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Get your sunglasses, wide-brim hat and water bottle ready, because as soon as the rain lets up, Portland, Oregon, suddenly bursts into activity with a great summer lineup of outdoor festivals that are worth planning a trip around. Whether you’re into music, food, beer or speeding down volcanoes in rickety hand-made vehicles, there’s an event for you.
When it comes to a night out in the Netherlands, Groningen nightlife has no equal. The northern city doesn’t do closing time, meaning revellers leaving clubs often cross paths with hawkers setting up their stalls on the market squares early in the morning.
Perhaps it’s not surprising that Tel Aviv boasts an enviable concentration of rooftop bars. With seaside Mediterranean views, consistently pleasant temperatures, and lush produce perfect for crafting refreshing cocktails, these bars are a must-visit. However, finding them isn’t always easy. Some are tucked away on the top floors of office buildings, while others cap the roofs of the city’s hotels.
There are more bourbon barrels aging right now in Kentucky than there are residents. Moreover, the Bluegrass State proudly produces 95 percent of the world’s bourbon supply. Louisville—aka ‘Bourbon City’—offers an array of distillery experiences, tours, classes, tastings, events, and an extensive cocktail scene. Get ready to let this spirit move you.
During the Inca Empire, the drink of choice for rituals and festivities waschicha, a beverage made from corn that was chewed to a pulp then fermented. In the mid-16th century, however, such a beverage just wouldn’t do for Spanish viceroyalty.
The region of Istria offers some of Croatia’s best foodie experiences, from dining on fresh seafood and hunting for truffles to tasting top-quality extra virgin olive oil, wines, and spirits.
Dubai loves to shop. The city has just about perfected the art of the mall, which is the de facto air-conditioned ‘town commons’, the place to go with the family, hang out with friends, and take in some entertainment. So what kind of goods should you look for? We’ve got the lowdown.
It’s a quaint establishment named Pllek, renowned for its remarkable sunsets. This hidden gem may not be particularly familiar to those outside of Amsterdam, yet it offers a unique experience worth seeking out.
A familiar smell wafted out of the Jamsil Lotte Hotel in summer 2018 as 500 people across South Korea gathered in Seoul to receive one of the highest bragging rights in the local food scene. In the last leg of the competition with 578,000 hopeful applicants, the final contestants challenged their palates in a blind taste test for the accolade in question – achimmelier(chicken sommelier) certification. That familiar smell? It’s the greasy aroma of a national obsession: KFC – Korean fried chicken.
Dubai may be home to the largest mall in the world, and its consumerism might be ingrained in the city’s very essence; however, there are numerous alternatives to your typical chain store shopping. The city boasts a vibrant independent shopping scene, often located in detached villas or smaller community malls, that promises to offer more exciting options than the usual Gucci, Prada, or Chanel.
From health-food cafes selling superfood salads and kombucha to ambient ocean-side restaurants serving up everything from steak to sushi, the Cayman Islands has definitely earned its title as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. This reputation is further enhanced by food festivals like Taste of Cayman and Cayman Cookout, the latter of which boasts renowned chefs as former hosts.
Fredericksburg, Virginia, is celebrated for its small-town charm, colorful colonial architecture, and rich Civil War history. However, there’s a culinary revolution happening here, blending traditional favorites with a fresh wave of flavors for both locals and visitors alike.
Hoi An is a town unlike any other in Vietnam. Once the commercial capital of the Champa Empire, a seafaring people who ruled over Vietnam’s central coast, it became a busy port city between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Rio de Janeiro is famous for its stunning beaches, verdant surroundings, and kaleidoscopic Carnival. However, away from the white sands, the often under-explored city center contains many inconspicuous bars that retain an old-world charm and uniquecariocastyle. Here are eight of the best hidden bars that Rio’s historic city center has to offer.
Marrakesh is not necessarily known for its drinking scene; the majority of restaurants in the city won’t offer a wine list with your menu. However, this doesn’t mean your visit has to be totally dry. The red city’s confluence of themed bars, smoky pubs, and rooftop getaways means this cosmopolitan desert wonderland can indeed quench your thirst.
One of Glasgow’s claims to fame is its nightlife. Think about its drinking scene, and you may picture wood-panelled pubs stocked to the ceiling with whisky. You’d be right; the city still retains plenty of places with that old-school charm. Moreover, Glasgow’s appeal also lies in its diverse blend of traditional and modern. To help you have a night to remember, here’s where you can sample the best of Scotland’s biggest city.
Tunisians love to eat, but not as much as they love to feed their guests. If you’re invited to a Tunisian home for dinner, you’ll be regaled with a variety of heartwarming and palate-pleasing delights. Beautiful ceramic platters painted in colourful geometric patterns or the traditional green and yellow make the presentation of a dish as impressive as its preparation – you’ll want to dig in immediately.
There is no denying the staying power of the almightycafecitoin South Florida. Bustling window nooks serving up these sugar-infused Cuban coffees have been institutions since the Cuban Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s, when masses of Cubans fled their homeland for the US, bringing their coffee preferences with them.
Hotels—at least, the very best of them—are so much more than a place to bed down. Often, hotels are the epicenter of a city’s nightlife, offering guests and locals everything from sleek jazz lounges to innovative mixology bars. In our annual World’s Best survey, readers were asked to rank their favorite hotels on a number of categories, including value, service, and—of course—their nightlife scene. For some, the best hotel bar is a watering hole meant for mingling with fellow travelers and unwinding after a long flight. Others seek out low-lit, bass-thumping clubs, where they can while away the evening hours before slipping quickly, and easily, back to their rooms. In Aspen, visitors to The Little Nell are after cozy, après ski sessions that can languish long after the final run of the day. In Miami, on the other hand, the most highly ranked hotels offer a far more electric scene, with DJ lineups, boozy punch bowls, and more than a city’s share of ultraviolet lights. No matter the scene, be it pearls and cigars or bikinis and blue tiki cocktails, all of these hotels and resorts offer an entry into each destination’s particular brand of nightlife. So slide into one of those cushy, pin-tucked booths and order a drink—ask for the house specialty—because these are the world’s best hotels for nightlife.citymaps.com
Being a parent is rewarding, but it’s also riddled with responsibilities and a to-do list that redefines the term “the grind.” Between cleaning bottles, grocery shopping, crafting endless incarnations of chicken, and schlepping the brood to school, soccer, and beyond, moms and dads invariably watch the concept of free time evaporate as early as in the delivery room.