If you want to be a local guide of your NYC neighborhood that you grew up in, shoot me a message at @elenataber !
@farihaahmed9423 жыл бұрын
Pelham Bay, Bronx!!!!!
@lo._.ol__a3 жыл бұрын
I need a girl on WhatsApp, no matter her age😣
@asyarotella3 жыл бұрын
prospect park, brooklyn!
@lo._.ol__a3 жыл бұрын
@@asyarotella ♥♥♥
@lo._.ol__a3 жыл бұрын
@@asyarotella alooo
@ml37053 жыл бұрын
I was born in Colombia but I’ve been living in Jackson Heights since I was 2, so about 20 years. I’ve always loved the diversity and I’ve grown up surrounded by so many different cultures. It breaks my heart because I’ve noticed more starbucks, more chipotles, more dunkin donuts, they’re opening up a target right on Roosevelt, less small restaurants, mom and pop shops, food trucks, small businesses, etc. My beautiful neighborhood is slowly being gentrified and I just wanna talk about that and put that out there even if no one sees this comment
@sammullen5283 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry to hear this and I hope elena sees it at can pin it or something! I am so sorry that your home is kind of being taken from you before your eyes. It must be literally heartbreaking. no lo mereces para nada.
@karenvelasquez4443 жыл бұрын
Same here it’s so upsetting :(
@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp3 жыл бұрын
I do not understand why almost always the children of immigrants who were born on American soil, who are Americans, are not proud of their country which is the United States and its values, they are not proud of their American culture, they are not proud of their flag, they do not breathe their country and live missing cultures of origin, countries where they did not have or will have opportunities ...... I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.
@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp3 жыл бұрын
@@sammullen528 I do not understand why almost always the children of immigrants who were born on American soil, who are Americans, are not proud of their country which is the United States and its values, they are not proud of their American culture, they are not proud of their flag, they do not breathe their country and live missing cultures of origin, countries where they did not have or will have opportunities ...... I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.
@jaystackz34252 жыл бұрын
@@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp we are proud to be american but at the same time we love our culture because we grew up on it all our lifes what is so hard to understand about that
@r.ichie.3 жыл бұрын
Your guest was amazing. She had so much information for each place you guys went. You can tell she really appreciates the culture in her community. Really cool video overall
@ElenaTaber3 жыл бұрын
Stacey is INCREDIBLE! She absolutely crushed it as a local guide!!
@ladydalrymple3 жыл бұрын
This series rules! Would love to see episodes on Greek community in Astoria, Orthodox Jewish community in Williamsburg, West Indians in Bed Stuy, Senegalese in Harlem, Italian-Americans in Bay Ridge, Dominicans in Washington Heights - just to name a few!
@aiya56753 жыл бұрын
My grandfather is a Tibetan Buddhist monk (Became a monk after he adopted my mother) and in college, I worked at a Tibetan restaurant. We would have momos every day and other Tibetan food! The family I worked for is actually from that area in New York! I'm so glad to see the culture getting recognition! FREE TIBET!!!
@slowloris22583 жыл бұрын
Stacey's story about culture and identity speaks to the experience of so many 0th and 1st generation kids in big cities like NYC that I don't think most people are familiar with. One of the great parts about growing up in NYC is that you can make friends who can relate so you don't feel like the odd one out. It's one of the things I miss the most about NYC now that I'm away for school.
@annishaborah2993 жыл бұрын
these videos serve as my regular reminder that Elena is SO INCREDIBLY TALL
@ElenaTaber3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@burtonizex3 жыл бұрын
since we can’t travel at the moment, at least this video can help with the wanderlust i am feeling rn!
@Bewen_3 жыл бұрын
Check out the video i just made in Puerto Rico :)
@joymae3 жыл бұрын
Ok girl your editing is fire, and I love the shots you get of New York City. Jackson Heights is the closest place I was able to find Southern California mexican food.
@anettegeraldine3733 жыл бұрын
I love how stacey explain the neighborhood ❤️
@staceycarrillo83013 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 💖
@katrinaasuncion37233 жыл бұрын
Stacey, thank you so much for your vulnerability and knowledge! I appreciated how much you knew about each place you visited- it truly shows your love for Jackson Heights
@staceycarrillo83013 жыл бұрын
Omg thank you so much!! 🥺🥺
@carolbenson89633 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elena for shedding light on Jackson Heights! I was born and raised in Queens, NY and I could never leave. Jackson heights is definitely a staple place and is such a melting pot neighborhood. As a Hispanic women who has two parents of the same sex, I have spent my fair share of time here and still take the 7 train today just to get to work so I’m glad you brought this neighborhood to your series. Also, Love this series and excited for more!!
