The SoloSulai Guide To NYC

Planning a trip to New York? This guide is everything I've learned across 5 trips to NYC, so you can skip the stress, avoid the tourist traps and make the most of every day (and every penny).

Whether it's your first visit or you just want to do it better this time, this guide covers your whole trip, from booking flights to landing at JFK to finding the best food in the city.

What's inside

✈️ Before you go: flights, ESTA and visas, my honest airline experiences, and when to visit

💷 Budgeting: real cost breakdowns and a realistic budget

🛬 Arriving: what immigration is actually like and how to get from the airport into the city

🚇 Getting around: the subway made simple, plus a breakdown of the Manhattan grid system

🗽 Things to do: attractions, free things to do, and all five main observation decks ranked

🍕 Food: NYC classics, how to beat the queues at viral spots, and where I actually eat

🕌 Muslim in NYC: halal food and practical tips for Muslim travellers

Why this guide?

There's lots of NYC info online, but it's scattered, generic and often outdated. This guide puts everything in one place, with honest opinions and Sulai Tips throughout that you won't find in a standard travel guide.

Who it's for

✔️ First-time visitors to New York

✔️ Returning visitors looking for even more things to do

✔️ Travellers on a budget who want to avoid surprise costs

📱 Instant download as a PDF, readable on your phone, tablet or laptop, so you can keep it handy throughout your trip.