Packing For New YorkBy Maria Haymandou

What should you bring?

1. Comfortable pack

• Find something that suits your style but is still functional!

• You need something that lets you keep your hands free and can still hold the other things on this list

Walking shoes

• New Yorkers do a lot of walking!• Dress shoes aren’t practical if you’ll be out on the

street all day!• The best option are rubber-soled shoes for the day,

then dressier shoes for the evening

Extra layers• New York’s weather is

unpredictable, especially in the fall/spring!

• Bring a sweater/sweatshirt for colder weather !

• Even in the summer, it helps to bring extra layers for buildings with lots of AC

Paper map

• Smartphones are great, but paper maps don’t need WiFi, and don’t have to rely on reception!

• You’ll most frequently be using maps on the subway, when your smartphone won’t have reception

A camera• You want something

that will take better photos than your smartphone

A portable charger

• You’ll be out a lot, and will need to keep your phone charged for emergencies

Extra space

• You’ll pick up plenty of souvenirs, and want space for them