@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp3 жыл бұрын
I do not understand why almost always the children of immigrants who were born on American soil, who are Americans, are not proud of their country which is the United States and of its values, they are not proud of their American culture, they are not proud of their American flag, they do not breathe their country which is the United States and they live missing cultures of origin, countries where they did not have or will have opportunities ...... I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.
@ManaKimura3 жыл бұрын
the editing is immaculate as always!! story telling = chefs kiss 💋
@ElenaTaber3 жыл бұрын
ah thank ya!!
@IvankaCuenca3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you did Jackson heights! I spent so much time here during my high school years taking the 7 train everyday! I have so many friends who live there, it’s an amazing neighborhood ❤️
@ElenaTaber3 жыл бұрын
Such a great neighborhood!
@marianaciudad65213 жыл бұрын
Elena has the best cinematic shots in every video... and btw that kind of journalistic-ish vibe she adds to her videos sheeshhh this girl deserves wayy better on KZfaq
@lauramarazzi10123 жыл бұрын
Love this series so so much! Also Stacey was just the best host! A big thank you to her as well!
@staceycarrillo83013 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 🥺💖
@lauramarazzi10123 жыл бұрын
@@staceycarrillo8301
@leahsfieldnotes3 жыл бұрын
awww i stayed at an airbnb here 2 years ago, it was cute to revisit digitally 😭💕
@humphrey3 жыл бұрын
i love it when she says "Hi, HELLO!"
@elise78923 жыл бұрын
elena your conversation in the park with stacey was amazing!!! as someone who lives in the city but wasn’t born and raised here i totalllllly appreciate the trend so far to do this series with native new yorkers and in diverse neighborhoods. props to u! and s/o stacey!
@anetkolarikova46313 жыл бұрын
This is like TV series! You look so profesional but also friedly and thats what i like about that and your editing is awesome too! sending love from czech republic
@keanamaealtiche21713 жыл бұрын
okay but are we not gonna talk about how she put so much effort making this. i love!!!
@dallascalhoun30523 жыл бұрын
Loving this series you've started! The quality and diversity is so amazing, I feel like I'm watching an Anthony Bourdain show (RIP
@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp3 жыл бұрын
I do not understand why almost always the children of immigrants who were born on American soil, who are Americans, are not proud of their country which is the United States and of its values, they are not proud of their American culture, they are not proud of their American flag, they do not breathe their country which is the United States and they live missing cultures of origin, countries where they did not have or will have opportunities ...... I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.
@christinakcover3 жыл бұрын
This is a really great video Elena and Stacey! Thank you for celebrating and highlighting the beauty and culture and history of Jackson Heights! Really inspired by how you're taking the initiative to explore and celebrate New York City and amplify the voices of New Yorkers, highlighting small businesses too especially in this difficult time.
@marijkem3 жыл бұрын
I love how food has been your ‘hook’ to talk about different cultures!
@melanieemertaylor3 жыл бұрын
Your guide was amazing - loved how well she knows the areas and talks about it but also her story. xx
@JigmeSwag3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting Tibetan/Himalayan Spot. Tibetans actually moved to America mainly around 90s, it was called the US Tibetan Resettlement Project. I would love to show you around some Tibetan/Nepalese foods in JH or refer you to someone knowledgeable in that regard. ps I know Jessie from last video, we went to same college.
@aiya56753 жыл бұрын
Hi! I used to work at a Tibetan restaurant in college and one of my friends from there has the same name as you!
@JigmeSwag3 жыл бұрын
@@aiya5675 Awesome!! It's true, almost every Tibetan has the name Tenzin. It's given by Dalai Lama, if you know, who's name is also Tenzin.
@majawenker3 жыл бұрын
Isn‘t it weird how I’m always sitting smiling and grinning in front of these videos that you make about traveling, exploring, city life(...) Honestly there are luck hormones rushing threw my veins haha, it makes me so happy to get that way of traveling 🥺🙈😂🧡
@ninareinharz2833 жыл бұрын
yo okay maybe I want to movie to Jackson Heights now! your like my nyc tour guide and I’m loving it!! Thanks for doing these videos so entertaining, inspiring, and love the B roll
@ElenaTaber3 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed!
