Itineraries
Long Beach in One Day: Ocean, Aquarium and Queen Mary
For a first day in Long Beach, choose one substantial visit: the Aquarium of the Pacific or the historic Queen Mary. Leave the rest for a
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ItinerariesContemporary Bruges: An Architecture Walk Beyond the Medieval Image
For a walk through contemporary Bruges, connect the Concertgebouw, BRUSK, the Conzett Bridge and the Barge Bridge. Start on ’t Zand and finish at Bargebrug beside
ItinerariesHalf a Day in Veronetta: Verona Across the River
Veronetta rewards a half-day with its own rhythm: a bridge crossing, a small square, a church with remarkable woodwork and a historic garden. Start at
ItinerariesA Huntington Day: Choose Gardens, Art or the Library
The Huntington in San Marino benefits from a day of its own, even if you spend only four or five hours inside. Gardens, art and library
ItinerariesPasadena in one day: architecture, art and quieter streets
Pasadena makes a rewarding day out when you want to exchange famous signs for buildings, materials and art. A morning look at City Hall can lead
ItinerariesFlushing Meadows Walk: Around the Unisphere and One Museum
The Unisphere makes an immediate promise: a whole world suspended above a park. The useful way to visit is much smaller. Choose the area around the
ItinerariesAstoria in Half a Day: Film or Sculpture?
Astoria offers two satisfying half-days with very different ways of looking. At Museum of the Moving Image, the subject is how films, television and digital
ItinerariesLong Island City Art and Waterfront: One Visit, Then Manhattan Views
Long Island City makes a satisfying separate outing in Queens: choose one contemporary art venue, then walk to the East River and spend time looking across
ItinerariesFrom Viktoriapark to Admiralbrücke: an unhurried Kreuzberg walk
Begin in Viktoriapark, walk through Bergmannkiez and finish at Admiralbrücke on the Landwehr Canal. This route shows a quieter side of Kreuzberg through three different settings:
ItinerariesGothic and Baroque Bruges: A Walk Between Four Churches
To see Gothic and Baroque Bruges together, walk from St Saviour’s Cathedral to the Church of Our Lady, then through the centre to St Walburga’
RecommendationsAcqua Alta in Venice: How to Change Your Walk and Visiting Plans
During acqua alta in Venice, reconsider journeys before rearranging attractions. Check the latest municipal forecast, the approach to your chosen venue and transport notices for returning.
RecommendationsCasa Batlló or Casa Milà: which Gaudí house should you visit?
Casa Batlló and Casa Milà stand on the same avenue, both belong to Gaudí’s Barcelona and both can occupy a substantial part of a visit.