If you're planning your first trip to New York City, discover what's in store for you, from the restaurants to the late-night music.

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These cool Brooklyn neighborhoods are varied in character and well worth visiting. From hipster Williamsburg to windswept Red Hook, here’s where to go east of the East River.

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This breakdown of some of the most popular and diverse neighborhoods of New York City will help guide your experiences in the Big Apple.

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A densely populated metropolis nearly half of whose residents were born outside the USA, New York City really embraces the term “melting pot.” Every corner of the world is packed into the Big Apple’s five boroughs, from vibrant enclaves such as Little Guyana in Queens and midtown’s Koreatown to lower Manhattan’s bustling Chinatown and Little Italy.


The city wears its history of welcoming outsiders with pride. The Tenement Museum, on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, brings the stories of New York’s immigrant communities to life, while Ellis Island and the iconic Statue of Liberty are enduring reminders of the freedom and opportunity America represents for exiles.

Introducing New York City

The majority of New York’s best-known tourist attractions can be found in Manhattan. Just south of Central Park, midtown – home to Times Square, Broadway and many iconic skyscrapers – has all the glitz and glamor of the city that never sleeps. Lower Manhattan is crammed with cool districts, including the West and East villages, the très chic Nolita neighborhood and the shopping destination SoHo.


Many visitors spend their entire visit in Manhattan alone, but the city’s four outer boroughs have plenty of their own charm and things to do. Brooklyn is the hippest of the bunch, boasting experimental nightclubs, gorgeous brownstone buildings and unrivaled views of Manhattan’s skyline across the East River. Queens is blessed with green spaces and great restaurants, while the Bronx has Yankee Stadium and the New York Botanical Garden. Known for its free commuter ferry, Staten Island is the least busy and greenest of the five, giving New Yorkers a much-needed breath of fresh air.

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Used for generations, Adinkra are Akan symbols drawn in ink and used by the Ashanti people of Ghana. Here's everything you need to know,

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Kumasi

Ntonso, Kumasi: The Home of Adinkra Symbolism

From picking up gifts and witnessing local culture to communing with nature, read more about the main reasons to visit Ghana's second city, Kumasi.

Reasons Why You Should Visit Kumasi

If you're planning a trip to Ghana, set aside some time to check out the mouthwatering Kumasi cuisine here.

The Top Restaurants in Kumasi, Ghana

At the centre of Kumasi in Ghana's Ashanti region, the market of Kejetia is by far one of the most colourful mazes for sales and services. 

Incredible Things to Discover in West Africa's Largest Market

If you're looking for a keepsake from your trip to Ghana, Kumasi is one of the best places to buy quality, traditional pieces, in a variety of styles.

Places to Buy Souvenirs in Kumasi, Ghana

From jazz bars and local favourites to trendy clubs and garden grills, these are the essential watering holes to get a drink in the city of Kumasi.

The Best Bars in Kumasi

Read our guide on how to celebrate Akiwasidae with the Ashanti People of Kumasi, Ghana

Celebrating Akiwasidae with the Ashanti People of Kumasi, Ghana

Click through to discover why you don't wear your pajamas to the bodega and 10 other style lessons from fashionable New Yorkers.

11 Fashion Lessons You Only Learn While Living in New York City

Click through to see our favorite stalls that set up every weekend at Manhattan's lesser-visited flea market, the Nolita Outdoor Market.

A Guide to NoLita Market in New York City

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Fashion

11 Fashion Lessons You Only Learn While Living in New York City

Click through to discover why you don't wear your pajamas to the bodega and 10 other style lessons from fashionable New Yorkers.

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