If you’re tackling New York, walk everywhere you can. The grid system is your best friend—even numbered streets run east to west, and avenues run north to south. A subway ride is fast, but the best stories happen on foot.
For London, master the Tube zones. Zone 1 is tourist central, but zones 2 and 3 are where the real magic lives—think food markets in Hackney and hidden gardens in Clapham. And never, ever call it “the subway.” You’ll be politely corrected.
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Pro-tip for both cities: The “big” experience isn’t about seeing everything. It’s about picking one neighborhood and letting it swallow you whole. In New York, spend a day in Astoria; in London, lose yourself in Bermondsey. The size becomes irrelevant.
