How to go to Times Square for New Years.
"Chaotic, cold, and absolutely worth it."
How I did it: I set my mind on planning an impromptu trip to New York City and brought along my significant other. He had some connections in the city where we stayed the first night and we managed to find a budget hotel for the second night. We rode the subway into Time's Square at 8p.m. and managed to fight through the chaos until we got a good vantage point of the ball. After a long and uneventful wait we rung in the New Year with over 1 million people!!!!
Lessons & tips:
Arrival by at least 8 p.m. is an absolute must, and by early afternoon if you want a good spot.
Resources: www.thejanenyc.com - great boutique hotel for cheap, last minute reservations.

