I'm in the UK (England) and I've never been to the USA. It's fascinating to see the average, normal life and scenery, rather than the glamorous show-biz version of reality which we usually get. I guess this is what real life is like for most people.
@seeriktus
Жыл бұрын
I know I thought the area was gonna be lots of brick buildings with 10-20 floors. It feels more like driving through Stevenage. At least until ~34:00
@oke7500
Жыл бұрын
Same in Canada/Quebec
@TopFix
Жыл бұрын
Same in Australia
@TheRealerArbor
Жыл бұрын
NYC isnt average normal life lol
@Talisman09
Жыл бұрын
It looks pretty similar to a lot of England. Even most of the roads are kind of shitty. Some of those houses in Queens were pretty big though
@dr.woozie7500
Жыл бұрын
Everyone says it looks depressing but that's because it's overcast and mid-February. There's no greenery. Most of Queens is quite suburban with single-family homes and many beautiful parks. It's the most peaceful part of NYC. Queens is located on Long Island so crossing using a bridge or tunnel is required to reach Manhattan. If you live near a subway line, that's the best way to get to Manhattan.
@joses5772
Жыл бұрын
It simply seems very beautiful to me, queen, with its houses and its landscape and climate, I love it
@venmis137
Жыл бұрын
I didn't even notice that it was overcast lmao. Probably because overcast skies are the default in the UK.
@ХозяинПолянки
Жыл бұрын
There is no Human. There are no people and nature here. This is a robotic environment. Cars, asphalt, trees lined up, emptiness. Same design. (No soul in the buildings) Reckless movements.
@nickrd182
Жыл бұрын
That's because NYC is depressing.
@regroupteam7302
11 ай бұрын
One fine day NYC will be flooded. Only skyscraper's peaks will be sticking out from salty water.
@jeanetteroberts4427
Жыл бұрын
Nice camera. Images looked amazingly real right through the screen. Felt like I was there in the car.
@rosselliot8971
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic videos, Driver. Don't change a thing. Just normal speed driving. No music. Subscribed.
@MadridWalker
Жыл бұрын
It's fantastic 😊
@XenoHood
Жыл бұрын
same here
@Sonia39333
Жыл бұрын
Perfect, ciao🖐
@sashabelieb
Жыл бұрын
I'd like to have a navigator/a map on the screen
@kriss1_
Жыл бұрын
Within the first minute ran a stop sign
@tennisfameguy
Жыл бұрын
Took this route back and forth every year for 15 years from the US Open to midtown Manhattan. Kinda nostalgic. Thanks for posting.
@danb7601
Жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who loves these grey overcast vibes, makes the lights of the city feel more romantic
@OMGWTFLOLSMH
Жыл бұрын
The grey NYC skies, depicted in many 70s/80s movies is one of the main reasons i've never visited NYC. It just looks too sad, seedy and depressing. Watching this hasn't changed my mind.
@danb7601
Жыл бұрын
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH Isnt it funny how different people are lol. I see this as beautiful, romantic even haha
@garypaul3936
Жыл бұрын
I found that really interesting to watch. I'm from the UK and have never been to the United States. I didn't realise you had BP garages. There was also hardly anyone walking on the streets until you got to Manhattan. Will watch another one!
@geoffcrisp7225
Жыл бұрын
People dont walk the streets like in the UK, my first trip to the US I did that and they looked at me as if I was mad.
@elderrobertv.fullersr.1739
Жыл бұрын
Nice video I've always loved the streets and skyline of NYC
@VogonPoet67
Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of how it is out here in Riverside, Wyoming. I've gotten lost a few times just going to the Post Office. And don't get me started about the traffic. Jim's wife is always driving that tractor in the middle of the road! Took me three minutes to get across town yesterday.
@hopeeternal99
Жыл бұрын
I followed you on Google maps so I knew where you were along the route. Maybe one day I will drive in New York with your help through these videos.
