Cities of the world: just the gist
Neighborhoods and their vibe, the must-sees, local food and the scams to dodge — short enough to plan a trip in one evening.
- Where to stay in Istanbul — and what to seeSultanahmet, Galata, Karaköy or Kadıköy? Areas compared, plus must-sees and a 1–5 day plan.
- Where to stay in Phuket: beaches and areas comparedPatong for parties, Kata for families, Bang Tao for luxury, Rawai for long stays — every area compared.
- Where to stay in Pattaya: the areas comparedCentral for nightlife, Jomtien for families, Pratumnak for quiet, Naklua for seafood — areas compared.
- Where to stay in Antalya and on the Turkish RivieraFrom the Lara hotel strip to bohemian Kaş — the Antalya coast compared, area by area.
- Things to do in Dubai — and where to stayBurj Khalifa to the abra ride, free spots, day trips and the best areas to stay in Dubai.
- Things to do in Bangkok — and where to stayTemples, Chinatown, markets and rooftops, a 1–2 day plan and the best areas to stay in Bangkok.
- Where to stay in Rome — and what to seeHistoric Center, Monti, Trastevere or Prati? Rome neighborhoods compared, plus must-sees and food.
- Where to stay in Paris — and what to seeLe Marais, Saint-Germain or Montmartre? Paris areas compared, plus the must-sees and local finds.
- Things to do in ShanghaiThe Bund, Pudong, Yu Garden and the French Concession — plus where to stay and the apps you need.
- Common tourist scams and how to avoid themBracelets in Paris, the tea trap in Shanghai, “the palace is closed” in Bangkok — 18 scams and how to dodge them.
- A map of the countries you’ve visited: how to keep oneScratch map, app or list? What counts as “visited” and how to fill in your world map.
- Where to stay in New York CityMidtown, Downtown, the Upper West Side or Brooklyn? NYC neighborhoods compared, plus what to do.
- Where to stay in LondonWest End, South Bank, Kensington or Shoreditch? London areas compared, plus the best free sights.
- Where to stay in TokyoShinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza or Asakusa? Tokyo areas compared, plus the sights and local finds.
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