A good way to avoid tourist traps is to look out for two main thingsMy favourite area to stay in Rome for tourist activities is around Navona/Campo de Fiori. Super central. I would highly recommend a visit to Trastevere, amazing neighbourhood with a very cool vibe. Make sure to research where you eat in Rome. The food is amazing but there are a lot of tourist traps which are just no good. Eat local! The italians are all about eating regionally i.e. pizza is from Naples, steak in Florence etc. In Rome try carbonara, cacio e pepe and suppli.
Oh god, pictures of food is such an immediate "no". Totally correct about not all tourist traps being bad! Just I think many of them give the impression of being good because they are busy when in reality they just have a prime location and lots of footfall. Reviews often tell a different story.A good way to avoid tourist traps is to look out for two main things
- is the menu in English (other non-Italian languages) and has big, tacky pictures?
- is the restaurant open after 3 but before 7ish?
If yes, than they‘re probably not authentic (could still be good ofc not all tourist traps are horrible just not authentic)
I think the main problem with tourists traps isn't that the food is bad / worse quality but that they're usually overpricedOh god, pictures of food is such an immediate "no". Totally correct about not all tourist traps being bad! Just I think many of them give the impression of being good because they are busy when in reality they just have a prime location and lots of footfall. Reviews often tell a different story.
Yes! Me and my friend did a girls weekend just before lockdown. We'd all been recently so just did 'Christmas'. Rockefeller Centre tree/ skating, Central Park skating and Bryant Park Christmas Market plus just walking round soaking up the amazing trees and decorations. We didn't queue to see him but went to see Macy's Santa from miracle on 34th St set up. And the Rockettes Christmas Show at Radio City Music HallHas anyone been to New York during December? I’ve been to New York but not during the Christmas period just wondered if there’s anything to look out for
Yes! We went boxing day for a week did the usual sights but the best for me was a free guided walking tour over in Dyker Heights to see all the houses with the Christmas decorationsHas anyone been to New York during December? I’ve been to New York but not during the Christmas period just wondered if there’s anything to look out for
Yes been three times in December, love it! The Rockefeller tree is so magical but can get very very busy in the evening. I nearly had a panic attack at one point trying to get through the crowds as felt trapped in. You need to watch the saks light show that is next to it!Has anyone been to New York during December? I’ve been to New York but not during the Christmas period just wondered if there’s anything to look out for
To be honest two out of the three times has felt pretty mild, no where near as cold as I was expecting and no snow. One day was 16 degrees! But the last time I went it felt freezing. Don’t know if I’ve been lucky but December has always been pretty much lots of blue skies for me!Thanks for all of your replies regarding New York! I’m pleased to hear it’s as good as I’m imagining
Has there been snow when you’ve been and if so what’s it like walking around, like is it very slippery?
I went in very late November and there was snow on the first day that we landed!Thanks for all of your replies regarding New York! I’m pleased to hear it’s as good as I’m imagining
Has there been snow when you’ve been and if so what’s it like walking around, like is it very slippery?
Wonderful photosTo be honest two out of the three times has felt pretty mild, no where near as cold as I was expecting and no snow. One day was 16 degrees! But the last time I went it felt freezing. Don’t know if I’ve been lucky but December has always been pretty much lots of blue skies for me!
The wind chill is especially bad in NY and makes everything colder - those streets lined by the tall buildings creates a tunnel. I found it really cold when we visited though that was January. Depending on the temp I'd recommend thermals.I went at Christmas 2008 and it was BEYOND freezing … people were wearing balaclavas in the street it was that cold ! I’ve been twice since then and it has been beautiful weather - blue skies and just a light jacket needed. It’s really the luck of the draw.
it’s utterly magical at Christmas.
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