Allegria Hotel

According to TripAdvisor's Summer Vacation Value Report, New York City is one of the most popular destinations among tourists this summer. And if there's one thing New Yorkers have some trouble dealing with (aside from waiting on line, bars that are too loud, bars that are too quiet, drivers who don't know where they're going, bikers who won't stay in their lanes -- the list goes on), it's tourists.

You know the old saying: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. We generally support this mantra; to really get a true sense of a culture, and garner a greater appreciation for the locals during an exotic vacation, it's wise to try out various traditions and customs, whether that means tasting funky foods or participating in heart-racing activities. After all, we certainly haven't won our title as travel experts by playing it super safe.