6 ideas to pass the time before your New York trip
You're heading to New York soon but can't wait any longer. Here are 6 ideas to pass the time and get into the mood for your trip.
1/ Start a countdown to your trip
Keep a countdown going until your New York trip to make the days pass faster. One of the most successful countdowns came from a member of the New York forum, Phanloga, who filled their last month of waiting with American and New York references. Time flew by! You can read about it on the forum.
2/ Refine your itinerary
An itinerary on the New York forum
Use the time before your trip to polish and improve your New York itinerary again and again. Check the latest weather forecasts and adjust your plans accordingly.
Need help planning your itinerary? Head to the New York forum, in the section on itinerary and budget questions. Forum members and the CNewYork team are happy to help guide you so your New York trip is a success! 🙂 You’ll also find plenty of ideas for sights and lesser-known detours by browsing the different threads on the forum. 😉
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3/ Watch New York films and TV series
The poster for “Once Upon a Time in America”.
To ease into New York, binge American TV series, especially Friends, CSI: NY and Sex and the City, which are all set in New York.
I also recommend watching or rewatching several films set in New York, including Once Upon a Time in America, I Am Legend and Taxi Driver. Don’t miss the latest installment of the Ghostbusters franchise, which just hit theaters.
To get a taste of New York early, try making some American specialties like pancakes, cupcakes or bagels. Perfect for a New York-themed evening! Then you can compare your creations with the real thing when you get to New York.
Ready to cook? Follow Patricia’s tips in our section on American recipes.
If cooking isn’t your thing, you can find plenty of American products in supermarkets, including delicious Pepperidge Farm cookies. They’re fantastic!
5/ Brush up on your English
Refresh your dictionary!
Not confident with English? Use the weeks before your trip to practice by reading American news sites or watching films in their original language. While it’s very easy to explore New York without speaking a word of English, as I explain in this article, it’s much nicer if you have some basics so you can chat with your hotel receptionist or restaurant servers.
