So we have a long weekend, and where do I need to go, hmm...New York it is :D
And because I'm still holding a Philippine passport, I need to apply for US visa, after 1 week from my application date, I received my US visa for 10 yrs..cool :)
For more information on US Visa application: https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/niv
Because I'm residing in Toronto, I have an option to ride a Megabus for 59usd. The Bad news is, travel time will take 13hrs :(. Fortunately, my friend found a promo in Porter airlines, for my return ticket, for 68usd :), airport will be in EWR Newark, New Jersey, not that far in New York City.
So once I have my roundtrip tickets, I need to reserve a room. I'm not into hotels, when I travel, I always choose hostels, it is more cheaper and I just need a clean room, washroom and a bed to sleep on.
(Reserved room at HI New York Hostel)
And then, plan my itinerary. Touring around in New York, you will need a map, especially in my case, because as I've said in some of my other posts, I don't have any senese of direction, LOL. So I downloaded an offline map, which is called HERE, and downloaded New York and New Jersey maps. This is very helpful, if you don't want to be surprise when you get your phone billing statement using your data :D
Cause I'm a budget traveler, I already have an estimate on this trip, and that is less than 400usd.
Roundtrip ticket:
Megabus: 61usd (including tax)
Porter Airlines: (69 including tax)
Accomodation:
2nights: 117usd (including tax)
Food: 30usd (I have a small stomach, LOL)
Transportation: 31usd (7day metropass card)
Top of the rock ticket: 32usd
Others: 30usd
oh yes! you can enjoy New York on a budget.Labels: New York, New York travel blog, solo backpacker in New York, USA