While New York is known for its fancy restaurants praised by chefs and food critics, it is also a great place to discover cheap eats that are just as filling. As a frequent visitor to the city, I have gotten familiar with the best street food spots. Here are some of my faves: Dirty water dogs in Manhattan Working tirelessly in the city that never sleeps can make a person hungry. This is why food cart hotdogs have been such a hit. Who knew putting sauerkraut, relish, and other toppings on a hotdog and sloppy bun combo could taste so good? While some people have complained of stomachaches, I am here to tell you that it's worth a try. Image source: Yelp.com King of Falafel and Shawarma in Queens or Manhattan Falafel, shawarma, and kebabs from this food truck are a hit. Although you also have to try some of their special treats that are yet to gather attention. While the business has expanded, thankfully, the food continues to be excellent. If you need your fill of Middle Eastern food without emptying your pockets, King of Falafel is the place to be. Carpe Donut NYC at Midtown West Now onto dessert. The truck's famed apple cider donuts are made only from the best ingredients. Using locally-sourced apple cider and organic flour, health buffs won't feel bad about this sweet treat. You can even get these donuts as a sandwich with ice cream. As for drinks, choose between Italian hot chocolate or hibiscus iced lemonade. Talk about a wonderful street find. Image source: Fanpop.com Of course, there are other street food spots in NY that I have yet to discover. Don’t worry, I’ll add to this list when I find them.
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In 1966, a film called "The Endless Summer" showed how two surfer friends traveled around the world in search of surf spots all year long. All around the world, from the frigid Arctic Circle to the warm December beaches of Australia, surf spots can be found. Even in places of deep cultural differences, surfing is a language understood by many. Here are some of the top surf destinations around the world.
Hawaii is a surfer’s haven with surf spots that range from beginners to absolute pros. Here you can find waves as tall as small buildings, tubes that seem to go on forever, and consistent waves that can keep a surfer busy all day long. Hawaii has a variety of surf spots that can be enjoyed by all.
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Though the waters in California aren’t as pristine as those in tropical locations, they still provide a good deal of surfing. San Clemente, Maverick’s Beach, and Huntington Beach are the best North America has to offer.
Similar to Hawaii, Siargao, a small island in the Philippines, is also home to surf spots with varying degrees of difficulty. The most notable waves are the hollow tubes in Cloud 9. Lastly, Les Cavaliers in Anglet, France, provides ideal waves worthy of pro surfing competitions. The fact that it also has a great beach makes this an even better place to visit.
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My name is John Clemenza, and I’m surfer from Oahu, Hawaii. My goal is to turn pro in the next months, so I ’m training five times a week. When I ’m not training, I dream of visiting New York soon, which is one of my favorite cities in the world. For more on my interests, visit my blog.
While surfers like myself never tire of surfing, there is a certain point where we come to realize that the ocean has so much more to offer than just surfing. If you’re a child of the water, you’ll realize the same thing too. Image source: oceanlegends.com I’ve lived in Hawaii, the place where surfing first started, for a number of years. Surfing, however, has been practiced since the 1700s. That’s quite a long time. But it only got popular in the ‘50s and put Hawaii on the map. It may be the purest, most exhilarating form of water sports this world will ever know. However, many surfers have branched out to other sports such as kayaking, which involves a small, (usually) one-man boat called kayak, and a double-bladed oar. The first kayakers were fishermen, but now it has become a sport on its own. But if there’s one water activity that’s as popular as surfing, it would be SCUBA diving. It’s only recently that I learned SCUBA is the acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. It refers to the oxygen tank, the tubes, and everything else a diver needs to breathe underwater. Legendary Frenchman, Jacque Cousteau, is credited to have developed the gear and to have popularized SCUBA diving. Image source: islandtradercharters.com My name’s John Clemenza, and I’m a surfer from Hawaii. I work part-time at a smoothie station near Waikiki Beach. I’m also in love with New York, I hope to retire there someday. Click this link for more on me.
