apple Europe can wait. Lol

abeg sista nor vex oh: for this economy ni eh how doest thou gather money ni for this plentiful waka cos me wan enter iroplane too, eh biko

kachi19:


abeg sista nor vex oh: for this economy ni eh how doest thou gather money ni for this plentiful waka cos me wan enter iroplane too, eh biko

Lol!

I have 2 businesses that are on autopilot. I also work online full-time and earn in fx. Also travel is careful planning. The further you plan the better.

melochic:
Hi, I would be visiting the US (NY & DC) this summer. I land JFK on the 16th of August to be precise. Please I would like more info on accommodation (I'm traveling with my son) and transportation in NY. Also how do I book the museum tour since the white house is too late now? Please advise me accordingly thanks.

Originalsly has done justice to this. I didn't book the museum tour, the Congresswomans pa did that for me. But I guess you can book on Expedia.com

As per accommodation, I stayed quite far away from the city to save on costs, NY hotels are very pricey.

I will upload photos in a bit. Been out all day currently in the magnificent time square

Hmmm..... could've dropped by Times Square earlier.....link up..... Originalsly@yahoo.com. ..you need not be spending like a tourist!

wanderlustian:


Lol!

I have 2 businesses that are on autopilot. I also work online full-time and earn in fx. Also travel is careful planning. The further you plan the better.

Na so online business de sweet aunty mi... apprenticing me naw

Originalsly:
Hmmm..... could've dropped by Times Square earlier.....link up..... Originalsly@yahoo.com. ..you need not be spending like a tourist!

Lolz! Bro, will mail you. This phone wey no de work is cramping my style

Pictures from the boat cruise

Thanks. We would be in NY for 5 days. A comfy 3star hotel or something cheap and safe would be fine. Our accommodation in DC is sorted already. With regards to transport does a 7 year old pay the full $32 for the metropass or travel free with me?.

Originalsly:
Accommodation. .. don't know about DC. .... how long would be your stay in NYC?.... what level of accommodation? ....5 Star Hotel standards?!...executive suite?!.... or just looking for a pretty safe, cheap but comfortable place? On transportation.... $32 for a 7 day unlimited Metro pass....use to jump on the bus or train for 7 days counting from the first day used. 30 day pass... $121. You can get to almost any destination in the city via bus/train (subway)..... the reason why most NYC residents don't own cars.

Thanks for your response. I will go to expedia now to book. Does the metro pass cover where you staying in New York?

wanderlustian:

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Originalsly has done justice to this. I didn't book the museum tour, the Congresswomans pa did that for me. But I guess you can book on Expedia.com

As per accommodation, I stayed quite far away from the city to save on costs, NY hotels are very pricey.

Just be careful oh. Its better to take the cab with your money than to try those subways in NY especially when you are a tourist.

wanderlustian:
Hubby wanted us to take a Taxi... who me Take a taxi? In New York? What happened to the subway?

The last time I personally took a taxi from JFK was in 2013, and I paid almost $100 just to Bellerose, in Queens. After then, I said 'Never again". Anyone else, I will hop in, as long as you are paying... but hubby caught wanderlust, and if he wanted to explore, he has to go the whole 9 yards wanderlust style!

So, we took the airtrain to Jamaica Station, and bought metro cards for $1, and topped up with $10 each. A ride from JFK terminating at Jamaica is $5, but within the airports, from terminal to terminal is free. Then we connected the MTA subway to Penn Station. From Penn Station, we took another train to the Ferry heading to Staten Island, where I had booked a really cheap accommodation option. If you had read any of my previous thread, you would know I'm a sucker for cheap accommodation cc @originalsly . Don't worry Bro, I researched Staten Island and saw that it was one of the safest places to be in New York. Hubby could not understand why of all the places in New York, I had to get a place across the water!

Did I mention the ferry to Staten Island is free?

So, In total, I guess we spent $16 to get to our destination.

The other option would have been to take the NYC airporter to Penn Station, but it was $18 per adult! Hell No!

We got into New York just in time to see the sun set upon Lady Liberty... It was just breath taking!

megastu:
Just be careful oh. Its better to take the cab with your money than to try those subways in NY especially when you are a tourist.

give reasons nah make person no how to move..

melochic:
Thanks. We would be in NY for 5 days. A comfy 3star hotel or something cheap and safe would be fine. Our accommodation in DC is sorted already. With regards to transport does a 7 year old pay the full $32 for the metropass or travel free with me?.

The 7 day pass would do. Kids are free. The pass is actually a card...like bank card.... swipe to ride on the bus/train. Hmmm....3 star hotel!...that's a pocket burner!...but you muse know what you can afford!

megastu:
Just be careful oh. Its better to take the cab with your money than to try those subways in NY especially when you are a tourist.

It is not my first time though. And what is wrong with the subway? Too much Hollywood

melochic:
Thanks for your response. I will go to expedia now to book. Does the metro pass cover where you staying in New York?

Ferry is free.

MetroCard will also cover the buses

wanderlustian:


Ferry is free.

MetroCard will also cover the buses

Good thread madam. I will be visiting Newyork for 5 days on family vacation for the 1st time next week. I need help on how to use trains and buses o. Can't afford the cabs biko. Where and how can I buy the bus/train cards on arrival? I always have difficulties buying stuffs online. Help a village man biko. Or can I send u private mails?

Please do anyone know the contact address of Nigerian embassy in New York

@Op...... need network solution?...and more? Pm me.

Please forgive my slow updates. I've been on the move.

Wanderlustian babes hop e you're enjoying yourself . How's that cutie of yours ( your baby) ?
We are following ...

This idumota ooooo.. Even as expensive as the town is its dead crowded

smithsydny:
This idumota ooooo.. Even as expensive as the town is its dead crowded

My brother. The crowd is something else!

fredoooooo:
Wanderlustian babes hop e you're enjoying yourself . How's that cutie of yours ( your baby) ?
We are following ...

Walahi, NY is too stressful, I'm enjoying the scenery and change of environment but biko, the stress is plenty

Originalsly:
@Op...... need network solution?...and more? Pm me.

Bro, you got mail. I called but you didn't pick

Zocken:


Good thread madam. I will be visiting Newyork for 5 days on family vacation for the 1st time next week. I need help on how to use trains and buses o. Can't afford the cabs biko. Where and how can I buy the bus/train cards on arrival? I always have difficulties buying stuffs online. Help a village man biko. Or can I send u private mails?

If you are travelling with family, it will be difficult navigating with public transport, esp when no one is experienced. I learnt the NY system a few years ago on a solo trip so it was easier this time.

Its kinda a lot to take in. I had to patiently teach hubby all the signs, colours , numbers, letters etc.

Usually you buy the MetroCard after you come off the air train in Jamaica station.

wanderlustian:


My brother. The crowd is something else!

see Lagos island market OOO.. Nice experience oo..
Dud hubby get the egusi and Eba?

wanderlustian:


Walahi, NY is too stressful, I'm enjoying the scenery and change of environment but biko, the stress is plenty

Mega city Mega wahala