@itsphilipg3 жыл бұрын
Stacey really just set a new standard. I can't wait to see more of Beyond Your Block!
@HeavensAudventure3 жыл бұрын
The editing and unique footage of this video was absolutely incredible. So proud of your content, Elena! Also Stacy was so comfortable as a tour guide and a natural on camera! Loving this series
@kelliannesafarik67143 жыл бұрын
This video is *chef's kiss* amazing!!! I can't believe the production value isn't a full on documentary! I learned so much too! I live in NYC as well and I absolutely love nothing more than experiencing new places and learning about new cultures! Amazing job Elena and Stacey!!!
@SammyChapa3 жыл бұрын
the little glimpse of the Mexican "feliz navidad" was so nostalgic for me i couldn't stop smiling!!!
@samDenise113 жыл бұрын
Yess! I'm so happy you're doing this. Most people only show the city or BK on yt. I grew up in corona next to Jackson heights. It's nice to see other parts of NYC be seen and recognized.
@vesnakesic83513 жыл бұрын
it’d be so cool if you could did a video with a Columbia/Barnard/NYU etc student with their dorm or near campus apartment and have them talk about where they live and their area of nyc? it’d be super awesome for prospective students (like me) to see more of the city around the campus :)
@UrbanistExploringCities3 жыл бұрын
My home neighborhood! Such a great video, Elena! And Stacey did a wonderful job showing around the neighborhood :D Thanks for bringing more attention to how kickass Jackson Heights is and all of its amazing food!
@zagalcarbajalfrida38133 жыл бұрын
I love that you bring a Mexican to your videos! I’m Mexican and I’m obsessed with your KZfaq Chanel ☺️🙌
@carolina79023 жыл бұрын
Love that you included spots you visited in the description box! Thanks Elena & Stacey!
@Alderina3 жыл бұрын
My granpa’s brother lives here. I like the area so much.
@karissastoner65033 жыл бұрын
I was so excited for this video!! Jackson Heights is one of my favorite neighborhoods in NYC!!
@rainbowliann3 жыл бұрын
As a new yorker, I loooooove this series ❤️🙌🏾 We are not at all “ghost town”
@ILY2MuchProductions3 жыл бұрын
Stacy was an amazing guide and explaining everything so well!! Felt like I was really there with you guys
@asthakaul3 жыл бұрын
Love this series and thank you so much Stacey for sharing your story and introducing us to Jackson Heights!
@inahaze61923 жыл бұрын
Elena, i congratulate you for this initiative. This series is an absolute gem for us who cannot visit or even get to NY. It is my dream, as a European, to go there and live for a while. I love experiencing these bits of each block through your channel, it even gives me hope that one day i will go there eventually. Until then, daydreaming will do.....
@greenmachine56002 жыл бұрын
Good luck
@jeannelle_3 жыл бұрын
I’m loving the explore NYC series!!! Saving this video for the next time I visit nyc! 💖😱
@Bewen_3 жыл бұрын
You have to come! Chck out my videos that are based in NYC as well :)
@NeatNeat1213 жыл бұрын
Love this series! Great to see those areas of NYC that don't get so much attention in the guidebooks and hear the stories, there is so much to see!
@Shreddhaa3 жыл бұрын
I love Jackson Heights and the insanely good street food there! Everything about this video was incredible and so informative
@anitacarter80603 жыл бұрын
Wow 🤩 This was fantastic… I learned so much about NYC!
@xobethaniee3 жыл бұрын
I love these and the apartment videos you’re doing of NYC! I feel like you’re helping romanticize New York again when in the past few years it has seemed so unattainable to the “average” person and all about the grind and hustle.
@gisela11223 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Elena! And thank you Stacey for sharing your knowledge and story!
@MrWright143 жыл бұрын
I'm moving to New York in August and these videos are doing nothing but peaking my excitement!
@nicolebutler10843 жыл бұрын
Came here for you Elena but stayed for Stacey!!! What an amazing human!! Thank you for sharing your story, Stacey.
@staceycarrillo83013 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! 💖☺️
@beneditocrispim95543 жыл бұрын
Great video showing in the same place various cultures. To be in contact with others ways of life enriching our life.
@ashtonfaith3 жыл бұрын
your videos are SO well done, i can seriously see you filming documentaries for netflix one day
@SaraLeanne3 жыл бұрын
Waaaait I want Stacey to be my tour guide if I ever go back to NYC!!
