The document describes the author's first trip to New York City from Taiwan in August 2008 when they were 25 years old. They were very excited to travel abroad for the first time and visit New York, which had long been a destination they wanted to visit. The author found everything about the trip memorable, from getting their first passport and visa to taking their first international flight. The document expresses the author's love for New York City and desire to be a part of it, referencing the song "New York, New York". Places visited in New York are then listed.