Andreas Leuzinger

New York can be a lot to take in, especially for visitors who have never spent a day in the city. Much of the time, tourists can be put off by some of the stereotypes surrounding NYC. With that in mind, here are five insider tips for making your visit a bit more personalized courtesy of travel expert Andreas Leuzinger, the founder of LOCALIKE New York.  1. There’s much more to New York than Manhattan and trendy Brooklyn neighborhoods  "We recommend that people should discover New York off-the-beaten path and find out what all five boroughs have to offer. Jackson Heights in Queens is a great example—more than 160 languages are spoken there, and you can take a trip around the world without ever leaving the city. Witness this first-hand and add the small, well-hidden restaurant Phayul to your trip, a real gem where authentic Tibetan cuisine is bursting with flavors. For a sweet treat, we recommend Cannelle Patisserie, a top-notch bakery in the area. End the day at Terraza 7, a charming music club with a program as diverse as its surrounding neighborhood." 2. Summer in New York is more than days in the park "New York is the place to be during the summer, as there are more al fresco dining spots and activities than one can count. Try discovering great talents in a breathtaking setting with the summer concerts series Subway Sets, which takes the best subway musicians up to play on the rooftops across town. Sometimes the best things in life are free, like kayaking with the Red Hook