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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15 Reasons Why You Should Visit New York City at Least Once in Your Lifetime

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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A Guide to Brooklyn’s Coolest Neighborhoods

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

A Guide to New York City Neighborhoods

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

Discover art after dark at the plethora of late night openings at New York City's major museums.

New York City

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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.

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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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After years of resistance and debate, Jeddah is finally celebrating its extraordinary array of public scupltures

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Shaping the City: The Battle To Beautify Jeddah With Public Art

For most people in Jeddah, the city’s beach is the go-to-destination to escape the city’s busy life. Here are the best private beaches in Jeddah.

These Are the Best Private Beaches in Jeddah

Riyadh has more to offer than just its sparkling skyscrapers. Look towards the desert with its mysteries and treasures for a day trip out.

The Best Day Trips From Riyadh

Read this guide to know all about the 11 best things you can see and do in Saudi Arabia's biggest and busiest city, Jeddah.

The Best Things to Do in Jeddah

The world’s largest coffee shop is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and can seat over 1,000 people. Here is everything you need to know about Al Masaa Café. 

The World's Largest Coffee Shop Is in Riyadh And It's a Must-Visit

Read about the most exciting Saudi Arabian artists and their contribution to contemporary art, and see which galleries in Saudi show their work.

Saudi Arabia’s Top 10 Artists and Where to Find Them

The Arab world is obsessed with social media, and nowhere is this a bigger trend than in Saudi Arabia. Saudis love social media and are the most active users on most social media platforms in the region. 

Is Saudi Arabia Addicted to Social Media?

Saudi Arabia celebrates its national day every September 23, and 2018 marks its 88th iteration. Here's everything you need to know.

How Saudi Arabia Celebrates Its National Day

Here's the best and most interesting of Arabian myths and legends; from giant monsters to legendary heroes, read on for more!

10 Fascinating Arabian Myths and Legends

The first Saudi women have finally got their driving licences after a decades-old ban was lifted. Here is everything you need to know about Saudi Arabia’s ban on women driving, the lift on the ban and what will follow.

How Easy Is it for Women to Get a Driver's Licence in Saudi Arabia?

Jeddah’s corniche and beaches have always been among the city’s biggest attractions. Here’s everything you need to know about Jeddah’s new Waterfront.

Inside the Vast Redevelopment of Jeddah Waterfront

Eat out in Jeddah and sample the best of Saudi, Middle Eastern and fusion cuisines, from local venues to exclusive rooftop restaurants.

Jeddah’s Top 10 Restaurants, Dining In Saudi Arabia

Al-Ahsa Oasis, located in the south-eastern province of Saudi Arabia, has just been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's everything you need to know.

Visit Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia's UNESCO-Listed Oasis

Al-Ahsa in Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s largest natural agricultural oases.If you're planning a trip, check out our top pick of the best experiences around.

The Best Things to Do in Al-Ahsa

With tourists visas for Saudi Arabia opening up soon, it's time to plan your trip. Read on for our list of reasons why you should visit the Middle East's newest destination.

Why You Should Visit Saudi Arabia at Least Once in Your Lifetime

Find out our 20 favorite must-do activities in New York City that are best while you're young, like dancing and eating your way through the city.

20 Things to Do in New York City in Your Twenties

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

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