The southern Polish city of Krakow is one of the country’s oldest and most beautiful cities. As the former capital, the entirety of Krakow Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny)—Europe’s largest medieval square—contains...
Hong Kong attracts visitors with its iconic skyline, dazzling shopping and culinary scenes, and distinct Chinese and British cultural influences. The former British colony is an autonomous region comprised of islands and mainland areas off of China’s southern coast....
The Swedish capital draws travelers with its mix of Viking history, contemporary and classical architecture, and cutting-edge design. Visitors head straight for Gamla Stan (Old Town) and the Vasa Museum before checking out the city’s museums, parks, and UNESCO World...
Located on the northern shores of the Gulf of Thailand, Bangkok is a sprawling metropolis with shining gold temples, frenetic markets, and cutting-edge malls. Visitors have endless options for exploration amid its bustling avenues, back lanes, gardens,and the...
Celebrated as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is the capital of Tuscany and the region’s artistic treasure trove. A maze of cobblestone streets and former palaces, the city’s historic center showcases a time capsule of medieval Italy and is ideal for...
A floating city made up of more than 100 islands, Venice is a top northern Italian destination thanks to its mix of high culture, classical romance, and baroque architecture. Skip-the-line tickets are a savvy traveler’s ally for top attractions such as St. Mark’s...
Oslo is the urban heart of Norway and represents Scandinavia at its most rarefied. Packed with world-class art museums and head-turning architecture, the capital city is a beautiful (and often pricey) place to explore. Walking tours, hop-on-hop-off bus itineraries,...
With it’s whirl of neon lights and over-the-top style, Las Vegas is one of the world’s most iconic party spots. It’s a well-earned reputation—revelers shouldn’t miss its poolside nightlife scene—but there’s a lot to experience beyond the casinos. Visitors can dine at...
A cultural melting pot where hippies and tech workers mingle over tacos, dim sum, and artisanal coffee, San Francisco has something for every kind of traveler. With weather patterns as diverse as its neighborhoods, the City by the Bay offers international flavor in...
In Istanbul, East meets West. Bisected by the Bosphorus, the city is one of only a few in the world that straddles two continents. As Istanbul is one of the largest cities in Europe, guided tours help make logistics and navigation manageable. On the European side,...
