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The Colosseum in Rome
ItalyThings to Do

The Best Things to Do in Rome on a First Trip

Rome's major sights deserve their reputation. The mistake is putting all of them into consecutive ticket slots and leaving no time for the streets that connect them.

By Eleanor Ward12 min read
Gallery inside the British Museum
United KingdomThings to Do

The Best Free Things to Do in London

The museums are only the beginning. A genuinely good free day in London mixes one collection, one long walk and a neighbourhood you might otherwise have crossed by Tube.

By Eleanor Ward11 min read
Outdoor cafe tables on a narrow Roman street at dusk
ItalyThings to Do

Where to Eat in Rome: Four Neighbourhoods for a First Trip

Rome is easier to eat well in when you choose the neighbourhood before the restaurant. These four areas suit different days: a market lunch, a lively night, a central stop between ruins or a calmer dinner after the Vatican.

By Eleanor Ward11 min read
Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan
United StatesThings to Do

The Best Things to Do in New York on a First Visit

The New York essentials are not fifteen unrelated tickets. They are a handful of great walks, views and neighbourhoods that connect the famous skyline to street level.

By Jordan Hale12 min read
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