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[Shinji Kagawa]

Think outlet shopping itself would be an experience.

Which is preferred? Woodbury or jersey gardens?

 

[kashanai]

If you drive , Woodbury hands down

Think outlet shopping itself would be an experience.

Which is preferred? Woodbury or jersey gardens?

 

[paul02]

Hello Hello guys. I've drafted out my rough 5 day June NYC itinerary.

I'll be bunking in the Meatpacking district, near Chelsea Market.

I've bought a 4 attraction pass and am planning to use them on the totr, the met museum, 9/11 memorial and uss intrepid.

- Am not sure if 6th June is too packed.
- I read in an earlier post that its not possible to get "the book of mormon" discounted, is that still true now? and what are the other night activities possible in NYC?

Also, i'm soloing this trip.

5th weds
chelsea market - los tacos no1
the high line
totr (exchange voucher at concourse level for a timed ticket)
trump tower
st patricks cathedral 930-5pm
grand central station
chrystler building
New York Public Library

6th thurs
3 hrs walking tour
9/11 memorial (opening: 9am - 8 pm)
staten island ferry (20mins ride)
take train to brooklyn by yellow N R line white hall st to court street station(5 guys beside)
Brooklyn Bridge

7th fri
jersey gardens(buy from port authority bus terminal a $15 round trip for bus 111)
times square

8th sat
the metropolitan museum of art
central park?
the flatiron building (burger and lobster or shake shack?)
union square market mon,wed,fri,sat 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
Katz's Delicatessen(sat open 24hrs)

9th sunday
uss intrepid(opening hrs:10am-6pm)
concorde tour 1 hr duration
2055 jfk flight back to SIN

Any comments appreciated.

Looks quite similar to my itinerary.

 

[patryn33]

Whole Foods is a big organic supermarket, more expensive version of Trader Joe’s.
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First time seeing Whole Foods gets compared to trader joe
Trader joe only sell non GMO, non GMO doesn’t mean organic
Both places similar in size imho

 

[Shinji Kagawa]

If you drive , Woodbury hands down

Ya...it looks like a pain to get to Woodbury by public transport.

 

[fzhfzh]

Wholefoods is everywhere. They sell nonorganic and gmo stuff as well, just a more eco friendly vibe. They are owned by amazon btw.

 

[patryn33]

Wholefoods is everywhere. They sell nonorganic and gmo stuff as well, just a more eco friendly vibe. They are owned by amazon btw.

Yes but lesser. Majority still organic
Trader is more like half or a third. Trader is like Costco offer their own brands. Pretty high quality without the crazy prices

I wouldn’t say they are everywhere, u may find a Mac or Starbucks but u may not find a Whole Foods lol

 

[Avizoa]

Ya...it looks like a pain to get to Woodbury by public transport.

it is not, i took a bus from port authority.

 

[naveen99]

it is not, i took a bus from port authority.

The Shortline coach provides the best deal in terms of flexibility in departure / arrival schedules and cheapest at USD$27 if you get it from Groupon.

 

[naveen99]

I wasnt sure if there was much to see at ground level of the ESB. Is there? Im heading to the top of the rock's observatory.

Did anyone here buy passes from "new york city pass" and "sightseeing pass"? There are so much mixed reviews about them.

I will be there around the same period as you. Leaving this Sunday night.

I bought the Explorer Pass (smart destinations) from Klook for 7 sights. Out of the 7 sights, 6 will be walking tours and the 7th destination will be ESB.

 

[khchin8]

Hi all, I will be going to LA with my gf from 8 Jun to 15 Jun. So please help with any inputs for food or shopping etc. I will be most appreciative of any feedback.

8 Jun Sat:stay over at relative place.

Sun:travel to downtown. Going to book accomodation at there.

Monday: Hollywood, walk of fame, dolby theatre, Chinese theatre, paramount studio tour, maybe Mdm tuss and Ripley museum of got time. Lunch at in and out burger.

Tues: universal studio.

Weds: Chinatown, olvera Market, Little Tokyo.

Thurs: getty museum tbc. go to citadel outlet for shopping. After that might go catch a dodgers game at 7pm. Alternative is to move to santa monica and see the beach etc.

Friday: knotts

15 Jun Sat: explore the area before taking uber to lax to denver. Will probably have 2 Medium and 1 large luggage. Not necessary to book uberxl right?

Public transport/uber/lyft all the way. Car rental probably on Thurs and Friday to save costs.

I will purchase the go LA pass for 3 days.

 

[darklighter]

Any advice on SIM cards for Seattle? Can't seem to find much concrete information online

 

[Shinji Kagawa]

I will be there around the same period as you. Leaving this Sunday night.

I bought the Explorer Pass (smart destinations) from Klook for 7 sights. Out of the 7 sights, 6 will be walking tours and the 7th destination will be ESB.

Lemme know hows the weather like!

 

[Shiny Things]

Any advice on SIM cards for Seattle? Can't seem to find much concrete information online

The advice for Seattle is pretty much the same as anywhere else: find a T-Mobile store, they'll sell you a SIM for thirty bucks that lasts for three weeks, and (especially in big cities) they're very comfortable with overseas tourists.

Hi all, I will be going to LA with my gf from 8 Jun to 15 Jun. So please help with any inputs for food or shopping etc. I will be most appreciative of any feedback.

Sun:travel to downtown. Going to book accomodation at there.

Downtown LA is boring. Stay in West Hollywood or Santa Monica (also it'll be cooler the closer to the ocean you are), LA in summer is a heat-blasted hellhole).

Cool! Another newb question, does nyc have a local supermarket chain? Like the NTUC, ASDA, Tesco, sainsbury sort. I dont see a 7-11 or trader joes near my hotel.

Primary reason is just need bottled water and fruits.(hotel doesnt have breakfast) :/ Will their local mama shops take card too?

This goes for everywhere: just drop into a CVS or Walgreens (which operates under the Duane Reade brand in NYC). Those are the equivalent of the chain convenience stores.

 

[khchin8]

Downtown LA is boring. Stay in West Hollywood or Santa Monica (also it'll be cooler the closer to the ocean you are), LA in summer is a heat-blasted hellhole.

Hmm I don't think heat is a big issue considering that the average highest temp in Jun is like 26 degrees Celsius. Sg averages about 30 deg throughout the year.

I am more keen on the accessibility, must try food and safe night activities to explore.

I saw some night places to avoid are Santa Monica and skid row are places as there are some undesirable people around.

What's your view on this?

 

[Shiny Things]

Hmm I don't think heat is a big issue considering that the average highest temp in Jun is like 26 degrees Celsius. Sg averages about 30 deg throughout the year.

That's the average. I was in LA during the heatwave last year when it hit 46 Celsius (not a typo, forty-six; 115 in the old money). Walking along Hollywood Boulevard was like standing in front of a blow-dryer.

 

[Shinji Kagawa]

The nyc streets are so long. On google map everything looks so near lol.

 

[Avizoa]

lol it's about the scale

 

[lousylah]

The nyc streets are so long. On google map everything looks so near lol.

So you’re there now?

What did I say bro about using bikes? Haha.

Anyway enjoy, enjoy!

 

[dilphinus]

So you’re there now?

What did I say bro about using bikes? Haha.

Anyway enjoy, enjoy!

The Hudson River Greenway is a pretty nice and enjoyable ride!