Little Italy: qué hay cerca, cómo llegar y cuándo ir · 2026

TNTomiris Nurgaliyevatomirisnurgalieva22 · 10 ene 2023Leer

I sit and look out the window at the falling snow And think about how I can make a breakthrough, One like those two unknown eccentrics, Who broke away from the Soviet Union to New York. And in their pockets, eight bucks for the two of them And a bunch of rainbow hopes and dreams, Enough for great success. I sit and look out the window at the falling snow And think about how somewhere far away, Ten thousand kilometers away, Where the Atlantic is, and bays, and inlets, And territories with a four-century history; There are palm trees there, and skyscrapers, And even beaches amidst the concrete and glass. There are Chinatowns and Little Italy, Or you can just call it a neighborhood. There is the Statue of Liberty with a torch in her hand And a waterfall that gives the city energy, And the White House, and the Grand Canyon, and the state of Nevada. I will see all this, not in a dream! Hello, everyone reading my story! My name is Tomiris and in exactly 20 days (as of this writing) I will be 18. I am a first-year student of the West Kazakhstan Innovative Technological University in Uralsk, Kazakhstan. In the future I will become a specialized translator. Since childhood I liked studying languages, their features, noting the beauty of each, but I was especially interested in English. I began to learn it from the age of seven years and participated in many competitions, both in the city, and in the national. In grade 11 I dreamed of going to America, and began to prepare hard for the international exam IELTS in March 2022. I got 5.5 points when the threshold was 6.0. But I am not discouraged, I took the experience with gratitude because I improved my English to the upper-intermediate level while preparing for the exam. I think that today it is one of my most important achievements: an official confirmation of my knowledge by the British Council. Further I hasten to inform that by the time I am years old, I already have quite a good experience in the HoReCa sphere. In tenth and eleventh grades during summer vacation I worked as a waitress at a food court and, even in that position, I successfully used my knowledge of English while communicating with English-speaking guests at the establishment. Why did I decide to participate? Last May my brother Darkhan flew to America, Massachusetts under the Work&Travel program through your company and I was inspired by the idea. I started reading stories of guys from all over the world about their trip, what interesting people they met there, how they realized their dream, some even stayed to work there. This is my first reason for wanting to go there: to get to know their culture, customs and traditions, and to talk about ours. This program will allow me not only to earn money, but also to explore the country, make friends from all over the world and traditions, and to talk about ours, to explore the country, make friends from all over the world and gain professional experience. Secondly, but no less important reason, to study English in more depth, communicating in it with native speakers, and considering that there are so many accents in the U.S. language as there are people living there, this experience is absolutely invaluable. Thirdly, all of this learning can be combined with work, as I will have to constantly be in that environment with only English spoken around you. Moreover, I will get and develop my new skills in order to develop competencies in different areas, I have a goal to earn decent money or capital that will help me to pay for my studies and make my parents happy. I want to give them everything they gave me. They have always believed in me, supported all my endeavors and been there for me. I want them to be proud of me. And most importantly, being in the United States, I will be promoting my country's recognition, culture, traditions, and customs. After all, my country is the 9th largest country in the world! Also, if I have a chance, I will participate in official, cultural, s

