Library Owl

People to thank for:

My cousin, Mei, who is super nice and offered me a room on her Long Island house for staying temporarily, went all the way to pick me up from the airport and sent me off too.

My aunt and her family, who are really considerate and showed me around during weekends.

I'm really grateful that I have all the relatives to rely on, and would love to send big hugs for everyone.

Now, here are resources used and gathered before and during the trip!

Books Borrowed from Taipei Public Library before going to NYC: (quick reading since they are in Mandarin)

1. 搭地鐵玩紐約. 11'~12'版 = Subway New York / 彭欣喬, 行遍天下特搜小組文字攝影
2. 紐約. 最新版 = New York / 許志忠文字.攝影

Websites for travelling information:

1. 背包客棧 http://www.backpackers.com.tw/forum/
2. NYCGO http://www.nycgo.com/
3. PTT New York板
4. Ask.com

Maps and Other Resources gathered at NYC: (available at the Visitor Center at Times Square or various tourist attractions)

1. MTA maps, including subway and bus routes to 5 burroughs, available online and in print.  http://www.mta.info/maps/
2. Manhattan Concierge Map: Personally, I think this map is the most useful to get around Manhattan since they got every streets' names written down on the small piece of map with subway rountes. http://www.nytab.com/
3. In New York (magazine), available at Times Square's Visitor Centre http://innewyork.com/
4. Where (magazine), available at Times Square's Visitor Centre
5. NYC's Original City Guide, available at Times Square's Visitor Centre

Podcasts on iTunes: (great resources for having walking tours on one's own)

1. CetralPark.com Audio Walking Tour: Central Park offers its official guided tour on iTunes for free, one can download them and try to walk around the park with them. http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/centralpark.com-audio-walking/id301621104
2. Weekend Explorer by New York Times: the podcasts include maps, great for walking tours. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2007/12/13/arts/WEEKEND_EXPLORER_FEATURE.html
3. Open House New York: the website also provides abundant podcasts for walking tours. http://www.ohny.org/