FAQ
WHEN DO WE HIT THE ROAD?
TBA
WHERE DO WE DEPART FROM?
Project 165
165 Augusta Ave, Kensington Market, downtown Toronto
WHEN DO WE ARRIVE IN NYC?
TBA
DAYS IN NYC?
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WHEN DO WE GET BACK TO TORONTO?
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HOW DO I SIGN UP?
TBA
WHAT FEATURES ARE INCLUDED?
- Roundtrip transportation in chartered highway coach
- Accommodations at one of Manhattan’s finest hostels
- Four days and nights of organized activities & tours, including professional studio visits,
party nights, street-art missions, gallery crawls, culinary forays and
other fun adventures
- “In-flight” service on our highway coach, complete w/ attendants who provide pillow fluffing, snack service, happy hour, video screenings and other VIP perks
- Personalized travel planning, on request
- A spot in our post-NYC art exhibition at Project 165. That’s right. We organize and promote an art show after the Roadtrip – and you’re invited to participate!
* The cost of meals, entry fees to events, etc, are extra.
WHAT IS METHINKS?
Methinks is an arena for art-collaboration. We provide opportunities for individuals, groups and spaces to participate in exhibitions, immersive fictions, urban adventures, workshops and other interactive cultural projects – such as NYC Roadtrip!
To see what we’re all about, and to see pictures from past NYC Roadtrips, visit:
Our Home Page.
WHO TRAVELS ON NYC ROADTRIP?
Artists, “non-artists” and everybody in between. The age-range is 20 – 65 years.
WHAT IF I DON’T KNOW ANYBODY?
No worries. Lots of people travel solo with us. If you’re willing to extend yourself and participate, you’ll have a great time.
HOW DO WE GET THERE?
By chartered highway coach. A very clean, comfortable, cozy ride.
WHERE DO WE STAY IN NYC?
We stay at one of Manhattan’s finest hostels, a short walk from the subway, Central Park and other amenities.
* If you are signed up for NYC Roadtrip, please email us for more details about our hostel.
WHAT ARE THE SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS?
We stay in dorm-style suites. Suites are co-ed, unless otherwise requested. Our suites are EXCLUSIVE to our group (meaning, nobody from outside our group stays with us). We do our best to see that you bunk with people who have similar needs, etc. And yes, you can stay with your friends.
Rooms include lockers, clean linen & towels, and private washrooms.
HOW MUCH MONEY SHOULD I BRING?
It depends on your lifestyle. Some people spend a lot of money. Some people do not. Some people can get by on $10.00 a day, whereas others will spend much more.
Ddespite what people say to the contrary, getting by in the city can be relatively affordable.
To start, $27.00 will get you a 7-day public transit pass, which entitles you to unlimited travel. It’s a great deal. And you will use it a lot. Also, our hostel has a great kitchen and big dining area, so you can save money by cooking your own meals. If you can’t afford museum fees, find out when the free days are, or forego the museums and hit NYC’s innumerable free galleries instead.
Otherwise, it’s up to you to do a little research and budget according to your lifestyle.
WHAT KIND OF IDENTIFICATION DO I NEED TO ENTER THE USA?
For full info on visiting the US, visit: US Customs & Border Patrol.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: You are responsible for finding out what kind of identification you need to enter the US.
SHOULD I GET TRAVEL INSURANCE?
Yes. We strongly recommend that you get travel insurance. Look into it. It’s relatively cheap and could save you a lot of money and inconvenience in the event of an unfortunate accident. A good place to start is Blue Cross.
WHAT DO WE DO IN NYC?
We lead organized tours & activities each night and day we’re in the city, to compliment your personal plans. We focus on the local, off-the-beaten-path New York City experience, and we try to visit all five Boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island).
Otherwise, the Big Apple is yours for the picking. There’s so much to see, do and experience. We recommend that you research in preparation for your journey. Familiarize yourself with the NYC subway system at NYC subway system, to start. Purchase a current/relevant guidebook (such as Lonely Planet, Let’s Go, The Rough Guide). Alternatively you can purchase our very own NYC Roadtrip PocketGuide, which contains our own research and conveniently fits in your pocket.
Overall, your personal plans combined with our activities, together with spontaneous happenings, should make for a well-rounded New York City experience. * Just keep an open mind and go with the flow.
DO I HAVE TO PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED ROADTRIP ACTIVITIES?
We highly recommend that you do. You don’t have to, of course. But you should. Our activities are great starting points – to get to know other Roadtrippers and discover parts of New York City that you might not experience on your own!
WHAT SHOULD I PACK
Below is an example of a good packing list. Remember: Pack Light!
- extra socks + underwear
- warm clothes
- appropriate walking shoes or boots
- flip-flops (for the shower room)
- one extra towel + facecloth (keeping in mind that our hostel supplies everyone with a towel)
- if applicable, any medication you may require (and documentation/proof of necessity if it’s a prescription drug)
- toothbrush, toothpaste and other personal hygiene stuff
- tissue
- teddy bear or other sleeping buddy
- small pillow (for the road)
- water bottle
- non-perishable snacks
- reading/writing/homework(?)/art materials
- camera
- a plastic bag (you never know what you will need it for)
- alarm clock (most phones have an alarm)
- headphones & music device
- compass!?
- guidebook
- ***PASSPORT and/or OTHER NECESSARY ID
- an open mind + adventurous spirit
STAY TUNED FOR MORE FAQs. And please, let us know if there are any FAQs that we should add to this list. We want to be helpful as possible.