Country and city guides — where to go, when to go, and what to see once you’re there.
Photo by Alberto Lora on Unsplash Whitewashed cliffs, blue domes, and thousands of islands to pick from — Greece rewards going beyond Santorini alone. Where to Stay Santorini’s Oia gets the sunset views and the crowds; Imerovigli offers similar caldera views with more quiet. On other islands, staying just outside the main port town usually…
Photo by David Edelstein on Unsplash Tokyo’s neon streets to Fuji’s quiet peak — Japan posted an all-time-high year for visitors, and it’s easy to see why. Where to Stay Tokyo’s Shinjuku and Shibuya put you near transit and nightlife; a quieter stay in Yanaka gives a more traditional, residential feel. A ryokan stay for…
Photo by Rachel Davis on Unsplash Fairy-tale castles, Christmas markets, and Berlin’s history — Germany covers a lot of ground for one country. Where to Stay Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg neighborhoods offer a local, less touristy base. Munich stays get pricier during Oktoberfest — book well ahead or expect a steep markup. See our…
Photo by Marcin Nowak on Unsplash London’s history and the countryside beyond it — the UK rewards getting outside the capital at least once. Where to Stay London’s Southbank and Shoreditch give walkable access without Zone 1 prices. Outside London, market towns and smaller cities are considerably cheaper and often more charming than their size…
Photo by Anna Sullivan on Unsplash Ancient ruins meet Caribbean coastline along the Yucatán — and the food scene alone is worth the trip. Where to Stay Tulum and Playa del Carmen offer beach-forward stays along the Riviera Maya, while Mexico City’s Roma and Condesa neighborhoods are the better base for food and culture over…
Photo by David Köhler on Unsplash Rome, the coastlines, and centuries of history in every direction — Italy rewards slowing down more than almost anywhere. Where to Stay Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood trades proximity to the Colosseum for cobblestone charm and better local restaurants. In smaller cities like Florence, staying just outside the historic center usually…
Photo by Lewis J Goetz on Unsplash Istanbul straddles two continents, and tourism here has been climbing faster than almost anywhere else on this list. Where to Stay Sultanahmet puts you steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, while Beyoğlu offers a livelier, more local nightlife scene across the Bosphorus. See our stay guide…
Photo by Luca Bravo on Unsplash The world’s top tourism earner by revenue, and a country too large to plan for as a single destination. Where to Stay In New York, Midtown puts you near major sights but costs more; Brooklyn neighborhoods like Williamsburg trade a short subway ride for lower prices and better food….
Photo by Theodor Vasile on Unsplash Spain earns the highest tourism revenue per visitor of any country on this list, and it shows the moment you land. Where to Stay Barcelona’s Eixample and Gràcia neighborhoods put you near the Gaudí sights without the crowds of the Gothic Quarter. Madrid’s Malasaña and Chueca areas offer a…
Photo by Anthony DELANOIX on Unsplash France draws more visitors than anywhere else on earth, and Paris is only the beginning of what’s here. Where to Stay In Paris, the Marais and Saint-Germain-des-Prés put you within walking distance of most major sights, while Montmartre offers a quieter, more residential feel a short ride from the…