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Culture Trip insider travel guides to the world’s most exciting cities

Dublin

The Irish capital’s flourishing cultural scene complements its thriving nightlife

Milan

Italy’s fashion hub welcomes those inspired by creativity, art and aesthetics

Austin

The motto "Keep Austin Weird" sums up the home of live music, Tex-Mex and 1.5 million bats

Hong Kong

Chinese, British and indigenous influences fuse in a neon-lit metropolis unlike any other

Florence

The cradle of the Renaissance embodies romance with its legendary art and architecture

Beijing

Symbols of an imperial past and monuments to a high-tech future collide in China's capital

New York City

With the world in five boroughs, it's easy to be wide-eyed in the City That Never Sleeps

Edinburgh

Entwined with character, this city is a hybrid of natural beauty and urban wonders

Barcelona

With eccentric architecture and exceptional cuisine, this city knows no bounds

Shanghai

Even as China's finance hub speeds into the future, tradition persists in its narrow lanes

Prague

Baroque architecture, Bohemian art and Czech beer await in the City of a Hundred Spires

Paris

The City of Light has always drawn big thinkers: writers, revolutionaries, green pioneers

Tokyo

Only in Japan's capital are robots welcomed with the same enthusiam as spring's blossoms

Madrid

Energy, culture and diversity are the hallmarks of this beguiling Spanish metropolis

Sydney

From its golden sands to its world-class cuisine, ‘The Emerald City’ is an Australian gem

Melbourne

Home to city jaunts and seaside strolls, the state capital juxtaposes calm and chaos

Venice

The ‘floating’ lagoon city welcomes the culturally curious with its gastronomy and art

San Francisco

On the hills above the Bay, hippies and yuppies vie for space – and their city's identity

London

Curious skyscrapers, Brutalist blocks and Medieval relics jostle for space in London town

Berlin

Turbulent history and buzzing nightlife converge in Germany’s dynamic urban centre

Special Collections of Handpicked Hotels

One of a kind places to stay, now bookable directly on Culture Trip

Places to Stay

11 Dreamy Places To Stay in London for Budget or Blowout Trips

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5 Places To Stay in Shanghai With Contemporary Chinese Style

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5 Retro Places To Stay in Austin That Will Take You Back in Time

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7 Places to Stay in Los Angeles With Fascinating Histories

Food & Drink

11 Places To Stay in Paris That Are Perfect for Foodies

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9 Places To Stay in Tokyo Where Tradition and Modernity Meet

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7 Places To Stay in New York With Mesmerizing Rooftop Views

Places to Stay

6 Places To Stay in San Francisco With Incredible Cocktail Bars

Destination Wishlists

Curated travel ideas inspired by what you love

Guides & Tips

The Wishlist: A Foodie Guide to Tokyo

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The Wishlist: An Arty Guide to Paris

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The Wishlist: Solo Travel in Tokyo

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The Wishlist: A Foodie Guide to Paris

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The Wishlist: A Culture Vulture’s Guide to Tokyo

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The Wishlist: Solo Travel in Paris

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The Wishlist: A Wellness Guide to Tokyo

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The Wishlist: A Culture Vulture’s Guide to Paris

Start Exploring Toronto

Guides & Tips

6 Reasons Why Torontonians Love the 6ix

See & Do

18 Must-Visit Attractions in Toronto

Restaurants

10 Best Restaurants In Yorkville, Toronto

Places to Stay

7 Stylish Boutique Hotels in Toronto

Guides & Tips

Where to Stay: A Guide to the Coolest Neighborhoods in Downtown Toronto

See & Do

A Weekend Guide to Toronto if You Love to Shop and Eat

Guides & Tips

17 Unusual Date Ideas to Try in Toronto

Tech

10 Apps You Can't Live Without In Toronto

Guides & Tips

Why You Should Visit Toronto Over Vancouver

See & Do

The Top 10 Things To See And Do On Toronto's Lakeshore

Restaurants

10 Best Restaurants Near The Distillery District, Toronto

Guides & Tips

The Best Neighborhoods Around Toronto for Young Families

Design

A Design Lover’s Travel Guide to Toronto in 24 Hours

See & Do

Where to Go in Toronto for Panoramic Views

Tech

The Most Popular Ride-Sharing and Carpooling Services in Toronto

See & Do

The Best Things To See and Do in Downtown Toronto

Restaurants

The 10 Best Restaurants In Toronto's Trendy West Queen West

History

A Brief History Of Toronto's Kensington Market

See & Do

A Day Out: What To Do In Kleinburg Village

Guides & Tips

A Day & Night Out In Toronto's Koreatown

Spotlight on Shanghai

Guides & Tips

12 Reasons Why You Should Visit Shanghai at Least Once in Your Lifetime

See & Do

Top 20 Must-Visit Attractions in Shanghai

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants in Shanghai

Guides & Tips

The Ultimate Neighbourhood Guide to Shanghai

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How to Spend 48 Hours in Shanghai

Film & TV

6 Unique, Historic Shanghai Theaters to Catch a Film

Health & Wellness

How to enjoy the bathhouses of Shanghai like a local

See & Do

The Ultimate Guide to Shanghai's Markets

Restaurants

The 10 Best Restaurants In Jing’an, Shanghai

Guides & Tips

How To Spend 24 Hours in Shanghai

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A Month-by-Month Guide to Visiting Shanghai

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10 Incredible Places in Shanghai Only Locals Know About

Bars & cafes

The 10 Best Restaurants in Huangpu District

Restaurants

The Best Michelin Star Restaurants in Shanghai

Restaurants

The 10 Best Restaurants in Jing'an District

See & Do

How To Spend 72 Hours in Shanghai

Sports

The 10 Best Cycle Routes in Shanghai

Guides & Tips

The Coolest Streets in Shanghai

Places to Stay

The 10 Best Hotels in Shanghai

Places to Stay

The 10 Best Hotels in Shanghai’s Former French Concession

City Classics

Recommended experiences to see famous sites

See & Do

8 London Attractions You Should Visit at Least Once

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5 Paris Attractions You Should Visit at Least Once

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7 New York City Attractions You Should Visit at Least Once

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5 Tokyo Attractions You Should Visit at Least Once

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6 San Francisco Attractions You Should Visit at Least Once

Travel Sustainably

Culture Trip embraces sustainable cities through the lens of architecture, food, waste and green spaces

Food & Drink

Thomasina Miers: The Art of Cooking Sustainably

Sports

How Paddleboarding Can Clean Up London’s Waterways and Beyond

History

Parisian Parks Are a Pleasure Ground of Evolving Ideas About Human Nature

Architecture

The Future’s Green for Copenhagen

Architecture

The Rise of China’s Eco-Cities

Architecture

This Breathtaking ‘Tree Tower’ Is the Changing Face of Toronto’s Cityscape

The Best of Culture Trip

Top travel stories from around the world

History

Why the US Celebrates Black History Month in February

Art

How Rome’s Social Squats Have Revolutionised the City’s Youth Culture

See & Do

How To Spend a Perfect Week in Tokyo

Food & Drink

City on a Plate: A Tour of Tirana From the Chef Reviving Albanian Cuisine

See & Do

City-Hopping Around Central Europe: Berlin, Kraków, Prague, Vienna and Budapest, Done Differently

Culture Trip Original Series

Inspirational travel shows to see the world differently

Hungerlust

Some of the world’s most vibrant cities are brought to life through local chefs and unique food

Beyond Hollywood

Travel to Pakistan, Scandinavia, Ghana and Hong Kong through the cultural meaning of film

Pioneers of Love

These LGBTQ trailblazers dared to love outside the lines and change the future of their cities