Travel in city Old

Delve into Local Strolls, a series where writers reveal their favorite walks in their hometowns. Each route offers a snapshot of urban life, guiding you to lesser-known attractions and cherished local spots. Here, Chloé Braithwaite takes us on a gentle stroll through the cafes, shops and sights of Nice’s Old Town.

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Prague is banning organised bar crawls in its ongoing mission to crack down on rowdy tourists.

Oct 11, 2024 • 9 min read

It’s good to be king for a day, and it’s even better if it’s onboard the Palace on Wheels, India’s first luxury and heritage train which continues to charm travelers since its launch in 1982. The luxe locomotive, decked in imperial finery, has long been a time portal back to a world of maharajas wearing bejeweled aigrettes and drinking out of crystal goblets. This train is so beloved that it came in first place in a ranking of Condé Nast Traveler readers’ favorite rail journeys in the world for this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards.

Oct 11, 2024 • 5 min read

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The medieval walled city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, is turning to technology to manage its burgeoning tourism industry. Traffic has become unmanageable since the city starred as a backdrop in HBO’s “Game of Thrones.”

Sep 30, 2024 • 6 min read

Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio includes 32 different brands. More than any standout architectural or interior design details, consistent quality and a beloved rewards program tend to keep travelers checking into the world’s largest hotel chain. However, one of the first things that struck me about the Munich Marriott Hotel City West, one of the brand’s newest locations, as I approached from the nearby train station on a sunny June afternoon was its impressive, almost Bauhaus-esque silhouette on Landsberger Strasse, the main thoroughfare that leads into downtown Munich.

Staying overnight in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of AlUla has been possible for some years. Since Saudi Arabia opened its borders to tourism a few years ago, the region has welcomed guests with immersive luxury desert stays at sustainable resorts like Banyan Tree and Habitas AlUla and glamping at Ashar Tented Resort. And now it’s possible to stay in AlUla’s Old Town.

I think of myself as a well-traveled individual with a very solid knowledge of geography and tourist sights. Most of the people at Matador Network see themselves in the same way. After all, we live and breathe travel day in, day out. Yet, apparently, none of us know much about Germany.

When Lithuania topped the World Happiness Report ranking for people under 30 earlier this year, it came as a bit of a shock — even for those who live there.

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