Best cities to travel to
For density, food, energy, and 24-hour life.
Some travelers want to be in cities — and not all cities are worth the trip. These are the destinations where the urban experience is the point.
14 destinations
Japan
East AsiaExtraordinary food, culture, and cities. Nothing quite prepares you for it.
Lisbon, Portugal
Western EuropeThe best value city in Western Europe.
South Korea
East AsiaSeoul is one of the most exciting cities in Asia.
Colombia
South AmericaMedellin is one of the most exciting cities in the world right now.
Italy
Western EuropeThe benchmark for food, history, and beauty.
Mexico
North AmericaMexico City is world-class. Add the coast, ruins, and food culture.
Australia
OceaniaVast, varied, relaxed. Reef, Sydney, and proper wilderness in one.
Croatia
Eastern EuropeDubrovnik, the Adriatic coast, ancient cities. Compact and beautiful.
Argentina
South AmericaBuenos Aires has the best steakhouses and nightlife in South America.
Morocco
North AfricaMedinas, desert, mountains, and coast — sensory and varied.
Turkey
Middle EastIstanbul alone is worth the trip. Add Cappadocia, the coast, and ancient ruins.
Vietnam
Southeast AsiaThe best food in Southeast Asia, remarkable scenery, a long coastline.
South Africa
Sub-Saharan AfricaCape Town is stunning. Safari, wine country, dramatic coast in one trip.
Taiwan
East AsiaBest street food in the world, dramatic gorges, deeply welcoming culture.
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Lisbon, Portugal — The best value city in Western Europe.
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