I took a solo trip to New York City and basically let the city lead the day. This video is a real-time NYC travel vlog—lots of walking, a lot of heat, and me just taking in the energy from Times Square to the Brooklyn Bridge and into neighborhoods like Soho, the Lower East Side, and Brooklyn. I’m filming as I go, catching the little moments that make solo travel feel personal, even when you’re surrounded by a million people. One thing I discovered quick: everything is far. If you’re planning NYC alone, you need a plan for getting around, because bouncing between spots will cook your legs. I ended up biking to cover distance, and it reminded me of the last time I was here when I biked around Central Park too. I also had a couple random street interactions—like someone stopping me mid-shot and wanting to be in the video—which is very New York. If you’re thinking about traveling alone for the first time, this is what it actually feels like: a mix of freedom, chaos, and figuring it out as you go.