New York City — The Forster-Hicks Edit: Jane's Complete Guide to the Greatest City in the World

I've been to New York eight times. I'm already planning my ninth.

People keep asking me the same questions before they go — where should I eat, what should I actually bother seeing, how do I get around, what's the deal with tipping? So I wrote it all down.

This isn't a generic travel guide pulled from a website. This is everything I genuinely know about New York, from someone who is completely and utterly obsessed with the place.

Inside you'll find:

A four-day itinerary structured so you're not wasting time criss-crossing the island. The geography of Manhattan explained simply — because once you understand it, getting around is easy. My honest food recommendations, including the single greatest thing I have ever eaten (page 14 — you're welcome). A tipping guide, because it is an absolute nightmare and nobody warns you properly. Practical tips you won't find in a guidebook — the kind a knowledgeable friend would whisper to you before you left.

I wrote this because I love New York and I want you to love it too. It's a weird place, a dirty place, a noisy place. But you will LOVE it. It will get under your skin. You'll come home with aching legs, a sore neck from looking up, and an absolute certainty that you're going back.

For £12 consider this your knowledgeable friend in your pocket.

"I used this before my trip and found it really useful" — a very happy traveller

Want something more personal? If you'd like a bespoke guide tailored to your specific travel dates, interests, or travel style, email Jane directly at theforsterhicksedit@gmail.com. Bespoke guides start from £35.

A few things to note: This guide is written for first-time visitors to Manhattan. It covers four days of sightseeing, eating, and exploring — and includes seasonal tips so it works whatever time of year you're travelling. Delivered instantly as a PDF download.