@alekseysidorov8432
Жыл бұрын
Same here
@soyjusthyn7850
Жыл бұрын
God i love america. I could be in this streets and feel like im in the 90s 🤩
@glyndavies9261
Жыл бұрын
I live in Wales, it was interesting to see all that, and just how big NY is and I cant imagine how really big it is.! Skippy
@willp.8120
Жыл бұрын
New York City and surroundings urban area is the largest developed area in the world by square miles.
@Shalom491
Жыл бұрын
Queens roads, potholes, cracks, Poorly repaired. It’s like driving through some town in Zimbabwe 😅
@TopFix
Жыл бұрын
As an Australian, it surprised me to see just how similar our layouts are in terms of streets, roads, signage, pavements, ect; about the only thing that reminded me that I was watching a drive in the U.S was the car driving on the right (still trips me out) and the American flags that seem to be everywhere.
@DM-sc4zy
Жыл бұрын
Thats probably because we have copied a lot of the stuff from US?
@OMGWTFLOLSMH
Жыл бұрын
Americans are a patriotic group. It's instilled in them from an early age to love their flag and their country. I went to school there for a year and witnessed it first hand. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, it just comes across as a bit over-the-top if you're from almost anywhere else.
@Azog150
Жыл бұрын
You are both settler colonies with tons of space. Meaning there are few-in-any buildings over 200 years old, and you have the space for huge single-story suburban houses, massive cars, wide roads, and gardens. I lived in Melbourne and was shocked that it was 80km from side-to-side, with just 4.5 million people. It took me bloody ages to get anywhere without a car. By comparison, London is about 60km from side-to-side, but with 10 million people. My main impression of Australia is that it's somewhere between Britain and the USA - but in terms of looks and aesthetics it's a lot more USA than Britain. Weirdly enough, the other place I've been that also reminded me of Australia and USA in certain respects was Chile (also a settler colony with tons of space).
@Србомбоница86
Жыл бұрын
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH they are not patriotic nor traditional at all
@Xerdoz
10 ай бұрын
Australia copied everything from the US. The horrible suburbia without sidewalks etc.
@CassioBocchese
Жыл бұрын
I've never been there, but traveling like this makes me feel like I'm hitching a ride on the journey
@Thomas1980
Жыл бұрын
Super nice Video! I like it! 🙂👍 Thumbs Up and Best Greetings
@verbisdiablo
Жыл бұрын
The video gradually goes from sad looking to depressing looking. But I still love this
@JohnDegen_aka_Jeehannes
Жыл бұрын
One of the most enjoyable videos I've seen. Depressing rainfall notwithstanding.
@trancenut81
Жыл бұрын
The roads and the general infrastructure is just crumbling. I am in Australia and I have a new found appreciation for our roads.
@elsalfo
Жыл бұрын
I had the same thought. I'm from Sydney, and now have a new found appreciation for this city.
@MoviesNGames007uk
Жыл бұрын
UK and NZ roads are just falling apart, full of potholes.
@diarrhealovefart
Жыл бұрын
if you think these roads are bad, wait until you see chicago.
@AK-wc9rl
Жыл бұрын
@@MoviesNGames007uk NZ roads are ok imo. Just moved back to Auckland after living in Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane for the last 20 years and the roads in Auckland are far better. Aucklanders moan a lot, but our rods aren't that bad at all.
@iwillnoteatzebugs
Жыл бұрын
ukraine needs 80 billions more, sorry no roads for american citizens .
@matthewmoore956
Жыл бұрын
This is so comforting
@taslad5157
Жыл бұрын
That was great, thanks for this one, really enjoyable
@RaiDeN131313
Жыл бұрын
I guess i am too used to cinema , didn't expect the roads,cables to look like this. There's even litter at the side of the road in a few areas. This looks so normal lol. Simple but also smart to post this. Thank you very much.
@Fabio-ph8mn
10 ай бұрын
Thanhs very much for sharing I'd like to visit New York
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic, deserves every view!
@RLJSlick
Жыл бұрын
That's so cool thanks for sharing!
@kingporter67
3 ай бұрын
Excellent driving from Queens to Manhattan video!!
