How to Navigate the NYC Subway Like a Pro
I entered the New York City subway for my first time with a wide gaze while being confused and clutching my MetroCard as if it were magical. After my plane journey I maintained my high energy levels (plus airport coffee) and believed Manhattan access would be straightforward by following station directions. Spoiler: it wasn’t. I eventually mastered the subway system after a few days of practice even though I occasionally found myself in unintended neighborhoods during that time.