Posted: May 5, 2014 | 10:58 PM
by Jared Goldstein
Received April 23rd 2014
Hi Jared,
I was with a group that came down from northern B.C. from a dance studio in ... August of 2009.
So many great memories, riding the subway, all the great landmarks of course, excellent food, etc.
I didn’t think having a guide was a great idea, thinking that we would be led around from site to site on some tight schedule, I thought I would have a lot more fun exploring on our own. You have such a wide knowledge of your city, we had lots of questions and it was great to hear from a local born and raised person, I really liked when you pointed out different places in NYC where movies had been filmed.
I think the great thing for me was how you handled the different ages within our group, it’s not easy keeping both adults AND teenagers from 13-19 entertained, and you handled it with humour and patience.
I was humbled by Ground Zero, it really is hallowed ground and I wasn’t prepared for how big that site is, how big the devastation was and how horrific it must have been, thanks for taking us there, and to that beautiful church beside it with all those pictures of people that had perished.
One thing I remember and still chuckle at was your story of how you took a trip up to northern Canada, and you had some anxiety because there were no people around anywhere, you are a great story teller, you are able to speak and connect to any age group.
C. and I talk about coming back – so many places we’d like to spend more time in – and if we do I doubt we could afford to have you just for ourselves, but we would definitely take you out for supper when we do.
Best of luck and success with your business and your life! God bless, T.
T.M. northern British Columbia
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Posted: Apr 7, 2014 | 6:39 PM
by Jared Goldstein
4/7/2014
Student Group Escorting recommendation:
Hi ____,
Jared has been with my company for about 6 years. It may be 7 years.
In any case, Jared is always on time, he is extremely organized. If he is unsure of something, he clarifies nicely, and he always professional.
He has received feed back from many of the groups we send him with. They find him knowledgeable and kind. The one time we received any negative feed back, he took the information in stride and adjusted accordingly.
I always feel like my groups will be safe, on time and well taken care of. I recommend Jared wholeheartedly, he would be a good addition to any company's team.
Sincerely,
___ ____
Tour Director
A student arts tour company based in New York City.
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Posted: Apr 7, 2014 | 6:31 PM
by Jared Goldstein
April 7th 2014
Hi Jared,
Thank you so much for taking us on the walking tour this week. The students [11 to 13 years old] enjoyed the walking tour immensely - you were able to connect with them and have them really listen and stay focused. We appreciate that as we know from experience that not all
tour guides are able to do so!
We hope to see you again in a few years,
_____ _______
______ Montessori School
___, ON
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Posted: Mar 19, 2014 | 10:28 PM
by Jared Goldstein
Hi Jared,
Thanks for all of your help this past weekend. The group seemed very happy on Friday's walking tour, and your help on Parade day was very important to the success of the program.
Look forward to seeing you again!
From the owner of a company that services marching bands.
3/18/2014
I love working on the St. Patrick's Day and Thanksgiving Day Parades.
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Posted: Mar 15, 2014 | 12:27 AM
by Jared Goldstein
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Posted: Mar 14, 2014 | 11:49 PM
by Jared Goldstein
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Posted: Mar 14, 2014 | 10:16 PM
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Posted: Mar 14, 2014 | 9:42 PM
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Posted: Mar 14, 2014 | 8:17 PM
by Jared Goldstein
6 weeks until King's Day, Holland's national holiday.
April 26th and thereabouts is a great time for a Dutch Nieuw Amsterdam Walking Tour of the
Downtown colonial district.
Here are just two of my favorite, surprising facts about New York City's dynamic Dutch heritage:
Did you know that the most popular language of Nieuw Amsterdam was French? You'd think it would be Dutch!
Did you know that 1/3 of Nieuw Amsterdam's residents had some economic connection with alcohol?
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