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Everyone’s heard of glamorous Hollywood, but Los Angeles is far more than a celebrity playground so don’t be turned off by the big screen stereotypes. Instead, explore everything from museums to markets in a city that is a hub of culture and entertainment. Just be sure to hire a car...
As the birthplace of the Renaissance period, opera and even gelato, Florence has enough cultural heritage to fill a whole lifetime. But while Italy’s former capital may at times seem stuck in a 15th-century time warp, its glitzy 21st-century boutiques and bustling cafés ensure the...
Elegant Edinburgh is without doubt one of Europe’s most attractive cities: the captivating sight of the castle perched atop its craggy rock catches your eye the second you step out of Waverley station. The UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns vie for your attention, the former a tightly knit huddle...
Buzzing, frenetic and steeped in history, Havana is one of the most bewildering and captivating cities in the Caribbean. Prepare for a culture shock and take a step back in time in a city gorged with architectural gems, 1950s cars and rum, rum and more rum. Whether you stay a day or a week,...
Buenos Aires is no place for the fainthearted. A whirl of animated diners, midnight dancers, hooting cars and vigorous protesting, this vast, sun-drenched city is the intense nucleus of one of South America’s most overtly passionate nations. From the animated crowds that fill the city’s plazas...
To the superficial eye, Boston seems designed for history textbooks and real estate brochures: home to defining events in the USA narrative, old brownstones guarded by wrought-iron fences and blooming trees. Look deeper, however, and you’ll discover a buzzing, contemporary Boston bypassed...
The fast pace of Bangkok’s streets can be somewhat intimidating for the first-time visitor, and some dismiss the capital city as too sprawling and soulless to be worth stopping off for long. But if you’re willing to get your hands dirty, negotiate the sois (side streets),...
