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The Most Celebrated City in the World<\/h2>\n

In New York<\/a>, the land of opportunity, street hotdogs, art-deco skyscrapers, crowded streets, city slickers, bright yellow taxis, and steaming maintenance holes, there is simply no such thing as over the top. Even if you have never visited New York City, you probably already know it.<\/p>\n

Made famous by endless films and musicals, New York streets regularly feature Hollywood blockbusters, and people the world over are familiar with many of the city\u2019s famous landmarks.<\/p>\n

New York City, or \u2018The Big Apple\u2019 as it is popularly called, is home to more than eight million people and is one of the most exciting and invigorating cities globally. A prime tourist destination, this bustling metropolis is known for its fast pace of life, cosmopolitan landscape, and varied culture.<\/p>\n

The city is in a constant state of change, and this living, breathing element to life here gives this American gem a unique character and vibe that is unmatched the world over.<\/p>\n

As a place founded by immigrants, New York is open and welcoming to expatriates and foreigners. Since the early settlers arrived on Ellis Island, the city streets have increasingly filled with a multi-dimensional array of cultures, ethnicities, and races.<\/p>\n

This means that homesick ex-pats will always find friends and a piece of New York that reminds them of home. It also entails that the city offers an exciting environment to explore, and there\u2019s every possibility that you could spend your whole life living in New York and never exhaust its riches.<\/p>\n

Exciting as it may be, living in New York is not always a picnic, and there are plenty of reasons why New Yorkers are so jaded. The city is crowded, expensive, and grimy.<\/p>\n

While crime rates have improved significantly since the early 80s, several areas should be avoided. This can potentially be extremely intimidating for an expatriate who is relocating to work and live in New York, and you may initially feel lost in this busy metropolis.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s the draw?<\/h3>\n