Comments from Dr. Mustafa Kalkan

“The vlogger describes Chinatown as a small China within New York, noting the streets are filled with Chinese people, tourists, and signs in Chinese.”

“The vloggers mention this is one of the most popular and high-quality bagel shops in New York. They note the long queue outside, even when the streets are otherwise empty, and show the wide variety of bagels and cream cheese options.”

“The vloggers visit this iconic skyscraper, using their CityPASS for entry. They show the museum-like exhibits inside detailing the building's rapid construction in 1931.”

“The vloggers go to this observation deck to watch the sunset. The vlogger says the view is better than the Empire State Building because you can see both Central Park and the Empire State Building itself.”

“The vloggers visited this iconic spot in Dumbo, a popular tourist location, to see the classic view of the Manhattan Bridge framed between two buildings.”

“Located in the basement of the Deutsche Bank Center, the vlogger suggests getting picnic items here before heading to Central Park. He highlights the salad bar, hot food, and soup options that can be taken away.”

“After visiting the Empire State Building, the vloggers walk through the adjacent Koreatown, which they describe as a little Korea within New York.”

“The vlogger explains the bull statue symbolizes the strength of the American market. She notes the long queues of tourists waiting to take photos with it, especially with its horns and testicles.”

“The vlogger visited this Japanese coffee chain in Brooklyn, which has a great view of the Brooklyn Bridge. She highly recommended the Dark Latte, which contains cocoa.”

“The vlogger comments on the surprisingly cold weather for late March, noting a significant temperature drop from the previous day. He advises visitors to be prepared for New York's fluctuating temperatures.”

“The vloggers go for dinner at this famous taco spot near Times Square. They show their beef and chicken tacos and try a traditional Mexican drink called Horchata.”

“For their last breakfast, the vloggers went to this American-style restaurant with an interesting, authentic design, popular with locals rather than tourists.”

“The vlogger visited this coffee shop which was on her list. They tried the award-winning chocolate chip cookie and a flat white, planning to compare the cookie with another famous one from Levain Bakery.”

“The vlogger points out the building and its observation deck, Summit, listing it as one of the four most important observation decks in New York.”

“The vlogger describes the Vessel as an iconic structure made of stairs. He mentions that visitor access is now restricted due to past incidents, with only a limited area open to the public.”

“The vlogger visited this library, noting it opened in 1911 and is one of the world's largest. He highlighted a free exhibition inside featuring historical items like Mozart's original notes and the first Winnie-the-Pooh stuffed animals.”

“The vlogger describes it as an iconic structure from 1871, visited by 750,000 people daily. He highlights its luxury restaurants, shops, Apple Store, and the famous star map on the ceiling.”

“The vlogger mentions that Chelsea Market is located near the end of the High Line and is a great place with many different food options.”

“The vlogger visited The Met, famous for the annual Met Gala. She mentioned it was founded in 1870 and houses 2 million pieces, including collections of Egyptian, Greek, and Turkish art.”

“The vlogger describes Times Square at night as beautiful but smaller than he imagined, comparing it to a version of Istanbul's Taksim Square with LED screens. He also comments on the chaos and crowds.”

“The vlogger visited this food market, which has branches in other major cities. He noted its excellent location between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges and its beautiful viewing terrace.”

“The vloggers used an Amazon Locker near their hotel to pick up 12 packages they had ordered. The woman demonstrated how to use the code to open the lockers and retrieve the items.”

“The vloggers dedicate a day to visiting this outlet, which is a bit far from the city. They observe a tradition where people buy an empty suitcase first to fill with their purchases.”

“The vlogger calls this a famous pizza place that every tourist should visit. She mentions it's been around since 1975 and became even more famous after appearing in the movie Spider-Man 2.”

“The vloggers visit another bagel shop, noting its user-friendly packaging where the bagel is cut and wrapped in two halves. They order a salmon bagel and an egg bagel.”

“The vloggers visit this park, which offers beautiful views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. The vlogger notes it's especially scenic at sunset.”

“The vloggers visited this famous French bakery to try their original chocolate chip walnut cookie and compare it to another one they had earlier.”

“The vloggers check into their hotel room, which they describe as having an Old Town view. They show the room and the view from the window towards the city.”

“The vlogger shows the Three Brothers, three historic buildings from different centuries built side-by-side, showcasing different architectural styles like Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque.”

“The vloggers have a meal at this restaurant they found on TikTok. They mention the food is good value for money and the view of the marina is beautiful.”

“The vlogger is in Dome Square, in front of Riga's largest cathedral. He mentions it's one of the city's biggest squares where tourists gather.”

“For their second and last dinner in Riga, they visit this food court on the top floor of the Galerija Centrs shopping mall. They like the concept of trying food from different kitchens in one place.”

“The vlogger is in the square in front of the House of the Blackheads. He explains that it was a lodge for the Brotherhood of Blackheads, a guild for unmarried merchants in the Middle Ages.”

“The vlogger points out St. Peter's Church, the oldest church in Riga, and mentions the Town Musicians of Bremen statue is in its garden. They go up the tower for a panoramic city view.”

“The vloggers visit this very authentic, medieval-themed cafe where staff wear period costumes. They try the famous local drink, Black Balsam, and a cake, noting the unique atmosphere and a secret room behind a bookshelf.”

“The vloggers show the statue of the Town Musicians of Bremen. They explain that Riga and Bremen are sister cities, and it's believed to bring good luck to touch the animals' heads.”

“The vlogger shows the famous Cat House and tells the story of the wealthy merchant who, after being denied entry to a guild, placed cat statues with their rears facing the guildhall in protest.”

“The vlogger comes across the Anatomy Institute, which also houses an anatomy museum. He reads the Latin inscription at the entrance, which translates to: here, the dead teach the living.”

“The vloggers explore Alberta Street, which is famous for its Art Nouveau architecture. They explain that this style combines natural figures with geometric shapes and is a key feature of Riga's cityscape.”

“The vlogger is at the Freedom Monument, located in a beautiful green park with a canal. He mentions the woman on top holds three stars and it's one of Riga's most enjoyable areas.”

“For their final dinner, the vloggers go to a food court called Burzma on the top floor of the Galerija Centrs shopping mall. They like the concept of choosing from different cuisines.”

“The vlogger arrives at the Riga Central Market, noting it's Europe's largest covered market, housed in four old Zeppelin hangars. He mentions it's a must-see place with various food stalls.”

“The vlogger points out this magnificent Soviet-era building near the market. He mentions you can go to the top for a panoramic view of Riga for an 8 euro fee.”

“The vlogger shows a giant fox sculpture, which he describes as an important example of modern art by a Latvian artist named Kris Salmanis.”

“The vloggers visit this authentic, medieval-themed cafe. They try the famous local drink, Black Balsam, which was originally created by a pharmacist as a medicine.”

“The vlogger explains that Riga is a major center for the Art Nouveau movement. This street is the prime example, featuring many buildings with natural figures, human faces, and geometric shapes.”