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  1. the urbanist: bangkok
    The Best Thai Food in Bangkok, From High to LowTwo chefs, a brewer, a pop star, and a flock of other food-obsessed locals reveal their favorite spots for authentic Thai eats.
    By Andrew Parks
  2. the urbanist: london
    Now and Then: Two Ways to Experience the Architecture of LondonThis is an old city, and over the millennia has been built on top of itself by generations, each bringing with it its own design ideals.
    By Coco Khan
  3. the urbanist: beijing
    The Fashion Insider’s Guide to Shopping in BeijingA bevy of boundary-nudging young designers have married the “Made in China” label with cutting-edge cool.
    By Jamie Fullerton and Paula Jin
  4. the urbanist: barcelona
    How to Get Your Gaudí Fix in Barcelona — Minus the CrowdsUnder-the-radar alternatives to Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, and more.
    By Jackie Bryant
  5. the urbanist: cape town
    10 Souvenirs You Should Buy in Cape Town, According to LocalsA proper haul includes Zulu ceremonial spoons, Kalahari salt, and buttery-soft leather bags.
    By Sarah Khan
  6. How to Do Paris Like a French GirlA guide to a weekend in Paris, France, including the best areas to stay in, restaurants, and things to do.
    By Aude White
  7. How to Have the Best Late-Fall Weekend on the Emerald CoastWhat to do, where to eat, and the best lodging and hotels in South Walton, Florida.
    By Blane Bachelor
  8. Boise Is Home to More Than Just a Convention CenterIdaho’s capital is drawing leisure travelers with a booming culinary scene, new and revamped hotels, and a growing wine industry.
    By Blane Bachelor
  9. A Love Note to San Miguel de AllendeHow best to soak up the culture of the bustling Mexican city.
    By Julie Meade
  10. Go Beyond the Housewives to Discover Orange County’s Natural BeautyA guide to the best surfing, restaurants, hiking, shopping, and beaches in Orange County, California.
    By Cate Huguelet
  11. Pass By Lisbon and Visit Portugal’s Alentejo Region InsteadWhere to eat, drink wine, and sleep in a former monastery in Portugal’s Alentejo region
    By Chadner Navarro
  12. The North Fork Is Still a Great Weekend Getaway in the FallWhy a weekend trip to the North Fork doesn’t always have to happen at the height of summer.
    By Sarah Theeboom
  13. What the Worst Team in Baseball Taught Me About My Mom’s FamilyHow a California MLB road trip, from San Diego’s Petco Park to the Oakland Coliseum, changed my relationship with my mom.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  14. The Outer Banks Are a Perfect Year-Round Beach DestinationA guide to the 130 miles of beaches, the vacation-house rentals, the historic sites, and the 15-cent-shrimp happy hours.
    By Shayla Martin
  15. What the Worst Team in Baseball Taught Me About My Mom’s FamilyHow a California MLB road trip, from San Diego’s Petco Park to the Oakland Coliseum, changed my relationship with my mom.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  16. the urbanist: dubai
    How to Live Like a Sheikh in Dubai (For a Day, Anyway)When it comes to the finer pleasures in life, this city is second to none.
    By Siobhan Downes
  17. the urbanist: dubai
    Worthwhile Alternatives to Dubai’s Most Popular SightsBurj Khalifa, Jumeirah Mosque, and the Dubai Museum are fantastic — but they’re also swarming with tourists.
    By Laura Coughlin
  18. the urbanist: london
    All the Galleries, Theaters, and Art Hubs You Should Know in South LondonHand-picked by Zoe Whitley, curator of contemporary international art at Tate Modern.
    By Christine Ajudua
  19. the urbanist: dubai
    The Skeptic’s Guide to Art and Culture in Dubai (Yes, It Exists)From galleries tucked inside budget hotels to compelling street art, here’s where the resident culturati get their fix.
    By Kerry McDermott
  20. 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
  21. Spend Your Last Weeks of Summer in East Hampton and AmagansettA guide to the area’s many beaches (including tips on parking and permits), restored-carriage-house inns, vegan smoothies, and spin-class options.