@ElenaTaber3 жыл бұрын
She’s the best :,)
@AlexandraAnnette3 жыл бұрын
so cool!!!!! i like the idea of exploring different areas in nyc
@nicolewei68083 жыл бұрын
So well made and informative !! 🥰 Completely foreign to me as an Australian but so cool to see a snapshot of Jackson Heights. Thanks Elena! And Stacey!!
@sebastianbonahora63193 жыл бұрын
I was crossing my fingers for you to go to La Gran Uruguaya, I grew up eating there and I was so happy to see you eating el vigilante de grasa.
@SweetLifeLoverNo13 жыл бұрын
I love love love this video! The editing, the videography, the music, your lovely host, the food, everything made me feel so relaxed, dreamy and hopeful! Thank you Elena!
@vanessamagula8733 жыл бұрын
this is awesome! just curious, are you compensating the guides in these videos? I think that would be really cool especially since they are such an integral part of these neighborhood tours, and I would especially love to see BIPOC New Yorkers getting the money they deserve for their contributions!
@aineomalley64313 жыл бұрын
I had never heard of Jackson heights. That was so wonderful to see all the different cultures of food and clothes in a few blocks. If I ever get the chance to New York, IL definitely head for Jackson Heights. Thanks for another great view of New York from lockdown Ireland.
@greenmachine56002 жыл бұрын
Make sure to try out all the food.
@karminababy3 жыл бұрын
Her story made this video even more beautiful! Love this and the connections you’re making and sharing with us!
@khandodolma53163 жыл бұрын
love to see this as a Tibetan-American!!! thank u for showcasing
@YasminaMartin3 жыл бұрын
love hearing Stacey's perspective and seeing alll these great spots. please do Bed Stuy sometime ! would love that
@clauauaudia3 жыл бұрын
Hi from Jalisco, México! 🇲🇽 Love the representation 🥰 she is awsome and knew so much!
@ClaireBurgi3 жыл бұрын
My neighborhood! ❤️ A lot of people sleep on Queens when they come to visit NYC, but Queens is the best! Astoria, Forest Hills, and Flushing would also be excellent places to visit!!
@PattyLongLegs_3 жыл бұрын
Already my favorite series on KZfaq and it’s only episode 2 🕺🏼
@arireb3 жыл бұрын
Ok so like I learned so much more from this one vid than any history class
@aylencarolinabramajo8673 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving us a look into diversity, it's beautiful!
@SivanIlan3 жыл бұрын
Your creative vision really shines through this series and the vids keep getting better! Would love it if you had captions/text overlays for the dif locations and when wearing masks and talking (it’s a bit muffled). Can’t wait for the next episode in the series!!! xo
@melissacho3 жыл бұрын
KZfaq: how much b-roll would you like to ha-- Elena: yes Another spectacularly researched and produced mini travel doc, bravo!
@karapeak81763 жыл бұрын
This was so amazing! I'm not sure if I'll be able to move to New York or not just yet, but one of the neighborhoods I've looked at is Jackson Heights and this video made it seem like I was visiting in person. Love this series, Elena!
@martinatejas77043 жыл бұрын
I love these types of videos! Keep this way, you’re great
@itsRonDavis3 жыл бұрын
32 seconds since posted?! I feel like a real fan 😆. Like the beyond your block approach.
@pennycasson66873 жыл бұрын
Hey Elena, you are the coolest person ever (I literally want to be you when I'm older). I'm 18 and from Australia and am about the leave home for university. Can you please do a video on moving away and creating a lifestyle in a new environment. xxx
@tammyriot7773 жыл бұрын
Wishing you even more success and recognition, Elena! Your content is such good quality. 🥺💯✨💖
@carminatv88273 жыл бұрын
Stacey is such a great guide!
@melissario60963 жыл бұрын
I recently moved from Jackson Heights to another state and this really made me shed a tear. I miss home!
@kathycook76723 жыл бұрын
Missing NYC thanks for your videos .❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦
@kcwestfall3 жыл бұрын
😳 I used to live in Jackson Height twenty eight years ago. You brought back good memories. La Uruguayan Bakery is still the best. TFS
@jamieandrews99193 жыл бұрын
Stacey did an amazing job!
