"New York City Baby!" New York City by Laurina

New York City Travel Guide: 19,521 reviews and 30,170 photos

Just got back from NYC after having been away from America for 5 years! It was great to be back...America has changed and yet it hasn't at all...but 40% of tv is made up of 'reality' shows...some reality...my goodness..what does it say about america?

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Pros and Cons

Pros:You can find everthing and every type of person here...
Cons:If you're not a city person...forget about it!
In a nutshell:New York, New York!

Last visit to New York City: Feb 2003
Intro Updated Mar 13, 2003
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It's just not the same... Off The Beaten Path (2)

While attending a two-week workshop in NYC I stayed with my friend Kathy in New Jersey, across the river. One hour... more travel advice

It's just not the same... - New York City

The Skyline Changed Off The Beaten Path (2)

While attending a two-week workshop in NYC I stayed with my friend Kathy in New Jersey, across the river. One hour... more travel advice

Must Experience Massive Snow Storm! Things to Do (1)

Try coming to America, land at JFK, get detained for 24 hours, taste the freedom that follows, smoke your first... more travel advice

Immigration Nightmare... Warnings Or Dangers (2)

I had a surreal experience at JFK immigration...in short, I took my sister's Italian passport by accident but stupid... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
New York Architecture at its best!

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Comments (18)

triplehelix Dec 1, 2005 at 2:02 AM Report Abuse

sorry about what happened. security at airports are extremely tight but they are letting up. you are right to warn about overstaying, you may be blocked from re-entering for 3 or more years :(. just make sure you have your documents in check!
terps94 Aug 29, 2004 at 3:10 AM Report Abuse

I'm so sorry about your experience in the US and I hope that doesn't leave a permanent bad impression of the country..I hope some of the people that enforce the rules will learn some compassion and common sense in certain situation.
mickeyjane1 Aug 25, 2004 at 5:06 AM Report Abuse

how crazy and degrading that must be for people, thanks for the warning.
K.Knight Aug 1, 2004 at 12:07 AM Report Abuse

You are right! No one, no one deserves to be treated with no dignity, especially for an honest mistake that you bring to their attention!
jadedmuse Jul 13, 2004 at 7:50 AM Report Abuse

Americans are still learning the ropes where National Security is concerned. It is both grievous and ironic to predict that with more practice, Americans will become more adept at this odious process.
SFNinja Sep 12, 2003 at 10:58 PM Report Abuse

That is an amazing experience! As a life-long american citizen I'd warn anyone visiting America right now...due to the Patriot Act you have no civil rights!
ChuckG Jul 25, 2003 at 9:15 PM Report Abuse

Did you make it into the USA ? I hope all that travel was not for nothing !
husain Mar 14, 2003 at 9:57 PM Report Abuse

not the best place to land up without your passport. i guess... i would have jumped out of the plane had i discovered the same! so how did you work it out eventually?
tini58de Aug 8, 2002 at 4:12 AM Report Abuse

very moving page!
Mandy23 Jul 30, 2002 at 4:44 AM Report Abuse

nice page