An 18th-century carriage house erected on the banks of the East River “when it was farmland; became a hotel in 1826.”—Arthur Marks, who has led New York walking tours for decades.

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Governors Island, in the heart of New York Harbor, is only 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, and even closer to Brooklyn. It is a world unto itself, unique and full of promise. With 172 acres (70 hectares) of quiet in the center of New York Harbor. “Part of the island is a national [...]

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“Massive chunks of antiquity moved holus-bolus (all at once) to a burgeoning imperial capital.”—Damien Simonis. Pirate’s chest worth of treasure from ancient civilizations; highlights are Pergamon Altar, Ishtar Gate from Babylon, and Mshatta Facade, the caliph’s palace from Jordan; Unesco World Heritage site.

Art / Culture Berlin Cities

“A smorgasbord of international architectural creativity on the site of Berlin’s Cold War ground zero.”—Damien Simonis. New urban district where Berlin Wall once stood; theaters, hotels, bars, shops, and museums. Tip: Ride Europe’s fastest elevator to Panorama Punkt for bird’s-eye views.

Art / Culture Berlin Cities

One of Berlin’s hottest dance clubs and live music venues, stylish interior and a good sound system, with two separate dancefloors, plus an Eastern-inspired lounge, and an outdoor chill-out space complete with wooden decking and a pool.

Berlin Night

A curious mixture of a typical Parisian bar and an authentic Andalucian restaurant, this venue nevertheless manages to always be warm and welcoming. It is at its liveliest on theme nights when musicians and dancers encourage you on to the dance-floor to try a few steps of Flamenco, or alternatively on European football nights.

Belleville/Nation Eat / Drink Marais/Bastille Paris

A historic place dating back the 1700’s, the Cross Key’s is a charming pub inside and out Typical ale’s are Harvey’s Best, Black Sheep Bitter, Brodie’s IPA and Amarillo Photo: Robert Moore

Eat / Drink London West

One of London’s premier night clubs, with Breaks, Drum ‘n’ Bass and Hip Hop on Fridays, and Techno, House, Electronica, Tech-house & Techno on Saturdays Ranked #2 on DJ Magazine’s “Top 100 Clubs” in 2009

East London Night

A selection of international DJs and live musicians perform every day at the café, and the entry is free too Photo: Edward Simpson

East London Night

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Art / Culture East London