If it's your first time in New York City, avoid angering locals by following our guide to essential NYC etiquette.

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New York

New York City

Essential NYC Etiquette for First-Time Visitors

Between New York City’s crowds, never-ending lists of things to do and relentless attitude, the City That Never Sleeps can be overwhelming. Make your NYC experience a little bit easier with these hacks.

New York City Hacks Even Locals Don't Know

Brooklyn is New York City’s coolest borough, and there’s loads to see and do. Culture Trip has collected the top things to do here during your trip.

The Top Things To Do in Brooklyn

Here are some must-see spots while spending 24 hours in New York City and a few more restaurants, bars and stores off the beaten path.

How to Spend 24 Hours in New York City

Take in spectacular skyline views from the rooftops of these seven boutique hotels in New York City.

7 Places To Stay in New York With Mesmerizing Rooftop Views

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Asia

Turkey

Istanbul

Must-Have Experiences in Istanbul

Egypt’s delicious cuisine makes for a fascinating trip. Here’s our pick of the best dishes to taste when visiting the capital Cairo.

Africa

Egypt

Cairo

10 Must-Try Dishes To Eat When Visiting Cairo

As the world gradually locks down to combat the spread of Covid-19, travel becomes more and more restricted. That isn't to say you can't experience Istanbul from home.

Stay Curious: Experience Istanbul From Your Living Room

Kuwait is full of awe-inspiring and captivating skyline sights – and we promise you that each and every one of these views is worth the trip.

Kuwait

Amazing Spots To View the Kuwait City Skyline

Find out how global travel and the fight for resources has harmed the Nile across North Africa.

How the World’s Mightiest River Turned into the Plastic Nile

The best attractions in Dubai, from the tallest building in the world and largest flower garden to the white-sand beaches and Dubai Mall.

United Arab Emirates

Dubai

Dubai Attractions: 20 Must-Visit Sights in the City

Did you know one of the oldest mosques is in China? Or that the first-ever mosque is also the biggest? Here’s all you need to know and more.

Saudi Arabia

The Oldest Mosques in the World

The recommendations have been curated by Culture Trip, to make your trip to Tel Aviv as amazing as possible.  

Israel

Tel Aviv

The Best Unique Experiences in Tel Aviv

Sampling Qatar’s local fare offers a fascinating insight into the flavours and dishes typical of the region.

Qatar

Doha

A Complete Guide to Qatari Cuisine

Doha is a vibrant and multicultural metropolis home to multiple diverse neighbourhoods. Here’s Culture Trip’s guide to the city’s coolest districts.

A Guide to Doha’s 8 Coolest Neighbourhoods

The enjoyment and preparation of coffee and tea follow centuries of traditions and form a cornerstone of Jordan’s culture.

Jordan

Amman

A Guide to Amman’s Tea And Coffee Culture 

When it comes to cafes, Kuwait knows a thing or two about flavourful coffee roasts, freshly baked pastries and sandwiches. Here are the best spots to try now.

A Local’s Guide to the Best Cafes in Kuwait

When thinking of Iran, islands don’t usually come to mind. But the nation has more than the highest mountain in the Middle East – here are Iran’s lesser-known island destinations.

Iran

Discover the Underrated Islands of Iran: Hormuz and Qeshm

The desert isn’t an ideal place to grow fresh fruit and vegetables. However, the United Arab Emirates have found a solution to creating local produce.

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Is Building the World’s Largest Indoor Vertical Farm

A large number of art galleries focused on promoting local Kuwaiti artists have cropped up around Kuwait in recent years. Here are the best creative spaces to visit.

A Guide to the Best Art Galleries in Kuwait

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