After browsing around my site you are probably wondering about Eric! Yes, that’s me on the left. I’m not an AI (a question I’ve been asked many times) but I’m a real person, a true New York fan, typing here behind my desk! I hope my tips have helped you plan your trip to New York. You’ll find a little bit about me, my values and what I aim to do with NewYork.co.uk below.
If you have any questions or need some recommendations, send me an email at eric@newyork.co.uk! Don’t forget to also check out my lively Instagram and Facebook page where you can enjoy daily photos and engage with other enthusiastic New York fans!
Eric's Index
My Story
When I had just moved to New York, many of my friends and family came to visit and asked me for tips on what to do and see in the city. As I didn’t feel like repeating my tips over and over again, I decided to write down all the information and put it online. And this is how the journey started! I kept on writing for my loved ones and shared my passion for the city with them. I labelled my personal experiences on the site “Eric’s Tips” so it was clear that I had tried and tested what I was writing about. In addition to my website, I created the Eric’s New York App, which is available in 15 languages! With my app, you’ll have all the essential information in your pocket.
Experience and Advice on New York
Because I travel a lot to and from New York, I know what to expect and what to advise. I’ve made it my mission to visit all the attractions, test a lot of restaurants (ok, I still prefer the pizza and burger ones), see sports games, try and enjoy opera shows and of course, take all the helicopter tours. It is the only way to know what’s worth seeing (and what isn’t!). And why does this matter? Because I want to be honest: if I feel something isn’t worth doing, I will tell you that. As more people (finally!) visited my site, I realised that they were looking for the same information that my friends and family were: local, honest, up-to-date and above all not exaggerated.
Alongside creating my own online New York encyclopedia, I enjoy helping people plan their trip to The Big Apple. I have experienced being single, a father, a tourist, and a local in New York and I don’t take life too seriously, so I guess I have all it takes to help you. In addition to checking out my website, you can always contact me with questions. When it comes to New York, I’m your guy!
My Values
As you’ve read, my website has very humble beginnings, and therefore a very deep personal approach – which I believe is also part of why my website has grown to what it is today. Here are my values in practice:
I want to stand out from the other websites by offering the most relevant information and the best customer service. The best feedback is when a customer has had an amazing time in New York thanks to my help!
A Website Dedicated to the Big Apple
Because I am receiving more and more questions about New York and due to the rapid growth of my sites and app, I have created a company and taken on a skilled team. I pass on my knowledge of New York to them so that they can help you (almost) as well as I can myself.
I’ve lived in many neighbourhoods in New York: East Village on 13th Street, Greenwich Village on Bleecker Street, Upper East Side on Park Avenue, and Hell’s Kitchen on 9th Avenue. I really feel like a local New Yorker who embraces the energy of the city. New York is fast-paced, it’s hip, it’s a melting pot – it’s running in Central Park and grabbing a bagel for breakfast. It’s endless hours of wandering around. Or quickly grabbing a yellow cab (and still waiting forever in traffic). I know what makes this city unique and I would love to tell you all about it too.
Let me help you feel like a real New Yorker!
Click here for my daily updated calendar that shows you exactly which events and holidays take place during your stay. Do you need help with planning your days in New York? Then see here for my example itineraries. And finally, you’ll have all the essential information in your pocket with my free Eric’s New York App, including offline maps and overviews of attractions, toilets, and free Wi-Fi spots. Click here for the Android App or click here for the iPhone App.