BSBulat Shaydullinbulat8801 · 1 feb 2015Leer

All adventures begin and end here. As much as I didn't want to leave Boston, my flight to Moscow was departing from New York. I knew perfectly well that after the Pearl of the North, even the Big Apple might seem less appealing. Maybe I was wrong. Accommodation wasn't an issue—I could stay with a cousin of an acquaintance. The problem was something else: getting there with a huge suitcase and a backpack. Especially since I remembered all too well how I messed up last time, paying 10 times the necessary fare in the subway. Tip: READ the subway car signs CAREFULLY. Just because you are on your line, unfortunately, doesn't mean all trains go where you need to go. Even a train running on your line might not stop at your station. After leaving my things at my acquaintance's place and washing up, I set off in search of free Manhattan fun. Must-see/visit: - Central Park; - Brooklyn Bridge; - Chinatown; - Little Italy; - Broadway; - Times Square at night; - Staten Island Ferry; - Brighton Beach. In Chinatown, there are people who were born in this neighborhood, lived and worked there, and died there, never leaving the area and never knowing English. Consequently, explaining or asking anything from such people won't work. This can play into your hands: I got lucky and, right in front of these people, I left without paying for fixing a couple of errors in the menu. When I was in New York, there was some kind of fair going on in Italy, so I was able to see a few Italians. But in general, Chinatown is growing very fast and slowly but surely is swallowing up Little Italy. Don't be lazy; take a walk down Broadway and head down to Wall Street, then to the water itself, where the free Staten Island Ferry departs. Not only will you sail past the Statue of Liberty, but you'll also get a stunning view, first of Manhattan, then of New York and Jersey City. It's worth it. Tip: Midtown is full of signs like "Pizza for 0.99". In reality, this pizza costs a dollar, but it's still very cheap (the only thing cheaper is at "7-Eleven", where it's $2 for 2 slices, but both with toppings). Sit in Central Park in the evening. Just sit under a tree after a long day or lie on the grass. Listen to what the city residents are talking about. Walk to the lake if you can't sit still. If your hands are still reaching for your gadget, you can delete unnecessary photos and admire the good shots. Drink some water, look around—you are in a forest, in a real jungle inside a jungle. Gather your strength—ahead is the nighttime Times Square and 5th Avenue. When the sun sets and night falls, only one place in New York shines as brightly as it does during the day—that's Times Square! Crowds of people, bright advertising billboards, and actors dressed in costumes of favorite characters—all this creates a special atmosphere. If the prospect of being in a huge crowd of people doesn't excite you, take a walk along 5th Avenue and visit (or maybe buy something there) world-famous stores like M&M's, Hershey's, NBA Store, as well as expensive boutiques. Tip: If you are interested in shopping, head to "Century 21" in Brooklyn. A huge clothing and footwear store with famous brands at quite reasonable prices. The remaining time can well be spent visiting the American Museum of Natural History (which closes at 5:30 PM). And please, since you are in New York, don't make my mistake—go up to the Empire State Building and look at New York from the wind-swept observation deck. Back then I regretted the $29, now I'm ready to pay twice as much just to go back there and not miss the opportunity. Tip: Don't regret the $29 and go up to the Empire State Building observation deck. Brighton! Just take a trip to this street and look at the Russian-language store signs, "Moya Semya" juices, candies with the mysterious name "Korovka", "Adjika" spices, and the funny "Tarkhun" soda. Looking at the eternally rushing pedestrians and the cars constantly yielding to them, looking at the painfully familiar-lo

EKElnara Kainazarovakelnara193 · 15 dic 2014Leer

After leaving Philadelphia, we headed to New York to the Port Authority on 42nd Street. We arrived at 3 a.m. New York's 42nd Street is one of the most famous streets, right up there with Broadway. Anyone who has been to New York for more than a day knows that Times Square is there. New York is a city for tourists. It is filled with diners, restaurants, hotels, and hostels. We had booked a room in advance at a Chinese hotel in Chinatown, Manhattan. I didn't share secrets with Demi Moore, of course, but it was still Manhattan. Our hotel had a very convenient location; we could walk around all night and not worry about anything. We actually walked across the Brooklyn Bridge several times, back and forth, and launched Chinese lanterns with girls from New York University. We were in New York for a week, so we saw almost everything in Manhattan. We didn't go to Harlem, of course, or the Bronx, or Brighton Beach. One day we took the ferry to Staten Island (a quiet, cozy place). We never made it up to the Statue of Liberty because we decided to save something for next year, and I wanted to go up to the crown (you have to buy tickets for that a month in advance). We went to the Metropolitan Museum, but we didn't make it to Madame Tussauds. It's a pity, of course, but I believe in second chances. By the way, the food in Chinatown is very good)) just saying, and in Brooklyn, you can find Russian shops where goods are inexpensive, and of course, the Ukrainian restaurant in the center of Manhattan is also quite captivating. Honestly, there is one place I would return to New York for every single time: Central Park. It is a colossal park with an amazing landscape, a playground, a soccer field, rocks, and a lake in the center. You can meet all sorts of incredibly talented people there, from a harpist sitting at the entrance to a magician at the other end of the park. The park connects all parts of Manhattan. We just walked through it for three days in a row. It's like a separate world, a separate island, with beauties unique to it. From the south side of the park, you can reach the Plaza Hotel, the very hotel where 'Home Alone' was filmed. New York is essentially a series of all those places you often see on TV, whether it's 'Spider-Man' or the show 'Gossip Girl'. Little Italy reminds me of 'The Godfather' trilogy. I walked through all the places where Chuck Bass spun his intrigues, including the 'Empire'. The transparent Apple cube looks cool) This turned out to be a very long story about how I visited America for the first time. To everyone thinking about whether to go or not, I don't just advise it, I shout with all my might: 'YES, GO!' It is a unique chance to see the country we could only dream of, the very one we see on our TV screens; you can become a part of it. The main thing is to take the right step. I just ask you not to be afraid of anything; the USA, like the journey itself, is not dangerous or scary at all, you just have to want it. Try. The impossible is possible, everyone has chances, as well as options. Don't be afraid to go alone; you will find friends there with whom you can both live and travel. Good luck. And thanks to the organizers for the opportunity to share my trip. I will definitely write about next year) I'm planning on San Francisco this time, Chicago, and Detroit. Hello to all Eminem fans, see you next summer at his concert. I love the world, people, and of course, InterExchange... ...dreams come true one day, you just have to want it...

