24 Hours in NYC: I Was TERRIFIED But We Survived! 🗽 #tbt

🗽THROWBACK THURSDAY: Remember when I was TERRIFIED to go back to New York City? This 24-hour adventure changed everything! From $60 Uber rides to Broadway shows, Times Square lights to authentic NY pizza... we packed SO MUCH into one day! I hadn't been to NYC since I was 15, and honestly? I almost backed out. But Brandon had already planned this amazing WWE Survivor Series weekend, and I'm SO glad I pushed through the fear! This might be one of my favorite travel days EVER! ✨ WHAT WE DID IN 24 HOURS: → Navigated the NYC subway (SUCCESS!) → Ice skating at Bryant Park → Times Square in all its glory → Authentic New York pizza slice → Bodega chopped cheese → TINA TURNER on Broadway! 🎭 → So many NYC moments! ⏰ VIDEO TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: Why I Was SCARED! 1:40 - Arriving in New York (the nerves were REAL!) 4:40 - Transportation Drama: $60 Uber?! 8:20 - Evening Plans & NYC Dreams 11:11 - Subway Success! 13:32 - Bryant Park Magic ⛸️ 17:45 - TIMES SQUARE! First Impressions 20:36 - Brandon's First Real NY Pizza 🍕 21:52 - Broadway Bound: Tina Turner Musical 26:22 - Post-Show Glow: We SURVIVED! 29:05 - Final Thoughts & Reflections --- 💡 NYC TRAVEL TIPS FROM THIS TRIP: - Bryant Park is FREE and GORGEOUS - Broadway shows are WORTH IT - Don't let fear stop you from amazing experiences! --- 🚢 PLANNING YOUR OWN TRIP? We're Licensed Travel Advisors specializing in cruise vacations, but we LOVE helping with all kinds of travel! Whether you're planning a cruise, a city adventure, or anything in between - we've got you covered! 📞 Get a FREE Travel Consultation: 🔗 https://www.wanderkeep.com/guestprofile-charvon 📧 charvon@wanderkeep.com ✨ Mention you saw this #TBT video for special perks! --- 📱 CONNECT WITH US: - Instagram: @parkersonthego - Facebook: Parkers On The Go - TikTok: @parkersonthego --- 🎵 MUSIC: Epidemic Sound --- 💬 LET'S CHAT! Drop a 🗽 if you've been to NYC! Drop a 😱 if you've been scared to travel somewhere! Tell us: What city should we explore next? --- 👥 ABOUT US: We're Charvon & Brandon, Licensed Travel Advisors and cruise enthusiasts! We create travel content that's equal parts education and entertainment (we call it "edutainment!"). Our mission? To help YOU plan the PERFECT vacation while sharing our own adventures along the way! With 40+ cruises under our belt and travel experience across multiple continents, we're here to make travel accessible, fun, and LESS scary! Subscribe for weekly travel tips, cruise reviews, and adventures! 🚢✨ --- #NYC #NewYorkCity #TravelVlog #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #Broadway #TimeSquare #WWESurvivorSeries #TravelCouple #BryantPark #NYCTravel #FirstTimeInNYC #TravelAdvisors #CruiseTravelAgents #ParkersOnTheGo #NewYork #ManhattanVlog #TinaTurnerMusical #SubwayAdventure #TravelTips #BucketListTravel #OvercomingFear #CoupleTravel #BlackTravelCreators #TravelInfluencer --- 📊 STATS FROM THIS TRIP: 🚇 Miles traveled: 13+ (just the Uber ride!) 💵 Money saved by using the subway: $50+ 🍕 Pizza slices consumed: Too many to count! 🎭 Broadway shows: 1 amazing performance 😱 Level of fear overcome: 100% ❤️ Memories made: PRICELESS --- ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video contains our personal experiences and opinions. Travel costs, availability, and experiences may vary. We are Licensed Travel Advisors and may earn commission on bookings made through our services. All recommendations are genuine and based on our real experiences! 📅 POSTED: 11/13/2025 🎥 FILMED: November 2021 --- Thank you SO much for watching and being part of our travel journey! Don't forget to LIKE this video if you enjoyed it, SUBSCRIBE for more adventures, and hit that BELL so you never miss when we post! From scared to thriving - that's the Parkers On The Go way! 🚢✨ See you in the next adventure! - Charvon & Brandon 💙 --- *This is a Throwback Thursday (#TBT) video from our archives. We're resharing our favorite travel moments to inspire YOUR next adventure!* ✈️ PLAN YOUR TRIP: https://tinyurl.com/CruiseWithCharvon or email Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/POTG