I’ve never gotten to go as a tourist during a lot of visits to the city, but always found it not too different than most big cities, just a lot more of it. Until she knows her way around, NYC is NOT the place she may want to be driving her car. It’s rush hour all day long and you don’t have time to figure out where you’re going if you don’t already know. As for safety, just act the same as you would any place else and don’t do stupid things. Advantages and danger are the same ratio as most places. Just remember there’s a lot more of both in a lot smaller area.

I don’t know if she’s going for business or pleasure, long term or just a visit, but take LOTS of $$. Tell her to pay attention and have a ball.

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