Entertainment District
Fulfilling its purpose, Toronto's Entertainment District is filled with many of its most famous amusements - the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena, and King Street West. Eat, drink, shop, party, and sightsee.
Gaia Art & Café
The joint enterprise of a vegetarian eatery and art space. Gaia promotes creative-artistic exchanges over health-oriented fare. Fill up on a vegan burger, or graze through some appetizers and coffee.
Tokyo National Museum
Operated by the Institute of Cultural Heritage, the National Museum is both the oldest and largest museum in the country. The space provides historical context on Japan and other Asian nations via its collection of artwork and objects.
Caffè Macaroni
Old-school Italian restaurant that's full of character. Great food and drinks, the quality is reflected in the price. Staff are super friendly, as are the owners. Best to reserve ahead of time, especially for the alfresco tables.
Delft
City southwest of Amsterdam intersected by canals and famous for being the manufacturing hub of Delftware - a brand of handpainted blue and white pottery. Visitors often spend their days wandering the old town and market square.
Drip Bar
Specializes in cold brew cocktails, which, as the name suggests, are created using a drip brewing technique. Their menu features a wide variety of options including The Penicillin, Coffee Negroni, and Coffee Daiquiri.
Das Hotel Radio
Evolved from live music at Das Hotel bar in Kreuzberg, Das Hotel Radio puts on concerts and live performances showcasing some of Berlin's most creative talents.
Son of a Gun
Californian seafood shines at this bohemian delight amidst a chic shopping area. Small plates like shrimp toast tease the palate before you dive into lobster rolls or a famed fried chicken sandwich.
Panorâmico de Monsanto
Graffitied and art-plastered building that once served as an upscale restaurant in the 1960s. Worth a visit for both the tile panels by Manuela Madureira on the ground floor and the panoramic views from the third.
Allas Sea Pool
Open year-round, this unique urban spa and swimming spot is located on a floating deck in the harbor. A day-pass includes entrance to the sauna, sea-water pool, two other pools and wellness facilities.
Bethnal Green
Bethnal Green strikes that perfect balance between gritty East End neighborhood and almost-but-not-quite-yet trendy hot spot. Its multicultural make-up gives it a warm, welcoming vibe that you won't find in the city center.
Ratzeputz
Delicious cocktails mixed with top notch spirits, tasty craft beers (as well as the staples), and a wine list featuring independent vineyards from all over Europe. Cozy at night, and work-friendly during the day. Trivia on Sundays.
Glyptothek
Towering Neoclassical building containing a collection of Greek and Roman sculptures belonging to Ludwig I, the former king of Bavaria. Alongside large casts, the museum exhibits mosaics and reliefs. Some pieces are dated circa 650BC.
Saquarema
Saquarema is a municipality located just two hours east of Rio de Janeiro. As to be expected from the country's surfing capital, the area boasts many of the country's finest beaches. Visit, jump on a board, or just watch the pros.
Rio de Janeiro
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Weekend Trips
Café May - St. Pauli
This cozy café is perfect for relaxing with a good book or catching up with friends. Offers an affordable buffet - including lattes, cakes, and baked goods - that will get the day started off right.
Otto's Berlin Döner
Small eatery bringing some of Germany's favorite street foods to Toronto - currywurst and the döner. All dishes, sides, and sauces are prepared in-house. Dine alfresco at the Augusta Avenue location with some added beers or wine.
Carretera de les Aigües
A respite from the city's buzz, Carretera de les Aigües is a mostly flat walking and cycling path around the Collserola mountain, just eight kilometers from the city centre. Make a day of it and pack a picnic basket.
Quiosque do Carmo
Drinks kiosk in prime location alongside the Carmo Convent medieval ruins. Order classic Spanish fare including port wine, sangria, beers, and coffee. A place to people watch and listen to live music in the square.