Quebec City is known for its cobblestone streets and French heritage, but its culture goes well beyond the postcard image. This guide offers a grounded way to experience the city and unique things to do, from museums to neighborhood food scenes and day trips that explore deeper roots. If you’re a culture lover drawn to places with a strong sense of identity, start here.
Canada’s second-largest city of Montreal has no shortage of things to do. But if you’ve already hit the main museums, walked the Old Port, and eaten your weight in poutine, there’s more waiting just outside the usual itinerary. Here’s how to fill your trip with the most unique things to do in Montreal.
Montreal comes alive from spring through fall, from cherry blossoms and lilacs in the city’s parks to fall foliage at golden hour on Mont Royal. Give yourself three days to wander museum halls and gardens, eat your way through its buzzy culinary scene, and stroll trendy neighborhoods. This Montreal 3-day itinerary will make it your new favorite city in North America.
From kayaking and indoor skydiving to local dining and strawberry fields, here’s how to spend an active weekend in Laval, just across the river from Montreal.
Spain’s capital of Madrid is a city where history and modern life intersect. Visitors here can fill their days with museums, historical landmarks, and a rich culinary scene. Discover the best things to do in Madrid for your trip to Spain.
Spain’s capital is often passed over as travelers make a beeline for hotspots like Barcelona, Seville, or Ibiza. But I think Madrid is the perfect place to begin your trip, especially if you need to adjust to a time difference when you land. Here’s what to do, where to eat and drink, and where to stay for the ultimate Madrid 3-day itinerary… plus what to do with a little extra time!
Barcelona is famous for its architecture. From aesthetic communication towers and modern museums to masterworks by Antoni Gaudi, travelers can spend weeks just ogling beautiful buildings. Luckily I did just that, and now I’m sharing expert tips for the best Modernist architecture in Barcelona for your visit!
Washington, DC is famous for its cherry blossoms, but the city’s blooming season runs nearly year-round if you know where to look. Saucer magnolias peak in mid-March before the cherry trees even open. Tulips arrive in April. Georgetown wisteria, summer lotuses at Kenilworth, sunflower fields in July.
Seoul, Korea is a fascinating juxtaposition of new and old, traditional and ultra-modern. With history stretching back almost two thousand years, today’s Seoul has become a hub of technology, pop culture, and contemporary design. Travelers to Seoul typically see Korean palaces and temples, but it’s also possible to plan a self-guided tour of contemporary Seoul…
There is no better backdrop for cherry blossoms than Washington DC. Pink blooms framing the Jefferson Memorial at sunrise, petals drifting across the reflecting pool, the Washington Monument rising above clouds of white and pink — it’s one of the most photographed springtime scenes in the world, and for good reason.
Oaxaca has become a hotspot for arts, food, museums & culture. Build your own trip itinerary of a few days to a week with these top things to do in Oaxaca and best cultural tours!