New York City has been described as the world's cultural, financial, and media capital. It significantly influences global commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, tourism, dining, art, fashion, and sports.
It's also the most photographed city in the world and home to the United Nations headquarters. Some even label it the capital of the world.
With its densely packed population, especially on the tiny island of Manhattan, you might think it's a place to avoid. For a very long time, I certainly did.
But I finally broke down and spent a few days in this magnificent city, and I'm so glad I did.
I still experienced some of the well-known clichés about NYC, like rude taxi drivers and overcrowded streets, but my overall experience was incredibly pleasant.