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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.

Brooklyn

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.

9 NYC Museum Nights You Should Know

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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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Learn the fascinating history behind Rio de Janeiro's beloved stadium Maracanã and discover its most historical match wins and defeats.

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Brazil

Rio De Janeiro

A History Of The Maracanã Stadium

Get out of the busy city center of Florianopolis and discover these beautiful small towns scattered around the island.

8 Must-Visit Towns on Santa Catarina Island, Brazil

The unknown story behind the tragedy at the football shrine in Brazil that is the Maracana Stadium

Why the Famous Maracanã Football Stadium in Brazil Actually Belongs to Uruguay

In case you need any more persuading, here are 11 epic reasons to visit Ouro Preto in Brazil at least once in your lifetime.

Ouro Preto

11 Epic Reasons to Visit Ouro Preto, Brazil at Least Once

Exploring the Iguaçu area? Read Culture Trip's guide to the top hotels in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.

The Best Hotels in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

Discover the history of Havaianas sandals in Brazil and how they have been influencing local and global style.

How Havaianas Flip-Flopped Their Way To The Top

Discover a largely unknown tropical paradise, where surf and relaxation is the name of the game

This Secret Surf Spot Has Been Dubbed the California of South America

This Secret Surf Spot Is Being Called the California of South America

If you're looking for places to eat in Porto de Galinhas in the north of Brazil, we compiled a list of this coastal town's best restaurants.

The Best Restaurants in Porto de Galinhas, Brazil

If you're feeling the urge for Mexican cuisine whilst in Rio de Janeiro, here are some of the city's best Mexican restaurants.

The Best Mexican Restaurants in Rio De Janeiro

Cachaça is Brazil's national drink - but how much do you know about this Brazilian spirit? Find out with these ten lesser-known facts about cachaça.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Cachaça, Brazil

Salvador has an impressive list of accomplished artists. With so many to choose from we give you eight essential people to seek inspiration from.

Salvador

These 8 Artists From Salvador Should Be on Your Radar

Read all about cachaça – Brazil's national spirit – and how it is made, from one of the country's top producers

Meet Maria Izabel: The Woman Behind Brazil's Greatest Cachaça

Carnival is the single biggest event in the Brazilian calendar. Find out just what happens in Rio de Janeiro in the lead up to this huge party.

How Rio De Janeiro Prepares For Carnival

Discover Inhotim, Brazil’s stunning open-air collection of contemporary art, unique for its beautiful location near Belo Horizonte and irresistible charm.

The Dazzling Sculptures of Inhotim: Belo Horizonte's Art Garden

This October, it would be absolutely frightening to miss out on reading these short stories written by women.

11 Literary Horror Stories by Women Writers That You Can Read Right Now

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