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  1. A First-Timer’s Art-and-Design Guide to Buenos AiresArt Basel Cities Week is just around the corner. Here’s what to eat, see, do, and buy when you’re not working the festival circuit.
    By Ashlea Halpern
  2. the urbanist: bangkok
    Where to Rummage for Vintage in BangkokThree throwback obsessives share their lists of go-to scouting spots for military jackets, embroidered caftans, rare vinyl, and taxidermied ostriches.
    By Andrew Parks
  3. Celebrate Big Italian Art in a Small American TownHidden among the area’s showier gems, like Rhinebeck or Hudson, Cold Spring is an undiscovered jewel in the Hudson River Valley crown.
    By Michelle Standley
  4. the urbanist
    Introducing the UrbanistA new pop-up travel blog from New York Media, covering ten remarkable cities in ten action-packed weeks.
    By Ashlea Halpern
  5. The Unbearable Sameness of CitiesWhat my journey across the United States taught me about indie cafés and Ikea lights.
    By Oriana Schwindt
  6. the urbanist: bangkok
    Week 1: Bangkok, the Most Underrated City in Southeast AsiaTo give it a fair shake, you need at least five days — long enough that you won’t spend your whole trip sitting in traffic.
    By Andrew Parks
  7. the urbanist: barcelona
    A Lazy Day in Poble Sec, One of Barcelona’s Liveliest NeighborhoodsActress Rachel Lascar has called the area home for nearly a decade. Here’s where she likes to hang out.
    By Jennifer Ceaser
  8. the urbanist: cape town
    What Travelers Should Know About Cape Town’s Water CrisisThe city is battling an unprecedented drought, but don’t cancel your vacation plans — just be more conscientious.
    By Sarah Khan
  9. the urbanist: san francisco
    Where Star Bartender Nicolas Torres Drinks in San FranciscoThe cocktail slinger behind Lazy Bear and True Laurel loves classic margaritas, natural wine, and a grimy-good dive bar.
    By Aislyn Greene
  10. the urbanist: beijing
    To See Chinese Punks Lose Their Minds, Hit Up These Beijing LivehousesThe capital’s biggest musicheads on their favorite metal bars, grimy rock clubs, swanky jazz haunts, and more.
    By Jamie Fullerton and Paula Jin
  11. the urbanist: cape town
    Week 4: Cape Town Is Crazy Beautiful — and Buzzing With Creative EnergyYes, there are mountains you must climb and beaches you must bask upon, but the beauty of the Mother City is not merely skin deep.
    By Sarah Khan
  12. the urbanist
    San Francisco After Dark: The Perfect Night Out for Every PersonalityAn event planner, two chefs, and a drag queen lay out their multi-stop itineraries for an unforgettable evening.
    By Aislyn Greene
  13. the urbanist: honolulu
    Hike a Volcano, Volunteer on a Taro Farm, and Other Ways to Escape WaikikiWhen you’re full up on Honolulu, head for the hills. And by hills we mean volcanoes.
    By Ligaya Malones
  14. the urbanist: beijing
    Craft Beer Is a Big Deal in Beijing Now — Here’s Where to Drink ItAccording to Debbie Ma, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and member of the Beijing Homebrewing Society.
    By Jamie Fullerton and Paula Jin
  15. the urbanist: san francisco
    The Best Day Trips From San FranciscoHalf the joy of living in the Bay Area is leaving it behind. Here’s where the locals go when they need to get away.
    By Aislyn Greene
  16. the urbanist: bogotá
    Where the Locals Would Stay in Bogotá If They Weren’t LocalTraffic in the Colombian city can be a nightmare, so choose your hotel wisely.
    By Nicholas Gill
  17. the urbanist: london
    My Favorite End: A Rapper’s Guide to East LondonJammz, a grime emcee and producer, makes the case for the area where he was born and raised.
