I went to NYC this past weekend. I have been there before and done all the toursist stuff. Everytime I go there I fall in the love with the place and want to move there as soon as possible. This time was no different. Especially, after checking out the view from my friend’s apartment.
NYC is truly a unique city. People compare Mumbai, India to NYC and I gotta say that there is absolutely no comparison there. Yes, Mumbai is big, lot of people (lot more than NYC) and lot of things to do, house to Bollywood stars, etc. But some of the things that NYC offers can never be found anywhere else. Eg.
1. The cultural diversity in NYC is amazing. I think Americans might be a minority there (no pun intended). I hear more people talking in foreign languages than English. People who have been raised with a foreign cultural have a chance to connect with that culture. I went to place called Jackson heights in Queens where most of the residents are Indians. Couple of the blocks is filled with Indian stores and restaurant. The whole block actually smells of Indian food. There is Chinatown for the Chinese and Little Italy for the Italians.
2. The list of things to do NYC is neverending. Restaurants, thearters, museums, sports games, nightlife, shopping; you name it, NYC has it. This weekend I visited the South Street Sea Port. It was such a laid back rest place with restaurants and shopping stores on the banks of the manhattan bay. I can not find a place in Rochester like that where I could go in the evening to relax and have a beer. Last time when I was in NYC, I walked into a street fair with atleast a hundred thousand people who were celebrating Brazilian day at Times Square. All these people dancing to the beats of loud drums and having the time of their life was a sight to see and place to be.
3. The history of NYC is nothing less than ordinary. The Immigration Museum has the names of some of the first Americans. What country still has that (even though other countries have a lot longer history)?
4. NYC is house to some the most amazing engineering marvels. The biggest thing that boggles my mind is the ability of the city to maintain heat, electricity, water and sanitory conditions 24/7 – 365/year. This is not an easy task. The other thing that is really interesting is the subway system. The subway is the main source of transportation in the city and not only does it run all over the city, it also runs in layers one above the other.
I can go on and on about how cool NYC is. It really is.
1. The cultural diversity in NYC is amazing. I think Americans might be a minority there (no pun intended). I hear more people talking in foreign languages than English. People who have been raised with a foreign cultural have a chance to connect with that culture. I went to place called Jackson heights in Queens where most of the residents are Indians. Couple of the blocks is filled with Indian stores and restaurant. The whole block actually smells of Indian food. There is Chinatown for the Chinese and Little Italy for the Italians.
2. The list of things to do NYC is neverending. Restaurants, thearters, museums, sports games, nightlife, shopping; you name it, NYC has it. This weekend I visited the South Street Sea Port. It was such a laid back rest place with restaurants and shopping stores on the banks of the manhattan bay. I can not find a place in Rochester like that where I could go in the evening to relax and have a beer. Last time when I was in NYC, I walked into a street fair with atleast a hundred thousand people who were celebrating Brazilian day at Times Square. All these people dancing to the beats of loud drums and having the time of their life was a sight to see and place to be.
3. The history of NYC is nothing less than ordinary. The Immigration Museum has the names of some of the first Americans. What country still has that (even though other countries have a lot longer history)?
4. NYC is house to some the most amazing engineering marvels. The biggest thing that boggles my mind is the ability of the city to maintain heat, electricity, water and sanitory conditions 24/7 – 365/year. This is not an easy task. The other thing that is really interesting is the subway system. The subway is the main source of transportation in the city and not only does it run all over the city, it also runs in layers one above the other.
I can go on and on about how cool NYC is. It really is.
Bottom Line: What does it take for one to pack their bags and move to NYC?
