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Melbourne doesn’t exactly have the best weather! I haven’t been to Chicago, but it’s on my list. A city is only boring if you don’t immerse yourselfWhy is chicago magical?
it doesnt have many interesting sites. It looks just like a boring western city and it has terrible weather. Im not criticising it Im just very confused. What have i missed?
And melbourne isnt magical either. Its quite a boring city with some nice sports events.Melbourne doesn’t exactly have the best weather! I haven’t been to Chicago, but it’s on my list. A city is only boring if you don’t immerse yourself
The river through the city, the buildings themselves, Wrigleyville, the subway running above the roads, the drawbridges, right on Lake Michigan... favourite city in the states.Why is chicago magical?
it doesnt have many interesting sites. It looks just like a boring western city and it has terrible weather. Im not criticising it Im just very confused. What have i missed?
Via Rail train is much cheaper than Rocky Mountaineer. Its a sleeper. Take the train from Vancouver to Jasper. Then take bus from Jasper to Banff.couple of friends and i are looking at a little Vancouver-Banff trip early OCT before we have a wedding in Toronto on OCT 8
anyone have any experiences or recommendations on how to approach this? i have looked up the rocky mountaineer and the last train of the season is OCT 3 which is kind of fitting, i know it can be pricey but i am sure its amazing and memorable.
looking at arriving in Vancouver maybe OCT 1
You are much better off driving between Vancouver and Banff as you can stop anywhere you want to see the wildlife.couple of friends and i are looking at a little Vancouver-Banff trip early OCT before we have a wedding in Toronto on OCT 8
anyone have any experiences or recommendations on how to approach this? i have looked up the rocky mountaineer and the last train of the season is OCT 3 which is kind of fitting, i know it can be pricey but i am sure its amazing and memorable.
looking at arriving in Vancouver maybe OCT 1
Another huge fan of Chicago, Seattle is also magic!
Savannah and Charleston if you want the best southern feel.
Tipping is mandatory for pretty much everything except fast food resturants.Hi,
First time traveller and planning to go to the United States for around a month over the Christmas period.
I know this is a broad question, but is there anything you’d recommend to a first-timer / inexperienced traveller that they may overlook or forget?
I am going with a mate of similar interests and we don’t have detailed plan as of yet.
We’re pretty sold on New York City over New Years Eve and I am a sports fan so I’ll try to get to some games of NBA, NFL, NHL, etc.
Have an interest in sports history, stadiums and also plan on soaking in the US culture, so may look at visiting some less obvious, touristy places.
Any tips / tricks / advice would certainly be appreciated.
Thank you!
You should be able to catch a Giants/Jets game. Tickets are more expensive for a Giants game. Try to get to the stadium a few hours early. Would take a bit of effort, but you could find some fan groups online and let them know you're from Aus and coming to the game, I'm sure they'd welcome you to the tailgate. It's a great experience and something I wish we had back home.Hi,
First time traveller and planning to go to the United States for around a month over the Christmas period.
I know this is a broad question, but is there anything you’d recommend to a first-timer / inexperienced traveller that they may overlook or forget?
I am going with a mate of similar interests and we don’t have detailed plan as of yet.
We’re pretty sold on New York City over New Years Eve and I am a sports fan so I’ll try to get to some games of NBA, NFL, NHL, etc.
Have an interest in sports history, stadiums and also plan on soaking in the US culture, so may look at visiting some less obvious, touristy places.
Any tips / tricks / advice would certainly be appreciated.
Thank you!
Have an interest in sports history, stadiums and also plan on soaking in the US culture, so may look at visiting some less obvious, touristy places.
If it gets really cold buy some thermals at Uniqlo. There are several shops in Manhattan. Dirt cheapnfl schedule should come out in May, NBA in August, NHL in June. I'm going in November and im waiting til schedules to come out before making any bookings.
Biggest tip is NYC is huge, dont try and cram too much in any day.
Times I've gone, seeing NBA at Brooklyn is cheaper than Knicks at MSG. But go to MSG at least once though. Stubhub is your friend when buying tix, and buying on day a few hours out will get you good seats at reasonable prices, and even if more expensive than you like, dont worry about it. In a few years time you wont remember what you paid, but you will remember the experience (and take passport if you want to drink)
and that time of year, make sure you have gloves and scarf.
Go anywhere else to watch football. Metlife is an absolute nightmare to get to and do the tour of Yankee stadium, its a proper modern day Colosseum.Hi,
First time traveller and planning to go to the United States for around a month over the Christmas period.
I know this is a broad question, but is there anything you’d recommend to a first-timer / inexperienced traveller that they may overlook or forget?