    By Coco Khan
  18. the urbanist: oaxaca
    The Urbanist’s Guide to OaxacaZapotec rap, blue-corn tetelas, petrified waterfalls.
    By Megan Frye
  19. the urbanist: san francisco
    Where the Locals Would Stay in San Francisco If They Weren’t LocalThe city is home to the world’s most expensive hotel rooms. But there is hope for budget(-ish) travelers.
    By Aislyn Greene
  20. the urbanist: bangkok
    Go Deeper: What to Read, Watch, and Download Before Visiting BangkokOur list of essentials includes a breakout short story collection, a street food doc, and a hand-painted city map.
    By Andrew Parks
  21. the urbanist: bogotá
    Go Deeper: What to Read, Watch, and Download Before Visiting BogotáOur list of essentials include the lesser-known novels of Gabriel García Márquez, a Vice documentary, and a hip-rolling psychedelic cumbia band.
    By Nicholas Gill
  22. the urbanist: honolulu
    Poi Donuts and Other ‘Broke Da Mouth’ Desserts in HonoluluWe hope you packed your stretchy pants, because this city is delicious.
    By Ligaya Malones
  23. the urbanist: san francisco
    The Architecture Buff’s Guide to San FranciscoA construction boom is underway and it’s driven by tech dollars. These are the buildings you need to know.
    By Aislyn Greene
  24. the urbanist: dubai
    Week 8: Everything You Think You Know About Dubai Is WrongThe UAE’s most populous city shines in luxury and opulence. But it’s also wildly diverse and ripe with possibility.
    By Laura Coughlin and Kerry McDermott
  25. the urbanist: san francisco
    The Best Breakfast Spots in San Francisco, According to LocalsIn the birthplace of artisanal toast, the first meal of the day is not only the most important — it’s practically a religion.
    By Aislyn Greene
  26. the urbanist: bangkok
    Wild Elephants and Jungle Biking: The Best Day Trips From BangkokEven the city’s biggest supporters sometimes need a break. From a “green lung” getaway to a triple-waterfall park, here’s where the locals escape.
    By Andrew Parks
  27. the urbanist: barcelona
    Go Deeper: What to Read, Watch, and Follow Before Visiting BarcelonaOur list of essentials includes a Colm Tóibín book, a podcast about entrepreneurs, and Javier Bardem.
    By Jennifer Ceaser
  28. the urbanist: beijing
    Scuba Dive the Great Wall of China and Other Escapes From BeijingCreative getaways for history buffs, hard-core cyclists, and appreciators of outré museums.
    By Jamie Fullerton
  29. the urbanist: bogotá
    How to Shop Like a Local in BogotáAchiote, Afro-Colombian vinyl, or all-natural soap — whatever you’re on the hunt for, here’s where to find it.
    By Nicholas Gill
  30. Your Dog Will Love the BerkshiresA guide to a weekend in the Berkshires, with the best restaurants, places to stay, and things to do.
    By Kristan Schiller
  31. travel
    Explore the New California Cool in SacramentoLive out your Lady Bird fantasies in this city with a burgeoning food-and-drink scene.
    By Blane Bachelor
  32. the urbanist: bangkok
    Your Perfect Afternoon: What to Eat, See, and Do in Bangkok’s Old TownNeoclassical architecture, squid ink soup, and a secret diving center: Local artist Pomme Chan guides us through the city’s buzziest creative enclave.
    By Andrew Parks
  33. the urbanist: san francisco
    Week Two: San Francisco Is the Most Dynamic City in America Right NowThe tech boom forever shifted the landscape, but old, radical San Francisco isn’t going down without a fight. Travelers can experience both worlds.
    By Aislyn Greene
  34. the urbanist: honolulu
    Week 5: Honolulu Is a Real City, Not Just a Vacation DestinationWaikiki is still a hit with tourists, but an inspiring wave of homegrown entrepreneurship has thrust many other neighborhoods into the spotlight.
