Despite the fact that I blatantly am, I'm not at all comfortable being a tourist.
I'm also pretty lazy when it comes to finding things to do in new places.
I'm also a firm believer that a city is its people - not it's galleries, shops and buildings.
So as I am currently in New York, I am trialling a new way of traveling -it's called New York by Peer Review. Basically, this is how it works:
1. You ask about 10-20 people that know you pretty well from home (they can be work mates, family, friends whatev - diversity is good) the question ' if there's one person you think I should meet in New York, who would it be?'.
2. You then ask them to introduce you to this person via email.
3. If this person is open to the idea, you make a time for a cup of tea or coffee at this person's favourite cafe or spot.
Within minutes, you may realise that you have absolutely nothing in common with this person and because its a quick chat over coffee - you can leave. Or, you might hit it off extraordinarily and hang-out all day.
Though I've been here three days already, NY by Peer Review begins on Wednesday.
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