LKLyudmila Kovalevamila_kovaleva · 17 oct 2011Leer

Oh my god, New York has so many different shops that it would take a whole month or even more to visit them all! As I wrote before, I had everything "under control"... I wrote down the addresses of shops where you can buy beautiful, trendy, and affordable clothes... but damn, since we had never been to this huge and terrifyingly crowded city in our lives, finding those very shops wasn't that easy... so we just started going into every one we came across on our way. In general, New York is the perfect city for shopaholics, as you can constantly see signs like "Sale," "Clearance," etc. And September is the peak of these very sales! In some stores, discounts reach up to 80%!!! (though, to be fair, the prices in such stores are unrealistically high). Well, anyway, we decided that we would spend the first day in Upper Manhattan, and on the second day, we would go to Lower Manhattan, since the famous China Town and Little Italy are located there. What can I say, 2 days, for me personally, is just a terribly short time for shopping! You want to walk around, compare prices... what if I find something better!) In my hometown, I can spend a week just looking for a pair of shoes... and here is New York with a bunch of shops that just blow your mind (guys won't understand this =). So Aselya and I spent the first day just looking around, and by the end of the day, we realized that we hadn't bought anything worthwhile... but we were tired as dogs) I've never even been that tired at work) The next day we woke up with full confidence that today we would definitely buy everything we needed. On the first day of our "great shopping spree," we found one awesome store called Manhattan Mall... and that really is a true paradise for any girl. Inside this store, there is a Strawberry department, which has a bunch of awesome and, most importantly, truly inexpensive clothes. But since we found it late in the evening, we didn't have time to buy anything because they were closing. So we decided that we would head there the next morning. Waking up in the morning and packing all our things, we went straight there. The funniest thing was that they wouldn't even let me into the fitting room because I was taking too many clothes to try on). After buying everything we could there, we ran to find the nearest subway (thankfully it was right in that shopping center). We arrived in Lower Manhattan and desperately started looking for China Town. Once we got to that area, we didn't fully understand if we were in the right place, as I imagined it quite differently... personally, I thought China Town was a big market, like a flea market. But it turned out to be the complete opposite... China Town is located right on the street... well, I mean, a whole street is dedicated to it. You walk down the street, and on both sides, there are a bunch of small boutiques with all sorts of things, from jewelry, perfumes, and bags to all kinds of souvenirs. Well, honestly, I didn't like it there at all... I expected something more. It's just that Aselya and I really messed up and didn't buy more souvenirs there right away... we thought we'd come back later, but then it was too late and we had to buy them in Manhattan at triple the price. Never buy souvenirs in regular stores, because in China Town you will find the same thing, but much cheaper! What annoyed me most were the Chinese people... first of all, they are so pushy that sometimes I wanted to tell them to get lost). And they also terribly love money. When I was paying for something, they would grab the money so hard that I was afraid they would rip it off along with my hand! And by the way, definitely haggle with the sellers! I was just interested in comparing the prices of bags there and in regular stores... so I went up to a Chinese woman and pointed at the first bag I saw. She told me that the bag cost 30 bucks. After finding out the price, I turned around and wanted to walk away, but I heard her shout that she could give