    By Ligaya Malones
  35. the urbanist: cape town
    Go Deeper: What to Read, Watch, and Download Before Visiting Cape TownOur list of essentials includes Nelson Mandela’s memoir, the Rodriguez documentary, and a handy local restaurant app.
    By Sarah Khan
  36. the urbanist: cape town
    Your Perfect Saturday Night — or Thursday — in Cape TownEat in a parking lot, take a full-moon hike, and throw back cocktails with major views of Table Mountain.
    By Sarah Khan
  37. the urbanist
    Barcelona Is a Hotbed of Artistic Expression — Here’s Where to See ItThree curators on the trailblazing venues that keep them coming back for more.
    By Jennifer Ceaser
  38. the urbanist: san francisco
    Where Cannabis Enthusiasts Go to Get High on San FranciscoYou can legally buy cannabis at any dispensary in California. Here, the industry vanguard share their favorite places to get stoned on San Francisco.
    By Aislyn Greene
  39. the urbanist: bogotá
    Cloud Forests, Coffee Haciendas, and Other Ways to Escape BogotáThe city’s chaotic traffic and never-ending sprawl can feel suffocating. But take a short drive and you’re surrounded by Andean greenery.
    By Nicholas Gill
  40. the urbanist: dubai
    Go Deeper: What to Read, Watch, and Download Before Visiting DubaiOur list includes the first Emirati feature film, poetry about the Arab female experience, and the Instagram account of a billionaire crown prince.
    By Kerry McDermott
  41. the urbanist: bogotá
    Where Two of Bogotá’s Hottest Chefs Eat Every Meal of the DaySergio Meza’s and Álvaro Clavijo’s top picks for lamb ribs, two-handed sandwiches, and gin-and-salvia sours.
    By Nicholas Gill
  42. the urbanist: honolulu
    EDM Downtown and Jazz in Chinatown: A Live Music Guide to HonoluluWhatever you’re in the mood to hear — throbbing house music, indie hip-hop, slack-key guitar — Aloha Got Soul’s Roger Bong knows where to find it.
    By Ligaya Malones
  43. the urbanist: beijing
    Where the Locals Would Stay in Beijing If They Weren’t LocalFrom quirky options hidden down winding lanes to minimalist art-adorned hotels, the capital has superb — and superbly varied — options.
    By Jamie Fullerton
  44. the urbanist: bangkok
    You Can Do Better Than Khaosan RoadLeave the deep-fried scorpions to the backpackers. Here are five under-the-radar alternatives to Bangkok’s biggest tourist magnets.
    By Andrew Parks
  45. the urbanist: bangkok
    An Insider’s Guide to Bangkok’s Underground Art SceneAs the capital gears up for its inaugural Bangkok Art Biennale, artists and curators gather the courage to speak out in new and subversive ways.
    By Andrew Parks
  46. the urbanist: barcelona
    Week 3: There’s No Better Time to Go to Barcelona Than Right NowIn spite of its political issues, visiting the capital of Catalonia is still as safe as ever. And a dip in visitors means there are deals to be had.
    By Jackie Bryant
  47. the urbanist: barcelona
    Shantytowns and Air Raid Shelters: Peeling Back the Layers in BarcelonaWhat’s old is new again, thanks to a spate of notable urban renewal projects.
    By Jennifer Ceaser
  48. the urbanist: dubai
    The Best of Both Worlds: Dubai’s High and Low Food SpotsThere’s more to the city’s dining scene than Gordon Ramsay and Salt Bae.
    By Laura Coughlin
  49. the urbanist: cape town
    Penguin Beaches, Storybook Villages, and Other Ways to Escape Cape TownFive unique destinations within a couple hours’ drive of the Mother City, hand-picked by locals we trust.
    By Sarah Khan
  50. the urbanist: bogotá
    Bogotá’s Art Scene Is on Fire — These Are the Galleries to KnowA clutch of ambitious and experimental projects spread across town.
    By Nicholas Gill
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