@jillianwybenga72403 жыл бұрын
Hey Elena! Loved this video and series-- would you mind sharing if you, Stacey and your cameraperson tested negative for covid before filming together with masks off? I so appreciate you wearing masks as you explore Jackson Heights and enter places of business, but seeing you and Stacey speaking together at close range with masks off is triggering my covid-anxiety.
@heyrhi3 жыл бұрын
Your editing is SO GOOD! 👌🏻🔥 also, this video definitely made me miss NYC (and travel in general lol) 😭🥺
@annaymous3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THESE VIDEOS! NYC is so richly diverse and i love how you celebrate that.
@greenmachine56002 жыл бұрын
It really is.
@Sydneyrella3 жыл бұрын
Your love for all of NYC really shows through this series, thank you for this ❤️
@melissadelatorre80503 жыл бұрын
Elena, maybe you can highlight a non-profit that caters to the issues faced in the communities you’re highlighting.
@aviaviles10193 жыл бұрын
We have a lot of non profits here. Chhaya CDC - advocates for tenant rights of south asian communities DRUM - advocates for immigrant rights of Desi community NICE - advocates for immigrant worker rights of Latinx community AAFE - advocates for immigrant rights of Chinese community Voces Latina - advocates for the rights of survivors of domestic violence SVP - advocates for the rights of street vendors Colectivo Intercultural Transgrediondo - advocates for the rights of Latinx trans community There's so many more in our neighborhood I couldn't possibly list them all here. But I encourage you to check the above mentioned.
@lunabombay3 жыл бұрын
My Hometown thanks for sharing =)
@alexandravita99443 жыл бұрын
Really love this serie, looking forward new episodes soon
@crystalcosmicreads2 жыл бұрын
I was born in Brooklyn then moved to the Bushwick/Ridgewood area in Brooklyn/Queens and lived there until the age of 10 then moved out of state. I would love for you to explore that area. I'm Puerto Rican and African American (biracial) and am proud of where I'm from. My grandmother and mom immigrated to Brooklyn from PR and my paternal grandparents moved to Brooklyn from the south as well. I've always loved the area I was born and raised at and would love other people to explore it too!
@julies4983 жыл бұрын
Keep up with these awesome videos I love New York series so different from here in California. Girl you make it seem like if I was in New York so cool with the diversity and culture. Hopefully one day I get to visit and experience New York!
@victoriamayrose52193 жыл бұрын
stacey is gorgeous in every sense of the word
@serenalewis1013 жыл бұрын
I love just food . Great video!
@hellokaitlinn3 жыл бұрын
I love the stories that these videos tell. I’m not able to explore in the city like I would before COVID, so these videos make me feel like I’m there 💕
@annishaborah2993 жыл бұрын
really love this concept and truly love learning about all these different neighborhoods! it's so painful to watch you eat all those treats and not be able to try them!
@shrutibakshi28573 жыл бұрын
Love this take on NYC. Seen many best and top 10s and must haves... But exploring with a local is a great fresh take! I am in love with this city and want to travel there once! I am indian so maybe a local indian episode is in the near future?? 😁
@Milamusic13 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the history part!!!!! keep this series coming pleaseeee
@sabela.vazquez3 жыл бұрын
Elena, this was so so so good. Thank you for making these and allowing us to travel, learn and explore through a screen, specially during times like these!
@sabela.vazquez3 жыл бұрын
And also thank you to the amazing guide! Soooo inspiring!!!!
@klaudiamegger19143 жыл бұрын
wow, I love this videos! I'm dreaming of going to NY one day and after your vlogs I want even more if it possible! Also, the editing and shots are INCREDIBLE!! love, from Poland
@yolandaramos17373 жыл бұрын
If you visit Jackson heights be respectful. Do not treat our neighborhood like it’s the city or your home if you come from the city. These are homes to many minority groups. We do not want gentrification in our community. Many people from the city come and simply don’t respect. This is a place of culture and many languages. Don’t expect people to speak English just for you. Don’t call the cops on street/subway vendors. Don’t bother or harass kids/teens that have lived here their whole lives. And don’t move in this neighborhood if you can’t handle different races cultures and ways of life.
@emilyjn61473 жыл бұрын
you are so good at capturing the beauty and meaning in the places you go. it gives me the inspiration that i tend to lose frequently. thank you! 💓
@s0ggywaffles3383 жыл бұрын
omg so exciting, I grew up in Jackson Heights, i now live adjacent to the neighborhood