TPTatsiana PalchankaTanechka_for_you · 10 oct 2010Leer

August 28 The next day, I decided to show Regina the park that Peter once showed me - Manhattan Bridge Park. We walked there on foot, passing through Little Italy, Chinatown, and of course, the Brooklyn Bridge))))) You walk through the city, and everything feels so familiar, so dear to me now. Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, I was surprised by the number of tourists, although it is Saturday! Of course there would be tourists here! But what amazes me even more is that so many years ago, someone built this massive miracle - the bridge!))) How is that even possible!!!) I even left a memory of myself on the bridge, somehow scratching something memorable with a red pen)))))) Regina was in a bad mood again, and for the second time, I regretted having someone with me right now. But trying not to get discouraged, I still tried to cheer her up; maybe she really was just in a bad mood!)))) And... I started singing Russian songs, starting with "In the forest a Christmas tree was born" and ending with "And we don't care!" (A nam vse ravno!)))))) And I felt so happy, I just wanted to jump around))))))) We arrived at this park, which was already familiar to me, and I almost went crazy from this beautiful place: the sun was already setting, beautifully illuminating the park! We sat down on the steps and for a while just silently enjoyed this beauty. Then, a few meters away from us, a guy in a suit stood up, set up his sheet music, and started playing the guitar... Something romantic, soulful, and thoughtful at the same time)) And right then, it seemed to me that I was the happiest person on earth!))) I asked him why he was playing? And he said, "There's going to be a wedding ceremony here soon." - "You play very soulfully!" - "Thank you))))" We cleared the space on the steps and moved further away, but still close enough to watch the ceremony)) the guests gathered, looking beautiful) There's the priest, the groom, the bridesmaids... everything is so romantic! The view of Manhattan... And then, floating on the water... yellow canoes (kayaks)!!! And it would have been fine if they were just floating by, wherever they were going! But they started approaching the shore and pulling the kayaks onto the beach! And there were about 15 of them! It was probably an excursion tour with stops)))) If it had been my wedding, I would have been very upset, but this absurd situation cheered me up a little)) After all, you can never plan everything down to the smallest detail. That's why I try never to make plans - everything can turn upside down in an instant!)

AANDREYmorfez · 27 jun 2010Leer

Finally, the housing situation is sorted. Some girls moved in with us. Now life is good, and living is great :) It was decided at the council to spend the saved piastres immediately. The hero city of New York is in our sights. We decided to head out tomorrow. Armed with a Budweiser, I seriously tackled the question of what and how. I found out a lot of interesting things. In particular, with a bit of luck, you can get from Atlantic City (where I am) to New York and back on Chinese bus lines for just ten bucks. This is considering that Greyhound asks for a full 35. A lucky scenario is to buy a ticket to New York for 15 (or even 10), then take a round-trip from New York for 25, and upon arrival at the Hilton casino, get a 25-dollar cash bonus. Total: 15 (10) + 25 - 25 = 15 (10). I'll clarify everything tomorrow. If it's really possible for 10, I'll be practically obligated to go to NY every day. Google was appointed responsible for the cultural program. I found the following useful resources: http://www.clubfreetime.com/ - Free events in New York. Convenient. You choose a date and get a list. You can choose the type of event (walk, concert, theater performance, etc.). It's not completely free—it asks for registration to find out where and when the event starts. But Google helps out again here; you enter the name and find everything you need in the first few links. By the way, registration is a symbolic three dollars. http://www.ny.com/museums/free.html - A list of free museums and museums with "pay what you wish" admission. Convenient links to the operating schedule of each museum. http://gonyc.about.com/od/freestuff/tp/free_attraction.htm - A list of free attractions and entertainment. In general, the whole site http://gonyc.about.com/ is not bad for the uninitiated. http://www.43places.com/places/view/105154/new-york-city-new-york-state - Attractions, photos of the Big Apple. I would say 43places.com is a site worth starting with. It's as addictive as Wikipedia. Since tomorrow is Monday, museums are closed. No big deal. Walks, photography, and hearty meals will save the father of Russian democracy from boredom. Visit Chinatown, meet the morning in Manhattan with a cup of coffee, eat pizza in Little Italy, attend a Bluegrass concert (who are they?).. They are promising a thunderstorm by evening. Let's hope they are lying, and with that hope, we'll head to bed. As a matter of fact: Batteries are in full combat readiness. More plans than in the USSR. Wake up at five. Report upon arrival.