Istanbul, Türkiye
Both our home and a city we rediscover every week.
Best time: Apr–May, Sep–Nov
Both our home and a city we rediscover every week.
Best time: Apr–May, Sep–Nov
Vineyards, wind and sunset at Polente Lighthouse.
Best time: May–Jun, Sep
A stone village with views of Lesbos from the Temple of Athena.
Best time: May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Ayvalık toast, Cunda and the Şeytan Sofrası viewpoint.
Best time: May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Visa-free for Turkish passport holders, close by, and far more enjoyable than you’d expect.
Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Pastel buildings along the Danube and a huge fortress.
Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
The Duomo’s rooftop, aperitivo and a side trip to Como.
Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Canals, bikes, and the starting point for day trips.
Best time: Apr–Sep
A fairytale village of canals where cars never go.
Best time: Apr–Sep

The medieval square, Wawel and the cafés of Kazimierz.
Best time: May–Sep, Dec markets
Coffeehouses, palaces and strudel.
Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Dec
Free museums, markets and an energy that never stops.
Best time: May–Sep

Gamla Stan’s colorful houses and the giant warship at the Vasa Museum.
Best time: May–Sep

The lights of the Petronas Towers and night street food.
Best time: Year-round; driest Jun–Aug
Shwedagon, glowing like gold at sunset.
Best time: Nov–Feb (dry season)
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