I am going with a mate of similar interests and we don’t have detailed plan as of yet.
We’re pretty sold on New York City over New Years Eve and I am a sports fan so I’ll try to get to some games of NBA, NFL, NHL, etc.
Have an interest in sports history, stadiums and also plan on soaking in the US culture, so may look at visiting some less obvious, touristy places.
Any tips / tricks / advice would certainly be appreciated.
Thank you!
Just on New York - Be prepared for higher costs. If you're going on a budget, New York will either suck as you can't find anything to do in your budget. Or it'll stretch it. If you have a deep budget, you should enjoy it though.Hi,
First time traveller and planning to go to the United States for around a month over the Christmas period.
I know this is a broad question, but is there anything you’d recommend to a first-timer / inexperienced traveller that they may overlook or forget?
I am going with a mate of similar interests and we don’t have detailed plan as of yet.
We’re pretty sold on New York City over New Years Eve and I am a sports fan so I’ll try to get to some games of NBA, NFL, NHL, etc.
Have an interest in sports history, stadiums and also plan on soaking in the US culture, so may look at visiting some less obvious, touristy places.
Any tips / tricks / advice would certainly be appreciated.
Thank you!
Just on New York - Be prepared for higher costs. If you're going on a budget, New York will either suck as you can't find anything to do in your budget. Or it'll stretch it. If you have a deep budget, you should enjoy it though.
ps. I've had mates that have done the times square new years eve. They've said it's the worst new years experience they've ever done. Packed in like sardines. Can't move, if you leave to go to the toilet, you probably wont get back. So half the group of mates just went back to the hotel room.
pps. I've also had other mates do it for christmas as well as family do it for christmas. They have high recommendations for that period. It's just the actually New Years celebrations that I'm yet to hear good reviews of.
ps. I've had mates that have done the times square new years eve. They've said it's the worst new years experience they've ever done. Packed in like sardines.Can't move, if you leave to go to the toilet, you probably wont get back. So half the group of mates just went back to the hotel room.
While you are in US north east, I recommend at least three/four nights in both Boston and Washington DC. You can do it via Amtrak (train) which avoids the hassle of internal flights (and the countryside was beautiful - at least in fall). I went DC > NYC > Boston (about 4 hrs per trip) but you could easily do it the other way. The train drops you right at Grand Central Station in NYC - so you don't have to * around with getting to/from an airport either.Hi,
First time traveller and planning to go to the United States for around a month over the Christmas period.
I know this is a broad question, but is there anything you’d recommend to a first-timer / inexperienced traveller that they may overlook or forget?
I am going with a mate of similar interests and we don’t have detailed plan as of yet.
We’re pretty sold on New York City over New Years Eve and I am a sports fan so I’ll try to get to some games of NBA, NFL, NHL, etc.
Have an interest in sports history, stadiums and also plan on soaking in the US culture, so may look at visiting some less obvious, touristy places.
Any tips / tricks / advice would certainly be appreciated.
Thank you!
This post could have been written by me - we went from Boston to Washington overnight. It saved a night in accomodation costs.While you are in US north east, I recommend at least three/four nights in both Boston and Washington DC. You can do it via Amtrak (train) which avoids the hassle of internal flights (and the countryside was beautiful - at least in fall). I went DC > NYC > Boston (about 4 hrs per trip) but you could easily do it the other way. The train drops you right at Grand Central Station in NYC - so you don't have to fu** around with getting to/from an airport either.
In NYC, any days that you are tired or just a bit seedy from the night before, I recommend just jumping on those touristy hop-on / hop-off buses - which cover most of NYC (uptown/downtown/bronx/brooklyn). I found that I appreciated the city more once I had my geographical bearings on the place.
Bloody annoying I leave to the US in 2 weeks for a holiday and they still haven't removed it.With Australia getting rid of the pre test before departure to enter hopefully it means the US might get rid of it soon as well.
Bloody annoying I leave to the US in 2 weeks for a holiday and they still haven't removed it.
Looking at an extra $300 for a covid test.
Just on New York - Be prepared for higher costs. If you're going on a budget, New York will either suck as you can't find anything to do in your budget. Or it'll stretch it. If you have a deep budget, you should enjoy it though.
ps. I've had mates that have done the times square new years eve. They've said it's the worst new years experience they've ever done. Packed in like sardines. Can't move, if you leave to go to the toilet, you probably wont get back. So half the group of mates just went back to the hotel room.
pps. I've also had other mates do it for christmas as well as family do it for christmas. They have high recommendations for that period. It's just the actually New Years celebrations that I'm yet to hear good reviews of.