@methodix888
Жыл бұрын
I'm really sorry for everyone, but this is the most devastating video what I've seen in my whole life. I would go crazy if I would live here. I do not wish to offend anyone. I know a lot of people love to live here....I totally accept everyone's opinion. but I would miss so much the nature. My fruit trees, my garden, our animals, the peace and the quiet nature. By the way the camera, and the whole record is very good, I mean the quality. And salute for all the people in the traffic jams...no horn sound, peaceful driving everywhere....yes, I really appreciate all those people's attitude. Very intelligent.
@willvr4
Жыл бұрын
City life isn't for everyone. But it's never boring. Also the diversity in the people and food is unparalleled. Statistically Queens, NY is the most diverse area in the world. There are neighborhoods in Queens where you can get everything you just mentioned, including the quiet....but it's not even remotely affordable for the majority of people.
@spindriftdrinker
Жыл бұрын
" And salute for all the people in the traffic jams...no horn sound, peaceful driving everywhere..." Believe me - New York drivers are some of the biggest babies on the planet. They honk horns all the time.
@rekamud6635
Жыл бұрын
@@willvr4 "Its never boring" Because it has no soul, so you can forget what boring actually means. Enjoy your static, antibiotic chicken, particle bread & of course, LGBT inside your children.
@freddy7304
Жыл бұрын
@@willvr4 it looks absolutely abysmal
@Beachgirl1
Жыл бұрын
@@willvr4 Who cares about diversity?? Diversity is a RELIGION to you people. Diversity kills. I would rather be dead than to live in that genocidal, totalitarian, third world hellhole.
@miriampoole4037
7 ай бұрын
Thank you. i enjoy every bit this video, i am from ND. I wouldn't ever want to live there 😂 too many people .
@OnlyInhuman90
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting and much different than anything I've seen in Europe
@astroguster5522
Жыл бұрын
Ugh. Moved to Orlando 10 years ago. This is so calming and lovely to watch...
@3sadzombies
Жыл бұрын
beautiful houses!
@MegaRetr
Жыл бұрын
Nice camera. Images looked amazingly real right through the screen.
@lorenzo_dininno
Жыл бұрын
me: ugh i hate traffic also me: watching a video about traffic
@QuackFiles
Жыл бұрын
I had been meaning to watch this video and finally got the opportunity to watch it and realised it's July 22nd 2023 haha!
@tonywood3660
Жыл бұрын
What's the point your going from one crappy place to another.....
@IHL343
Жыл бұрын
Too good this one!🤣🤣
@familyxxl8886
Жыл бұрын
King of Queens
@robinsmith7895
Жыл бұрын
Just the sounds of the road, I like that.
@PeterJohn-hl3ox
Жыл бұрын
Great watch - thank you
@GeorgeVreelandHill
10 ай бұрын
I grew up in New York. Great video.
@wildbirdbuffetfrenzy4161
Жыл бұрын
Thanks...This is probably the only way that i will ever drive in NY...Reminds me of LA...Later
@polaX
Жыл бұрын
I‘m sooo exited- I’m driving to Manhattan 😃😄♥️
@waltersmetak
Жыл бұрын
almost half a century ago, I took this route to school everyday......now, living for decades in South America, this has become a distant memory.
@marcosromo
Жыл бұрын
why did you leave New York? I'm from Argentina and i'm tired of poverty, bad infrastructure, insecurity, high inflation, awful economy, I'm willing in moving to NY as soon as I can. USA has it's problems, as every country on earth, but there is no comparison.
