Top 8 travel hacks to the New York City

The city that never sleeps; New York is home to entertainment that you never had experienced before. The city has a never ending list of things to do and to see. New York is a perfect destination for a perfect tour but sometimes this perfect tour ruined because of not knowing some hacks that a tourist should have known. If you are among those travelers who are planning to visit New York this season and want to know more about the city in order to experience a perfect tour then here we will discuss some travel hacks with you that will endow you to do so.
1.Know the way by your phone: technology and advancement in technology has made the world easiest for us and now its up to us how we make use of it. When you are in the city, employee your phone to do whatever you are asking it for. Use the tools in your mobile phone like Google Map, My MTA, City Mapper etc. to locate your location and the location of wherever you want to move. These apps will even let you know about the next rain coming at the subway station. Use your phone for the best!
2.Free Wi-Fi: most of the tourists do not know but the Wi-Fi in almost all of the subway stations and subways is free. New York is among those cities that do endeavors a lot but none of it is free. So if you are having a hand on one or two things, make sure to use them well.
3.Taxi tips: it is advised to look for a taxi that has lights on in the number sign on its top. The taxi having a passenger in it, turns off the light so if you are seeing a taxi with an off light it means there is no need to stop it for a ride. The passengers do not have to pay directly to the driver like it is in the rest of the world but passengers pay for their rides in the machines placed at the back before arriving their destination. The machine works the same way as you see in a general store or a mart.
4.Sit or squat/ Rockaloo: a rather interesting but surely a useful one; the app by the name Sit or Squat is the app that tells you about the nearest public restrooms that you can use at time of need. Rockaloo is another similar app that connects numerous people with each other who tells about the bathrooms to each other in exchange of a very small payment. So, make sure to download the app because the need of it can be anywhere, you never know!
5.TKTS booths: New York is home to parties, clubs, theatre, fun and entertainment but having all this at a cheaper price is a dream because the city is often placed among the most expensive cities in the world. When you are in New York City, use TKTS booth to enjoy a night full of fun and adventure. The booths are known for providing discounted offers up to even 50%. The app can be used to book yourself for a good show to enjoy your night.
6.Don’t get lost: Central Park is a famous attraction in New York City and almost every tourist who tour New York goes there. The park is all beautiful and lush but is stretches over an area of about 2.5 miles. It is the reason that sometimes the tourists got lost and never find their way out. If you are visiting the Park then here is the tip to be at the right path; look for the light posts. Each light posts had 4 digits near the base. The first two numbers refer to the street you are in and the last two will tell you about the side (East or West; even numbers for East and odd numbers for West).
7.Free events: tourists can grab some events in New York City for absolutely free. Such events include the Shakespeare in the Park and Stargaze on the High Line. Shakespeare in the Park is an event loved by the literature lovers where different plays of Shakespeare are performed outdoor. Stargaze on the High Line is a walk along the park where tourists can enjoy the dazzling view of sparkling stars.
8.Avoid Humans: not really an extrovert phrase but it works in New York. New Yorkers did not much like tourists especially when they are at the crowded places. No wonder if some of one come to you and said to get out of the sight. To avoid such sort of situations, try to visit less crowded places and to find one, use the app Avoid Humans. It is an app that will tell you about the less crowded places.