If you’re a travel blogger, or a blogger looking to begin a travelling section on your blog, then it’s likely that one of the places on your bucket list is New York City. It’s no secret that even if you live in one of the richest countries in the world, that a trip to New York isn’t exactly going to be kind on the wallet, and as a travel blogger that’s something that you should be helping your readers with. A typical person looking to venture out on any kind of journey is likely to turn to a travel blogger to see if not only can they achieve it for less money, but also anything else they need to know about their excursion. So, to help you grasp the attention of your readers and also make your trip a blast, check out these things you absolutely must do as a blogger in NYC.
Try out different types of accommodation
One thing that all tourists have in common is that they are going to need somewhere to stay during their visit. Hotels are usually the first port of call when visiting somewhere new because they’re convenient to consumers. However, they don’t provide that sense of homeliness that say, a furnished apartment in NYC would. Another problem with hotels is that you’re literally living out of a suitcase, and if you’re staying for a considerable amount of time, you’ll need to sort out laundry services too. With Blueground apartments, you can guarantee that you’ll have the homeliness and sophistication that anyone travelling to New York is craving.
Staying and recommending places like these to your readers will give your opinion more of an edge, and keep your readers coming back for more!
Find the best views in the city
New York is one of the most breathtaking places on the planet, and even if you’re only passing through you’re going to want to fill your camera roll with all of the sights that you see. Tourists love taking photos, so why not find the best views in the city to recommend to them such as the Top of the Rock observation deck? Plus, alongside giving your readers the best spots to visit, you’ll be able to capture some killer images for your blog and Instagram feed!
Scope out the best value-for-money spots
As mentioned earlier, New York can be very pricey if you’re not careful with your spending. Your readers are going to want you to scope out the best value-for-money spots around the city to save them the hassle of doing so themselves. Take notes of the prices, the quality of the food, and even pinpoint its location on a map so that your readers can pick and choose where they want to go! The more in-depth it is, the better for your readers! Perhaps you could make a free downloadable guide on places to eat in New York so that you gain something back from your readers too, such as a subscription to your mailing list!
Try not to be so touristy
While tourists love seeing the sights and being where everybody is at, they also like to feel like they are in an undiscovered location too. Spend some time digging through the streets of New York to find hidden gems such as The Smallpox Hospital on Roosevelt Island. Trust us, your readers will appreciate these suggestions because anybody can research the best places to go in NYC. Putting that extra effort in will make readers return to your blog.
Find out statistics on New York
Being such a vast city, New York can be daunting for tourists – especially those that aren’t used to large cities! Take some time to find out statistics such as gun and knife crime, the best and worst neighbourhoods, and also areas to avoid so that your readers can gain some comfort in knowing what to do and what not to do during their visit.
Make their lives easier
Heading to a large and unknown city can be extremely daunting, especially when you don’t know your way around. On your trip find ways to make your readers’ lives easier by discovering handy ‘good-to-knows’ like apps that can make their navigation around the city easier. Alternatively, recommend apps like Eatery so that they can discover close by restaurants for their evening meal.
Speak to the locals!
Finally, one of the best ways to help portray how amazing New York is to your readers is by speaking to the locals! Perhaps you could take a camera with you and conduct a few short interviews so that you can get plenty of opinions and recommendations for your readers!