@EphemeralProductions
Жыл бұрын
@@marcosromo i hate to tell you bud but everything you just listed that you deal with there, we deal with now in the USA. it may be to a lesser extent but is still the case
@marcosromo
Жыл бұрын
@@EphemeralProductions Sure some parts of the USA have it’s problems, but as I said, there is no comparison… Have you been in the countries of South America?. I’ve been in New York as a tourist so I know what I’m talking about. Bad infrastructure in the US? 😂 I don’t think so, according to the official data, poverty is 11.6% there, here is near 40%, that means that almost half the population of Argentina lives behind the poverty line, and let’s not get into inflation because we are one of the countries with the highest inflation rates on earth, and we’ve had that particular problem for years. Wanna talk about economy? South America is a joke compared to the USA. In a matter of fact l, I think the biggest problem you guys have… is mass shootings and gun violence, you have a problem with the 2nd amendment, I understand the fact that you can defend yourself, but it seems alien to us how you can buy any weapon in a Walmart store, that’s insane, I can’t believe you experience terrible mass shootings every year and the society can’t agree on how to solve the issue.
@stephenbachmann1171
Жыл бұрын
@@marcosromo Move to Japan.
@marcosromo
Жыл бұрын
@@stephenbachmann1171 no way
@gardengeek3041
Жыл бұрын
Traffic works well considering density and distance covered. At start of trip, surprised to see classic single family homes on large lots in any NYC borough Great post. More pls.
@andymullarx6365
Жыл бұрын
And available parking. You won't see that in Manhattan or Brooklyn.
@groningen585
Жыл бұрын
amazing channel, cant wait to visit ny this november
@ellyvujeri
13 күн бұрын
Hello Sir, Your New Subscriber here from Kenya,
@thecoolestrachelfreeman
Жыл бұрын
I worked on a former estate in Short Hills, NJ, and going from there to midtown by carriage used to take 5 hours
@anaa2054
Жыл бұрын
الجو خرافي غاوي آخر كلام
@Mike_Greentea
Жыл бұрын
If you like traffic and shitty weather it looks like a wonderful place to live🎉
@j_bailey11
Жыл бұрын
Watching this makes me remember that it would still be my dream to live in the NYC. Can you guys tell me about all the downsides of living there? Maybe that will make it easier to bear.
@diarrhealovefart
Жыл бұрын
it is VERY expensive and VERY crowded! i would also say that the crime rate is pretty high, too (like any big city in the US). although there’s quite a few drawbacks to living here, i don’t want to say you should never live here. if you feel called to (and have the money), totally do so!
@drchickensalad
Жыл бұрын
@@diarrhealovefart NYC is literally #96 out of 100 for total crime in the USA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_cities_by_crime_rate you couldn't be more incorrect
@raymax_1071
Жыл бұрын
Man, New York needs a lot of maintenance. I live in South Florida and it isn't perfect but the streets look so much better.
@JR-yp1hf
Жыл бұрын
Wow. Roads looks like in my country, Tajikistan. 😀 Crappy as hell.
@miguelalexandre4708
10 ай бұрын
Great from Brazil
@jozefgrman5423
11 ай бұрын
Very interesting video. Viewer from Slovakia.
@walkerd2997
Жыл бұрын
Bayside respresent! Knew I recognized some of those streets
@peter5869
Жыл бұрын
First time ive ever seen my old house from youtube, going down clearview and onto 495 to do whatever. Its a road ive been on so many times
@gerald8573
Жыл бұрын
those roads in the beginning are in worse condition than the roads here in my city. I didn't know that was even possible o.0
@willp.8120
Жыл бұрын
Roads in northern cities are like that having to do with heavy use coupled with harsh winters. The Southern USA generally has smooth pavement.
@gerald8573
Жыл бұрын
@@willp.8120 Interesting. Been to cold countries before, never saw that.
@willp.8120
Жыл бұрын
@@gerald8573 You don't find many well developed, heavily populated countries with the road development network, heavy automobile use, and harsh winters that much of the northern USA has. Western and Central Europe are influenced by the Gulf Stream keeping them similar to much of the southern USA in temperatures. Outside of South Carolina and Louisiana, most of the southern United States have good roads because of the milder winters. The issue with South Carolina and Louisiana is outright neglect, probably to keep taxes low.
@gerald8573
Жыл бұрын
@@willp.8120 Yeah it was northern Europe (Norway)
@Utonian21
Жыл бұрын
A lot of people in the comments don't understand how seasons work, lmao. It looks cold, and depressing because this was filmed in February (when it's cold and depressing...)
