Flatbush Avenue BID Street Fair

Advantages: Fast, efficient.
Disadvantages: Can be confusing

...They had to build an entire city in blocks before they realised how appalling this was for channelling traffic - you reach a set of traffic lights every minute - and the subway avoids the horror that this provides on the roads. Quick and cheap - with a uniform fair; you can buy subway tokens, used to get on and ride just about anywhere - except the very furthest reaches off Manhatten. Care must be taken, however: very confusingly the stations are names after the Avenue or Street number, so there are loads of stations names the same, though they are at totally different points, just around the same amount North or West, so care is needed to keep track of exactly which station you're at, or going to.... Read review

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Advantages: So much to see
Disadvantages: Frightening at times

...New York City is divided into five boroughs: Brooklyn; Bronx; Manhattan; Queens; and Staten Island. But when I think of New York City, I thinking of Manhattan. That's the island where you will find most of the tourist attractions, convention centers and the greatest concentration of eateries and nightlife. Manhattan is divided, both literally and figuratively, by Fifth Avenue and 14th Street. It also has numerous neighborhoods, each with its own distinct flavour. Along Fifth Avenue and to its east, the traveler will find the majority of the city's world famous art museums, the United Nations, upscale designer stores and the quieter, more residential of the city's neighborhoods.For cultural diversity, head to the area around the United Nations. If you're looking to sample international cuisine and mingle with people from all over... Read review

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Advantages: Nice large town blend, home, good distance from London
Disadvantages: House prices, squaddies and slappers(?), not big city/country

...little recommendations I’m afraid. The usual takeaways, cafes, McDonalds, Burger King, Wimpy, Pizza Hut (all High Street), some slightly more upmarket restaurants on Head Street. And Beefeaters at the aforementioned Siege House and on Cowdray Avenue. Living in Colchester Will anyon e move here based on my opinion? Well, hopefully I’ve described the town plenty. Housing is varied – a lot of it near the centre is quite old, and although some is nice most is a bit small. There are plenty of larger newer houses around the outskirts however. Generally the best residential areas are to the west. All the estates have local shopping areas, recreation grounds and the like. House prices are fairly steep, with this being in the south-east and near enough London. New houses are being built all the time though, often in the ‘... Read review

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