<strong>Meknes, Morocco:</strong> Many tourists make the mistake of only coming here as a side trip from Fez or Casablanca, but Meknes is known for history, architecture and the Museum of Moroccan Art.
Meknes, Morocco: Many tourists make the mistake of only coming here as a side trip from Fez or Casablanca, but Meknes is known for history, architecture and the Museum of Moroccan Art.
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<strong>Zadar, Croatia:</strong> On the gorgeous Dalmatian coast, you can witness a huge span of history here, from Roman-era ruins to contemporary art.
Zadar, Croatia: On the gorgeous Dalmatian coast, you can witness a huge span of history here, from Roman-era ruins to contemporary art.
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<strong>Seattle, Washington: </strong>The city of Amazon and Starbucks is also home to one of America's most interesting food scenes.
Seattle, Washington: The city of Amazon and Starbucks is also home to one of America's most interesting food scenes.
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<strong>Dakar, Senegal:</strong> Senegal's capital is on a peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic, meaning you can't help but get a view of the sea.
Dakar, Senegal: Senegal's capital is on a peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic, meaning you can't help but get a view of the sea.
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<strong>Mexico City, Mexico:</strong> Love art? Love food? Love architecture? No matter what you're interested in, Mexico City has it.
Mexico City, Mexico: Love art? Love food? Love architecture? No matter what you're interested in, Mexico City has it.
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<strong>Kathmandu, Nepal: </strong>Three years after it was hit by a devastating earthquake, Kathmandu is welcoming visitors to a city that is much quieter, by design.
Kathmandu, Nepal: Three years after it was hit by a devastating earthquake, Kathmandu is welcoming visitors to a city that is much quieter, by design.
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<strong>Miami, Florida:</strong> In addition to the sexy poolside culture of South Beach, Miami's art scene and access to the Caribbean and Latin America make it unique.
Miami, Florida: In addition to the sexy poolside culture of South Beach, Miami's art scene and access to the Caribbean and Latin America make it unique.
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<strong>Novi Sad, Serbia: </strong>Serbia's second city is coming into its own. It just nabbed the designation of European Youth Capital for 2019 and European Capital of Culture in 2021.
Novi Sad, Serbia: Serbia's second city is coming into its own. It just nabbed the designation of European Youth Capital for 2019 and European Capital of Culture in 2021.
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<strong>Shēnzhèn, China: </strong>Just a 20-minute train ride from Hong Kong, this city is becoming the model of what the future may look like in China and in the rest of the world.
Shēnzhèn, China: Just a 20-minute train ride from Hong Kong, this city is becoming the model of what the future may look like in China and in the rest of the world.
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<strong>Copenhagen, Denmark: </strong>The Danish capital lands at the top of the heap for 2019. From the much-heralded return of Noma to the street food scene is booming on Refshaleøen, you definitely won't go hungry.
Copenhagen, Denmark: The Danish capital lands at the top of the heap for 2019. From the much-heralded return of Noma to the street food scene is booming on Refshaleøen, you definitely won't go hungry.
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