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Let’s taco bout San Diego (Infographic)
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San Diego, also known as the birthplace of California, is home to all kinds of things that make people happy – including extensive beaches, endless su...

The toe of Africa: Cape Town Infographic
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From the stunning Table Mountain to world-famous beaches and waddling penguins – Cape Town is full of surprises. And languages. The Mother City’s fasc...

One chilled out city: Boston infographic
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From its stellar academic credentials  – the city’s home to some of the world’s best universities, including Harvard across the river in Cambridge – t...

Livable and lovable Vancouver: Infographic
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From its spectacular location – wedged between the ocean and mountains on the west coast of Canada – to its calm and cool cityscape and diverse popula...

614 million pebbles and more: Brighton Infographic
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Combining the best of London with the easygoing atmosphere of a seaside town, Brighton is one of England’s most beloved cities for a reason. Known for...

Multicultural marvel: Toronto infographic
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From a house that’s been cut into two (don’t ask us why), to the largest underground shopping complex in the world, topped off by literally millions a...

The world’s friendliest city: Auckland infographic
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At the edge of the Pacific, on an island most people will spend at least a day traveling to, lies Auckland, the biggest city in New Zealand. A hub for...

The city of cycling geniuses: Cambridge infographic
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Welcome to Cambridge, home to the world-famous University of Cambridge and more than 80 miles of beautiful cycling tracks. Although the city’s small, ...

Darth Vader and democracy: Washington D.C. infographic
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Capital cities the world over possess iconic landmarks and rich history, but, as our infographic proves, few can compare to Washington D.C. – it’s tru...

37 million and counting: Tokyo infographic
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With 37 million inhabitants and 2,5 million people commuting into the city every day, Tokyo’s size is truly staggering. More fun – and very impressive...

10 things we bet you didn’t know about Grand Central
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Do you think train stations are boring? Think again. Grand Central Terminal in New York City is so much more than a train station, and it has a tennis...

Sun, sand and seaside vibes: Bournemouth infographic
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Bournemouth is as British as tea and crumpets, and it comes complete with some of the best beaches and sunniest weather in the UK. The South Coast cit...