so i just went to new york in easter break, and i thought id share my views and places i liked and how the trip was for others to have an idea of when they go,
so basically i got there on the 29th of march and the plane ride was pretty good and immigration wasnt a problem at JFK, i was really paranoid cz of all the things i hear about secruity in america, so i was glad there wasnt any problem. since i landed late at night me and my sister headed towards manhattan the next day, i didnt live far at all from manhattan so it was pretty awsome. i ended up staying with my aunt that lives there so i cant help anyone with accomadation,, sorryyy.. any how when we ended up in manhattan around penn station area i coudnt stop staring at the sky scrapers it was amazzzzzzing, and since im an architecture student, i almost died looking at the buildings it was like every architects dream to see some of the most iconic buildings.
i did the whole tourist thing like get on the hop on and off bus. i took the ferry from new york to liberty island which was amazing cz u can see all of new york from the sea. it was beautiful so first timers must do that. go to see the flat iron building it was gorgouessssss. (maybe cz im an architect i found that extraordinary my sister didnt seem to think much of it), other than that i say everyone shud check out the NBC store and take the NBC tour as well is they live tv shows like friends and chuck and saturday night live. it was a great store. its in rockerfeller centre. other that i pretty much lived on 5th avenue shopping is great. uve got all the high street shops and designers. saks was fun too but too expensive
, bloomingdales on lextington avenue is the best one i think so whoever goes needs to check it out. aread in new york i really liked was tribeca and soho there the realyl posh areas and realllllyyyy nice. there towards the south of new york. as for food for some reason i didnt really enjoy it that much even though i was really looking forward to it but i felt there wasnt much flavour in the food like in london. however the best known diner is called jonny rockets. should go there, they do good burgers. and the best food of all which i crave everyday is this stand outside hilton, called gyros. they make the most amazing lamb on rice thing. i dont even know what it is, but it taste bloody awsome. whoever goes there goes for gyros and the line is pretty long, but u should stand in it, cz its sooooo worth it. i hope that my experiences help whoever plans to go there. the people are lovley there and very very kind. so im sure whoever goes will have a blast. as for clubbing and partying the meat packing district is the area to be in. also sites to see are brooklyn bridge, empire state building, take the top of the rock tour, have a hot dog at a hot dog stand, have new york cheescake, see the hearst building, see the flat iron as mentioned before, see statue of liberty by taking the ferry, try going to this place for food at serendipity, and thats all i can remember now, and since im heading to new york again in 2 weeks for a wedding ill be sure to post all my knew eperiences.
hope this helps
have a great time for whoever is going,. and thanks for suggesting this preston 1990
:))
merryberry
i really am passionate about architecture, its really my life now with working non stop and having no sleep and barely eating. my life revolves around it, sad but very true!! i dont know i just got into it because i believed buildings and design can change peoples lives and can create a true relationship with people. it doesnt only have to be buildings, but generally design. im from the middle east so i feel that its something that i can put to use by creating places which use low cost of materials and resources and in the long run sustainable in areas that are very poor slummed spaces and disaster struck areas. so yeaaaaaaap plan on getting my degree and going back home to start making a change, well ofcourse thats just a dream right now, but hopefully they'll come true one day!! 
