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Explaining the NYC public transportation system and rental situation to people who have never lived here? Is ...not easy. Actually explaining NYC to anyone who hasn't lived here for a period of time...is a bit interesting. Most people just know what they've seen on tv or brief visits as tourists, which is Manhattan proper, most likely Tribeca, Mid-Town and Central Park.
I think the closest that I've seen to what NYC has -- is possibly London in Great Britain. Those cities are the closest in design. Except London is a lot smaller, not quite as sprawling, nowhere near the population, doesn't have a huge country that keeps pouring people into it, and doesn't have a 24/7 public transportation system.
But other than that - very similar in design. Although I like London better -- for a lot of reasons. One, is that it was cheaper when I visited in the 1980s (probably not now), much more interesting theater scene, and easier to get around in my opinion -- I didn't get lost as easily, possibly because I have no sense of direction and according to my brother neither does London. Plus, frigging cool buses. I refuse to take the bus in NYC, but London -- I prefer it. And, when I visited, a lot less crowded. It's just as diverse in all ways though.
Anyhow..that was a long time ago, I'm sure it's changed since then.
NYC? Whoa boy. First of all the rental situation is all over the place. ( Read more... )
And...transportation? ( Read more... )
I think the closest that I've seen to what NYC has -- is possibly London in Great Britain. Those cities are the closest in design. Except London is a lot smaller, not quite as sprawling, nowhere near the population, doesn't have a huge country that keeps pouring people into it, and doesn't have a 24/7 public transportation system.
But other than that - very similar in design. Although I like London better -- for a lot of reasons. One, is that it was cheaper when I visited in the 1980s (probably not now), much more interesting theater scene, and easier to get around in my opinion -- I didn't get lost as easily, possibly because I have no sense of direction and according to my brother neither does London. Plus, frigging cool buses. I refuse to take the bus in NYC, but London -- I prefer it. And, when I visited, a lot less crowded. It's just as diverse in all ways though.
Anyhow..that was a long time ago, I'm sure it's changed since then.
NYC? Whoa boy. First of all the rental situation is all over the place. ( Read more... )
And...transportation? ( Read more... )