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If you’re looking for a way to break free of the tourists milling about downtown Philadelphia, check out Queen Village. This walkable maze of narrow streets in South Philly is home to eclectic shops, cozy local restaurants, eye-catching architecture, and, of course, historic sites.
Mexico City is an international metropolis with everything from Korean barbecue to top-class Japanese sushi. You can enjoy homemade pasta at a little Italian restaurant or amazing burgers on just about every street corner. However, the surprisingly difficult thing is finding a Mexican restaurant where you can sample local delights in a family-style setting.
Budapest’s seventh district, once home to a flourishing Jewish community that endured hardships after WWII, has transformed into one of the best bar-hopping neighborhoods on the bustling Pest side of the Danube.
Castles – whether ruined, regal, or otherwise – are a prominent feature of the Irish landscape. With approximately 3000 scattered across the country, there’s no shortage of history and grandeur on display.
Montana’s Old West history, majestic mountain ranges, and sprawling landscapes create a collection of modern cities. These urban hubs, filled with rugged individuals including artists, entrepreneurs, chefs, and tech enthusiasts, are breathing new life into once-quiet mining towns.
Visiting Augusta, Georgia, has long been the holy grail for golf fanatics, thanks to the world-famous Masters Tournament that kicked off here in 1934. However, today’s Augusta – Georgia’s second most populous city – has plenty to offer visitors beyond the glorious green of the Augusta National Golf Course.
Melbourne’s classic pubs, historic theatres, and basement bars offer more than just beer, Broadway, and Bloody Marys – they also feature some of the city’s best live music. You cannot visit Melbourne without spending a night squeezing into a packed independent venue to catch a raucous set by big-name international acts and local ‘next big thing’ bands.
Rugged coastal scenery and invigorating outdoor activities ignite your appetite along Ireland’s dramatic Wild Atlantic Way. Along the route, you’ll encounter artisans producing farmhouse cheeses, smoked salmon, chocolates, jams, beers, whiskeys, gins, and local specialities including foraged herbs and fresh-off-the-boat seafood. From north to south, make stops at epicurean highlights on this unforgettable drive.
Nairobi is a multifaceted African city undergoing dizzying development. It’s full of skyscrapers, crowded markets, and congested roads, but is also dotted with lush forests, hills, and a national park crawling with iconic wildlife. Therefore, there is a remarkable amount that can be experienced in just a couple of days.
Abu Dhabi’s humble roots are difficult to unearth. Following its oil boom, the city has become a playground for the Gulf’s rich and famous. However, beyond the luxurious hotels, it retains seductive charms and a treasure trove of souqs, traditional dhows, date palm gardens, and the occasional thirsty camel.
Qatar is well known for its towering skyscrapers, luxury hotels, and impressive feats of engineering that have enabled the cosmopolitan city of Doha to spring up in the middle of the desert. Common preconceptions lead many visitors to believe that a large proportion of their time in Qatar is likely to be spent inside air-conditioned buildings to escape the powerful heat of the sun. However, it might surprise you to discover that there is actually a plethora of exciting outdoor adventures to take part in, unique landscapes to explore, and extraordinary experiences to pursue outside of the constraints of the urban environment.
After a good night’s sleep, you’ll be feeling fresh and energized for the day ahead! Chow down on a hearty breakfast and get ready to explore. A great place to eat is within one of London’s trendy little cafe’s on Kings Road. Tom’s Kitchen is a firm favourite, where they’ll serve breakfast no matter what time it is! 🙂
Antwerp has been the centre of the diamond trade since the 16th century and today boasts a multi-billion euro industry, with approximately 85 percent of the world’s rough diamonds passing through its streets. The mercantile city has also thrived on the cloth business historically, and since the rise of the Antwerp Six designers in the 80s, it has established itself as a global fashion powerhouse. This vibrant city features picturesque streets filled with some of the best designer and high-end vintage shopping experiences in Europe, combined with an array of edgy and glamorous places to see and be seen.
There are few destinations that so readily call to mind the idea of a road trip as the American West, and in many cases, that brings up mental images of a convertible winding along the jagged windswept California coast where it meets the Pacific Ocean.
Paradise wasn’t lost, but it surely suffered. Hurricanes Irma and Maria bore down on the Caribbean last fall, affecting nearly 30 percent of the region. What’s incredible to see is that our readers voted in support of those in need: nine out of the 15 islands on this year’s World’s Best list were impacted by the storms, especially St. John, Virgin Gorda, and Vieques. Some will spend years recovering, while others, like Anguilla, are rebounding with remarkable speed. What all of these favorites have in common is unrivaled beauty and rich histories that outlive nature’s tempests.
An easy weekend trip from New York City and Boston, Rhode Island is best known for its state capital, Providence, and the opulent Gilded Age mansions that line Newport’s justly famous Cliff Walk. However, there’s much more to explore in this seaside state, from quaint small towns to stunning ocean views.
GoTravelDaily Local Cassandra Gambill moved to Madrid in 2010 to make her millions teaching English. Instead, she discovered a golden city that is vibrant, good-humored, and fast-paced yet leisurely; one in which you can just as easily while away your time sampling blood sausage in a traditional taberna as you can taking a boat out on the lake at Parque del Buen Retiro. For Cassandra, the combination of sunny weather and work-life balance makes Madrid a true gem.
