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  1. the urbanist: honolulu
    Where Organic Farmers and Top Chefs Eat in HonoluluOahu is teeming with farm-to-table fare, though it’s true — many locals still have a place in their hearts for Spam.
    By Ligaya Malones
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. the urbanist: cape town
    Art, Art Everywhere: The Gallery Hopper’s Guide to Cape TownThe city has everything a burgeoning art capital could need: thriving art schools, a booming gallery scene, and endless sources of inspiration.
    By Sarah Khan
  7. 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
  8. the urbanist: cape town
    A Top Sommelier’s Lowdown on the Western Cape WinelandsThanks to a temperate climate and fertile terrain, Cape Town is surrounded by distinct wine regions. Here’s how to tell them apart.
    By Sarah Khan
  9. the urbanist: cape town
    The Best Markets in Cape Town, According to LocalsEach one draws different crowds for different reasons: delicious global food, indie fashion finds, and great live entertainment.
    By Sarah Khan
  10. the urbanist: cape town
    Where Cape Town’s Hottest Chefs Eat OutIncluding their go-to spots for crispy hake tacos, curried oysters, doughssants, and authentic boerewors sausage.
    By Sarah Khan
  11. the urbanist: cape town
    Where Cape Town’s Hottest Chefs Eat OutIncluding their go-to spots for crispy hake tacos, curried oysters, doughssants, and authentic boerewors sausage.
    By Sarah Khan
  12. the urbanist: cape town
    How to Shop Like a Local in Cape TownTwo fashion-industry insiders tell us where they go for python bags, hand-painted busts, and lattice-weave bathrobes.
    By Sarah Khan
  13. 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
  14. the urbanist: cape town
    Where the Locals Would Stay in Cape Town If They Weren’t LocalWhat constitutes a “budget” hotel room in the Mother City is often much nicer than it needs to be.
    By Sarah Khan
  15. rebellions
    Child Steals Parents’ Credit Card, Flies to Bali Vacation After FightEat, pray, tantrum.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. the urbanist: barcelona
    Girona, Sitges, and Other Worthy Day Trips From BarcelonaWhen you’ve counted one too many fanny packs, head for the surrounding hills, or the sea, or a Game of Thrones–esque village.
    By Jennifer Ceaser
  19. the urbanist: barcelona
    The Bartender’s Guide to Barcelona’s Booming Cocktail SceneFor much of its natural history, the city was stuck on three drinks: beer, wine, and vermouth. Not anymore.
    By Jackie Bryant
  20. the urbanist: barcelona
    The Bartender’s Guide to Barcelona’s Booming Cocktail SceneFor much of its natural history, the city was stuck on three drinks: beer, wine, and vermouth. Not anymore.
    By Jackie Bryant
  21. 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
  22. everyday heroes
    Here’s the Woman Who Saved the Day in Yesterday’s Plane EmergencySouthwest pilot Tammie Jo Shults is the female Sully.
    By Naomi Elias
  23. 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
  24. the urbanist: barcelona
    Barcelona’s Best Food Markets, According to Anthony Bourdain’s FixerThese full-service bazaars have dry goods, fresh produce, restaurants and bars, butchers, fishmongers, and more.
    By Jackie Bryant
  25. 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
  26. the urbanist: barcelona
    Vermouth With a Side of Anarchy: The Perfect Night Out in BarcelonaThe capital is rightly famous for its nightlife, but going out is an art form. Actor Joan Martinez Vidal explains.
    By Jackie Bryant
  27. ahhhhhh
    A Woman Was Partially Sucked Out of a PlaneThe Southwest Airlines flight she was on was forced to make an emergency landing.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  28. the urbanist: barcelona
    How to Shop Like a Local in BarcelonaTake advantage of a homegrown shopping scene with a costume designer, interiors guru, and top chef as your guides.
    By Jennifer Ceaser
  29. the urbanist: barcelona
    How to Shop Like a Local in BarcelonaTake advantage of a homegrown shopping scene with a costume designer, interiors guru, and top chef as your guides.
    By Jennifer Ceaser
  30. 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
  31. the urbanist: barcelona
    Where the Locals Would Stay in Barcelona If They Weren’t LocalIncluding a bank turned hostel, a luxury hotel with a courtyard full of orange trees, and a sexy boutique inn with shrapnel in the walls.
    By Jackie Bryant and Jennifer Ceaser
  32. 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
  33. gallery
    See This Greek Party Island Through the Eye of an Acclaimed Photographer“The salty spray of the Aegean Sea. Basil and mint. The invigorating aroma of freshly painted whitewash.”
    By Morgan Sykes
  34. the urbanist
    Go Deeper: What to Read, Watch, and Download Before Visiting San FranciscoOur list of essentials includes a jailhouse podcast, a Harvey Milk documentary, and a 49-chapter love letter to the city.
    By Aislyn Greene
  35. 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
  36. travel
    The Best Umbrellas, According to SeattleitesIncluding black umbrellas, bubble umbrellas, even reversible umbrellas.
    By Maxine Builder
  37. 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
  38. the urbanist: san francisco
    A Day Out in Divisadero, San Francisco’s Epicenter of CoolOnce a sleepy residential neighborhood, it’s now one of the city’s best places to eat, drink, and hang out. The Mill’s Josey Baker explains.
    By Aislyn Greene
  39. 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
  40. the urbanist: san francisco
    San Francisco’s Most Coveted Reservations — and Where to Go If You Can’t Get InThree foodie locals on the restaurants they always book in advance, plus their top alternatives when it doesn’t pan out.
    By Aislyn Greene
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. the urbanist: san francisco
    How to Explore the Dogpatch, San Francisco’s Artsiest NeighborhoodThe former industrial area is now home to a groundswell of artistic expression. Workshop Residence creative manager Lisa Ellsworth takes us on a tour.
    By Aislyn Greene
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. see you space cowboy
    Finally, the World’s First Space Hotel Is Taking ReservationsStays start at $9.5 million.
    By Lilian Min
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. the urbanist: bangkok
    Handmade Lutes, Herbal Inhalers, and Other Souvenirs You Should Buy in BangkokPut down the snake whiskey. Step away from the elephant pants. Our sources have better ideas for what to bring home.
    By Andrew Parks
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