@mooghead
Жыл бұрын
I've noticed that at gas stations you get a price for cash and a price for credit. What exactly does that mean? (I'm from UK)
@mbbsboi7248
Жыл бұрын
@@SeattleMartin I think that's a thing everywhere
@Nik531
Жыл бұрын
The roads look like they need a very big repair
@MatheusBreno-bg7mo
Жыл бұрын
Incrivel a semelhanca que tem aqui do estado de sao paulo,dos bairros até o centro de sao paulo.O centro de saoo paulo seria mais ou menos uma manhatan de nova york
@particlejones
Жыл бұрын
Sim isso e fato
@Steven-uk2fz
Жыл бұрын
Don't compare our city to that third world shithole
@TrueHunters
Жыл бұрын
❤🙏👍
@WindowsDrawer
Жыл бұрын
Wow, i would love to go to new york one day (or america)
@CoutureCW
Жыл бұрын
14:20 Exit 22A: Everyone's favorite exit when you need to get onto Grand Central. If you know, you know. 😂😂😭
@MERCURYSUNSET
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣Yeah i know . Hella fun getting stuck . Van Wyck exit is too .
@somerandomvertebrate9262
Жыл бұрын
As soon as you land on the Manhattan side you feel it. You damn well do.
@shanemac1111
Жыл бұрын
We have less potholes in the outback of Australia than that, is that what ice n snow does?
@jerrys1678
Жыл бұрын
What kind of camera do you have?
@andersdottir1111
Жыл бұрын
Watching this gave me anxiety as we drive on the left hand side of the road; I had to focus on the buildings. Are you driving an electric vehicle?
@paulwusteman9963
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. One thing you often notice about American cities is the extraordinary jumble of mains electricity lines, supported on leaning wooden poles, with their spurs which serve individual premises In Queens but not in Manhattan). It does look very messy! In the UK (and I think in Europe generally) mains electricity supplied are all buried. The result is much tidier. is there some particular reason this isn't standard in USA city suburbs?
@twix2615
Жыл бұрын
From what I understand burying electric lines is pretty expensive to do I think and nobody wants to pay for it, but also in general government doesn't typically care all that much about things like maintaining public infrastructure unless you're in a wealthier area. In more upper class suburbs, the electric lines are often buried.
@willp.8120
Жыл бұрын
@@twix2615 Power lines are buried in newer developed areas and developments, but for anything built pre-1998 or so, they are going to have power lines on polls.
@Blackadder75
10 ай бұрын
the reason is americans want everything for cheap and dont care that they live in a shithole, as long as their own bank balance is ok....
@stargazer8225
Жыл бұрын
Damn, i'd enjoy driving on a cold Winter day like this in a warm van though you need a nerves of steel for the traffic.
@rickeyferguson5935
Жыл бұрын
That's why when you run a stop sign it's called a New York stop.
@Herbalattraction3000
Жыл бұрын
If i had to live near New York I think I would chose Queens. Seems like a nice place to live.
@ilija1101
Жыл бұрын
NEW YORK! NEW YORK! NEW YORK!
@a.az.a7726
Жыл бұрын
At 35:29, did I just see a car use the sidewalk to skip waiting traffic and a redlight? and all to save a couple of seconds...unbelievable.
@dorinvesa1109
Жыл бұрын
Metropolitan Tokyo!25 millions inhabitans!The roads are perfect!But in NY!!!??????WAF!!!!!?????????
@infantryman116
Жыл бұрын
cool!!!!
@yesemitesam333
Жыл бұрын
Really interesting video but so alien to my everyday life in a remote part of the Scottish Highlands. I really enjoyed watching the drive but I'm so glad I don't have to do it. I'd love to know how you positioned your camera - raining, but no rain showing on the windscreen or any sign of wipers operating. So if the camera was outside how did you protect it from rain and general spray from hitting the lens? Just curious!!
@sutil5078
Жыл бұрын
i wondered the same, but the image is sharp!!