    By Caitlin Brody
  22. Pass By Lisbon and Visit Portugal’s Alentejo Region InsteadWhere to eat, drink wine, and sleep in a former monastery in Portugal’s Alentejo region
    By Chadner Navarro
  23. Kansas City Is More Than Barbecue and Jazz … But Those Parts Are StellarKansas City, Missouri, is a dynamic, growing city that’s a perfect trip for families, art lovers, history buffs, food geeks, and jazz fans.
    By Shayla Martin
  24. The Staten Island Beaches Should Be Your Summer DestinationA guide to spontaneous, easy in-the-city getaways to the beaches on Staten Island and Coney Island.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  25. The Best Way to Spend Summer in ProvincetownWhere to go, what to eat, and how to navigate the tides at the beach in Provincetown.
    By Mike Albo
  26. Driving Through Italy Is the Path to La Dolce VitaMilan, Florence, and Cap Ferrat form a triangle — here’s the best way to tour them, by car.
    By Hannah Seligson
  27. “I’m Embarrassed I’ve Never Gone to the Rockaways”An exhaustive guide to the Rockaway peninsula.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  28. Pittsburgh’s Charm Extends Beyond the SteelersPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, boasts excellent, off-the-beaten-path art, terrific boutique hotels, and a lively restaurant scene.
    By Sarah Theeboom
  29. the urbanist: london
    The Fashion Insider’s Cheat Sheet to Shopping in LondonWhere to begin in the city that produced names as renowned as Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen, while home to Savile Row.
    By Coco Khan
  30. the urbanist: honolulu
    Where the Locals Would Stay in Honolulu If They Weren’t LocalIncluding tropical boutique hotels, stately legacy resorts, and a beach spot that’s perfect for budget travelers.
    By Ligaya Malones
  31. the urbanist: cape town
    10 Souvenirs You Should Buy in Cape Town, According to LocalsA proper haul includes Zulu ceremonial spoons, Kalahari salt, and buttery-soft leather bags.
    By Sarah Khan
  32. 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
  33. the urbanist: london
    Now and Then: Two Ways to Experience the Architecture of LondonThis is an old city, and over the millennia has been built on top of itself by generations, each bringing with it its own design ideals.
    By Coco Khan
  34. the urbanist: san juan
    Go Deeper: What to Read, Watch, and Follow Before Visiting San JuanOur essentials include Boricua cookbooks, a Frontline documentary, and graphic novels starring Puerto Rico’s first female superhero.
    By Kathleen Squires
  35. the urbanist: dubai
    Dubai After Dark: The Perfect Night Out for Every PersonalityWhatever your jam — a dive-y bowling alley, a swanky sushi bar, a beach club where bikini girls ride inflatable swans — this city delivers.
    By Laura Coughlin
  36. The Unbearable Sameness of CitiesWhat my journey across the United States taught me about indie cafés and Ikea lights.
    By Oriana Schwindt
  37. the urbanist: london
    11 Souvenirs You Should Buy in London, According to LocalsPay no mind to those telephone box keychains and Queen Elizabeth bobbleheads. Our insiders have much better suggestions for gifts to go.
    By Coco Khan
  38. the urbanist: london
    My Favorite End: A Comedian’s Guide to South LondonNish Kumar, a stand-up comedian and presenter of BBC satirical news show The Mash Report, digs into the stomping ground of his youth.
    By Coco Khan
  39. Last Valentine’s Day I Traveled for Love. This Year I’ll Be Staying Put.How my romantic Valentine’s weekend ended with both of us sick and him in the E.R.
    By Nneka M. Okona
  40. Where Big Freedia Goes to See Real Bounce in New OrleansPlus: Recommendations from the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, tips for what to order at Compère Lapin, and a guide to your best low-key bar crawl.
    By Kate Donnelly
  41. Spend Your Last Weeks of Summer in East Hampton and AmagansettA guide to the area’s many beaches (including tips on parking and permits), restored-carriage-house inns, vegan smoothies, and spin-class options.
    By Caitlin Brody
  42. A Bermuda Weekend Escape Is Easier Than You Might ThinkJust 600 miles off the Carolina coast, the island has great restaurants, luxe hotels, and pretty pink-sand beaches.
    By Matthew Monagan