New York is overloaded with history, culture and of course- people, as the city is home to over 8 and a half million people. One of the world's top destination for shopping and dining, New York is also a significant city for American history, immigration and the economy, while it is home to over 100 museums, Wall Street and the infamous Statue of Liberty/Ellis island. Read our quick guide on New York’s essential stats and whether the city that never sleeps is right for you.
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Notorious for smokey coffee-shops, neon lights of the red light district and it’s vast maze of canals, Amsterdam is the perfect city break destination if you’re looking for something lively and eye-opening. Although the capital of Holland may have a reputation for seedy alleys and unsavoury activities, the city has a very liberating atmosphere and meandering along the canals makes you notice how clean and picturesque Amsterdam actually is. Host to modern bars, shops and cafes Amsterdam is the perfect destination any time of the year for an uber cool break from the UK.
The capital of the vast country which is Vietnam, Hanoi is a vibrant city packed with history, fragrant cuisine, ridiculous traffic and amazing coffee. A city buzzing with consistent motorbike horns, Hanoi is not for the faint-hearted, but it is teeming with hallmarks of Vietnam's turbulent past. Whether you're really into your Vietnamese history, love asian food or want to try some really wild nightlife Hanoi is the ideal destination for you.
The fashion capital of Italy, and one of the world, Milan is a sophisticated city oozing charisma and glamour with its beautiful architecture, glorious historical buildings and notorious designer flagship stores. The fast-paced, modern cosmopolitan city may be a contrast to other areas of Italy, with its uber efficient metro services, modern dress sense and attitude towards business, but Milan still hosts great Italian food and art. Celebrating the after-work drink ceremony, the Milanese have a stylist attitude to fashion and work, and a city break to Milan allows you to soak up the sights, style and food of this metropolis in Northern Italy.
Barcelona is the perfect city break. A wonderful balance of tourist attractions, glorious architecture and miles of sandy beaches lined with beach bars and tasty tapas spots. Coloured with a passionate fight for its independence, Barcelona is part of Catalonia, a wealthy and productive region of North Spain, and their celebration of their roots is evident throughout the city. And whilst Barcelona is a glittering cosmopolitan city of culture and history, it is not in-fact the capital of Spain (Madrid in case you were wondering), so why visit Barcelona instead?
Often termed the 'New York of India', Mumbai as a city has the highest population in India and is an unusual combination of extreme poverty and glamorous wealth. Streets of Bombay Gothic look out onto the Arabian Sea in the shadow of the Gateway to India, a constant reminder of the British presence in India. Originally 7 islands, the city originally termed Bombay is condensed in history; its trading advantages within the Empire, Mughal influence and the devastating effects of the plague, all of which are still evident today. An unimaginable amount of traffic and a sometimes unbearable population of 12 million, Mumbai is not for the faint hearted, but beneath the layers of dirt and poverty there is an honesty and optimism in the millions of the locals.
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