@jamirkhan-ys3gz
Жыл бұрын
It amazes me how far Japan has come with the development of their Shinkansen. I rode the original back in 1976. I like that Japan has relied on electrification of their train lines. the US has gone with diesel mostly. Anyways, keep going. Good videos. Thanks.
@alongcameaspider264
Жыл бұрын
Hello from Germany
@KHHVKimchicel
Жыл бұрын
Hello Travis!
@LeonelPrenollio79
Жыл бұрын
What a sad, monotonous, and lifeless place to live in. My sympathies to those who reside there.
@ramencurry6672
Жыл бұрын
On the contrary, NYC is great especially if you have the money. There’s an enormous amount of things to do like how you see in the movies.
@ananassucre5657
Жыл бұрын
Is it more expensive than in london or paris?
@bjornandersson3837
Жыл бұрын
That's why they legalised weed.
@kicka11
Жыл бұрын
@@ramencurry6672 everywhere is great with money.
@ramencurry6672
Жыл бұрын
@@kicka11 true but the advantage with New York is the amazing close convenience. You could have money and live in Pittsburgh or Texas but every thing is so far and so spread out and the options of things to do aren’t that many as NYC. It all boils down to what you’re into. If you’re into solitude and isolation and have the money, a private island may be your cup of tea
@HelenaM7
Жыл бұрын
Cool👍
@garymacmillan6401
Жыл бұрын
The two worst cities I have driven in. New York and Rome.
@rebote1950
Жыл бұрын
And Bogota city
@killuminati4792
Жыл бұрын
LOOK AT THOSE ROADS xD My HEART IS HURTING AS A GERMAN
@HB45175
Жыл бұрын
Considering how they build their life around the car (because public transport is communism, apparently) it's interesting how decrepit the road surfaces are.
@fyivid
5 ай бұрын
Great video. But I have to I'm massively grateful that's not my daily commute!
@shimpoopimpoo7643
Жыл бұрын
For the city that big, 50 min from Queens to Manhattan is pretty impressive.
@willvr4
Жыл бұрын
Not really. In terms of distance it's really not that long but it still takes forever.
@ninetofiverecordings
11 ай бұрын
Great driving
@Ruzkig
Жыл бұрын
Nice video, your roads are almost as bad as ours here in Stockholm/Sweden.
@fredrikstaffansson4473
Жыл бұрын
Drunk driving = jail time? You have signs for that?
@samanthapeppers546
Жыл бұрын
@@SeattleMartin it’s not just america, pull your head out of your ass and stop being a damsel in distress. Life in america isnt the pure suffering you make it out to be, especially since you’re a white person!
@enexprod
Жыл бұрын
I can not understand why the roads are in such terrible condition, in most of the areas..
@Nattraks
Жыл бұрын
I like that they add speed bumps to a road with so many pot holes no one would bother speeding anyways
@inquizative44
Жыл бұрын
NYC looks so much like Philly , especially Brooklyn. Roosevelt Blvd looks like Eastern Parkway. NYC is just more... more people, more expensive, more everything. One difference is Philly tore down most of its hi-rise projects.
@danb7601
Жыл бұрын
Compare this wonderful romantic mundanity to the news cycle lol, deep breaths everyone.
@digitalfoundation6028
Жыл бұрын
Niko, it's your cousin Roman. let's go bowling!
@jamesstephenpeyton3305
Жыл бұрын
What a desolate place
@endlessoul
Жыл бұрын
35:26 Car is on the sidewalk to blow a red light! Madness!
@alexmercer8042
Жыл бұрын
From one of the poorest countries in Europe - the infrastructure is shocking even by our standards
@S7VENNN
Жыл бұрын
Which countryy
@alexmercer8042
Жыл бұрын
@@S7VENNN Bulgaria
@gerritliskow2399
11 ай бұрын
This feels like a 51 minute commercial for a life in the countryside 😂
@ch36799
10 ай бұрын
I an from Germany and my Parents are from Poland. Never been to USA. Interesting to see how it really looks likes. The difference compared to Europe😅
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