New York City is a concrete jungle all right, but this doesn’t mean that it doesn’t offer pleasures found in nature such as surfing and water sports. There’s a thriving community of surf enthusiasts in the city, which accommodates both beginners and advanced surfers alike. Several surf beaches can be accessed by public transportation, and the surfer culture is like no other. Image source: Coveteur.com Just like when surfing in other cities, it’s important to be surf-ready in NYC. Get your gear on, namely have your own surfboard, rash guard and wetsuit, wax, and other stuff. The next step is to learn the basics, specifically if one hasn’t surfed before and doesn’t know where to start. Surf schools abound in the Big Apple, including Locals Surf School, Skudin Surf, and Boarders Surf Shop. There’s an abundance of places to surf in NYC, such as Ditch Plains in Montauk, Lido Beach on Long Island, Rockaways in Queens, Trailer Park in Montauk, Long Beach on Long Island, and Belmar in New Jersey. Do your research such that you know where the good waves are, and you don’t have to travel far to get to the desired surf destination. Observe basic rules and precautions, too, such as avoiding waves bigger than 3 or 4 feet if you’re a beginner. It’s also not recommended to surf when there’s lightning in the vicinity. Don’t forget your surf etiquette: be safe, considerate, and mindful while having fun with the waves. Image source: Surfline.com John Clemenza is an 18-year-old surfer from Oahu, Hawaii, who has been exposed to all sorts of watersports in his home state. He dreams of taking a bite of the Big Apple and its diverse cultures. More surfing tips here.
If you’re thinking that visiting the famed museums, the Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building is all there is to a great New York experience, I’ve got a surprise for you. The Big Apple has tons of unique and wonderful places for the more adventurous. Here are some must-visit yet lesser-known destinations in the city. Hotel Edison This gorgeous Art Deco remnant, opened in 1931, had its lights turned on for the first time by Thomas Edison himself via remote control from his New Jersey-home. If you’re a “Godfather” fan, the death of Luca Brasi was filmed in the hotel’s coffee shop. The Oscar-winning “Birdman” also used its Rum House Bar for several scenes with Michael Keaton. Image source: edisonhotelnyc.com The Record Plant This is the studio where many famous musicians recorded their iconic songs, including “Imagine” by John Lennon, “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen, and “Walk this Way” by Aerosmith. It is also where Slade recorded the timeless yuletide tune “Merry Christmas, Everybody.” The Campbell This seemingly hole-in-the-wall respite is on one corner of Grand Central Station. It was originally leased from the railroad by the great financier John W. Campbell, and at the time was the largest ground-floor space in Manhattan. Before being converted into a bar, it was a railroad prison and later a radio station. Image source: gonomad.com Alice In Wonderland in Central Park
A visit to Central Park would not be complete without espying this bronze statue of Alice sitting on a giant mushroom, surrounded by the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, and the Cheshire Cat. It is located just north of the Conservatory Water on East 74th Street. My name’s John Clemenza, and I’m a Hawaii-based surfer focusing on going pro. I also dream of conquering the urban jungle, too– particularly New York. More on my interests here. Countless people are afraid of the water. Are you one of them? Do you conjure images of sinking to the depths and drowning, being eaten sharks and other deadly creatures of the deep as soon as your feet touch the ocean waves? There’s nothing to fear if you’re confident you can bring yourself up and swim right? Swimming and surfing classes are taught everywhere now. They are fun and for surfing classes, done right on the shoreline. For first-timers, it may be terrifying. Thoughts of the sea and its dangers may be distracting from the lessons at hand. It might also be a bit discouraging if you’re taking classes with people who are less afraid and more enthusiastic that you. Image source: myitchytravelfeet.wordpress.com The trick though is to treat the whole experience as an adventure, to see yourself not as yourself, but as a fearless adventurer, explorer, and hero. Take for instance a ride on a roller coaster that looks every bit as menacing. My trick to kill my fear is to think of myself as a fighter pilot. That makes the experience more interesting and the twist and turns come naturally.
Change your mindset in the ocean. Don’t think of the tide as controlling you. Think of yourself as the ruler of the waves. Ride them. Conquer yourself. My name’s John Clemenza. I moved to Oahu, Hawaii from New York, and learned to surf when I was 7 years old. I loved it since. Visit my blog to get more surfing tips from me! |
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