So, at the end of the year, I will be staying in New York for around a month. I have been doing some research to work out the best places to live/eat/drink etc etc, but as most travel advice goes, you don't really know if the people giving it, are, well... on your wave length.

Today I had a look at Perth's Lonely Planet profile online. Now, I adore Lonely Planet. It has been an integral part of my planning process for New York, but I'm starting to doubt its guidance.

For example, LP states, "It's true that the city's skyscrapers dominate a picturesque riverside location", later referring to the buildings as "towering edifices". Now let's just get one thing straight; these buildings give the sky a gently nudge at best. You can hardly refer to them as "skyscrapers". I realise this is just a small error in judgement, but who knows what else they get wrong?

Anyway, this got me to thinking. If my most trusted of travel guides gives misleading information, what about all the other guides I have been reading?

Here are some more rather interesting Perth travel tips, from various sources*:

• Rockingham: The fact that this is even listed at a tourist destination is beyond me. Quoted as being an "Your aquatic playground", I could probably think of about 20 better places to partake in water-based activities around Perth. There really is nothing of interest here.
• Armadale: "Natural bushland, outdoor activities and Devonshire teas"? Read: Weed, theft and booze.
• Northbridge: Perth's "nightlife" precinct, "famous for its European style atmosphere". Only if that includes, but isn't limited to, brawls, theft, sleazy bars and dodgy strip clubs.
• And finally, Burswood Casino: Stuck in the middle of nowhere and boring as fuck. Whatever you read, avoid like the plague.

So, with these examples in mind, I am in search of great advice for New York, from Lifeloungers who have either visited, lived or are currently living there. I will be staying in Brooklyn. I am not interested in major tourist destinations. I have that covered. Anyway, your advice is greatly appreciated, and I'm sure we are all riding the same wave.

Thank you.

*Whille I may have made Perth sounds particularly crap in this blog, it really is a great place. Really.

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