International communication has never been easier. With the rise of 3G and 4G phones, the Internet, and global roaming plans, phoning friends, family, and colleagues who are in other countries is now as easy as, well, picking up the phone.That is, of course, if you’re willing to pay the price. Some methods of calling numbers outside… Continue reading How to Make Cheap International Calls from NYC
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Top Ten New York Beer Gardens for Internationals
With spring already here and summer temptingly close, outside dining is once again on the menu for New York. And over the past few years, the city has seen the import of a wonderful European tradition that makes the warmer weather especially enjoyable: beer gardens! These light, open, and relaxed places are perfect for meeting… Continue reading Top Ten New York Beer Gardens for Internationals
Cinco de Mayo in NYC
Although Cinco de Mayo historically marks Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, don’t be fooled. The festivities, which celebrate Mexican and Mexican-American heritage, are primarily an American tradition. And as such, you can expect to find many of the types of events Americans love happening across the city this… Continue reading Cinco de Mayo in NYC
NYC Bike Share’s International Roots
New York City will soon offer a bike share program, joining an exclusive yet growing cadre of international cities offering similar programs. The program, which will begin this July, took inspiration from many other global cities, including Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Amsterdam, and Montreal. In some countries, like Germany, bike share programs can be found in… Continue reading NYC Bike Share’s International Roots
How Being German Helped My NYC Business
Frank Hauser, a former businessman and soccer player in his native Germany, is now the owner of a successful and growing New York City-based soccer school, SoccerBeyond LLC. Coach Frank, as he’s known by his students, sat down with New York International to talk about being an international entrepreneur in New York and his experience… Continue reading How Being German Helped My NYC Business
The New Bed and Breakfasts: Low-Cost Lodging for the Price-Conscious Traveler
Say you’re a tourist from outside the United States planning to visit New York City. You may be aware that the city is made up of five counties (in New York they’re called “boroughs”), but you feel Manhattan is the place to be — the home of Broadway, Central Park, the hottest restaurants and clubs, etc. But… Continue reading The New Bed and Breakfasts: Low-Cost Lodging for the Price-Conscious Traveler
In Mid-Manhattan, Culture and Cuisine all’Italia
It’s easy to feel a bit disoriented when entering Eataly for the first time. Not just because of the crowds, which are plentiful at most hours of the day. Nor only because of the noise, which is on par with a Times Square subway station at rush hour. Rather, it’s because Eataly is not a… Continue reading In Mid-Manhattan, Culture and Cuisine all’Italia
How to Find the Perfect Apartment in 5 Steps
If you’re feeling the frustration of the apartment hunt, you’re definitely not alone. The New York City real estate market is unlike any in the world. Average rent is $1,086 across all types of floor plans. That’s more than other cities’ median mortgage payments.And for internationals the apartment search is even more difficult. You’ll need to… Continue reading How to Find the Perfect Apartment in 5 Steps
The Man with the Drive to Get You Behind the Wheel
The first time I approached the Vaswani Driving Academy on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx, I wondered if I was in the right place.Was I here to get driving instructions or auditioning to be a clown? The front window was plastered with advertisements for magicians, clowns, cotton candy, balloons, and snow cone machines. There was… Continue reading The Man with the Drive to Get You Behind the Wheel
New York in Numbers: Reynes Lucas Tolentino
Last August Reynes Lucas Tolentino arrived in New York from Pachuca, Mexico. He’s been delivering pizzas for Mama Tina’s, a restaurant in Harlem, for about a year, working 12-hour shifts, six days a week. He earns about $200 a week plus tips, and sends everything he saves back to his wife and three daughters, who still… Continue reading New York in Numbers: Reynes Lucas Tolentino