Japan outside the cities All the itineraries I see for Japan all include Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto etc… I’m wondering what an itinerary would look like for people who want to get away from the cities and explore more nature, small villages, wildlife, etc. Thanks 🙏 submitted by /u/HBHODL

Cool cities like Tokyo? Hey, I’m thinking about going on a trip and I could use some help. So I’ve just been to Tokyo for 3 weeks and it was amazing. I loved the vibe of the city and the metro/Shinkansen, the food(not so many vegan options tho 🙁 ), shopping(camera shops everywhere), as well as the people how “introverted” the people seemed but also would help you wit…

Introducing the Pigeon Index, or how do you personally rate cities? In my travels I’ve developed what I call the Pigeon Index for rating cities. It has two parts: 1) How healthy are the pigeons? 2) How aggressive/fearful are the pigeons? For example, Manchester currently holds the lowest score. I didn’t see a single pigeon that had all of its toes AND the birds will steal food from your hands. Conversely, Vienn…

Iberia Trip, which cities to remove? I have about 16 days that I want to travel through Iberia. Here are the list of cities I was thinking of. Lisbon, Seville, Cordoba, Grenada, Madrid, Barcelona. I realize it makes the most sense to cut Lisbon from the list, but I really wanted to visit some of Portugal. Is there another that makes sense to remove? Should I cut Madrid and fly from…

From town hall prep to disaster predictions: Mayors descend on Washington to learn how they can use generative AI in their cities Over 100 mayors descended on Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to learn how generative AI tools like ChatGPT could help them run their cities better.

To Combat the Opioid Epidemic, Cities Ponder Facilities for Drug Use Philadelphia is again the focus of a national campaign to open — or restrict — sites where people use drugs under medical supervision.

How many days each in these South & Central American cities I’m planning a multi country trip to take soon – as close as November or December. So far I am thinking of Mexico City > Costa Rica > Peru > Colombia > Panama – and then flying back home. I know the weather might not be great but that is not on my mind at the moment, although I would appreciate any of your thoughts. To those who live in these p…

Cities Are Providing Safe Parking To Serve Growing Number Of Americans Living In Their Cars Things are bad out there for the average American; so bad that even people with relatively stable and high incomes are finding themselves without housing. And when folks lose their house, they often turn to living in the next largest item they own; their cars. Read more…

Favorite 5 cities in Europe you’ve visited and which 5 are highest on your to-visit list? I love living in Europe, since we’re so close to so many great cities. There’s a lot of variation, which sometimes makes it hard to pick a new destination. Made me wonder what some of you consider the best cities in Europe & also which ones you’d love to visit in the future. Feel free to add WHY you loved a certain destination or why you’d want …

What are some entirely medieval cities that are still lived in? I really loved the old city in Baku.. It’s almost a thousand years old but people still live there. As opposed to it being entirely for tourism and commercial use. What’s some other places like that? submitted by /u/ahouseofgold

U.S. Cities Bolster Security at Religious Sites After Hamas Calls for Day of Protest Officials increased patrols around religious institutions and public spaces across the country, as tensions in Jewish and Muslim communities mounted.

U.S. cities bolster security around religious institutions in wake of protest rhetoric.

Cities to Pair with London (late Feb/early March) Hey all, I am headed to London (from NYC) for a close friend’s bachelorette at the very beginning of March. Given the international flight, was planning to extend the trip a bit beforehand and explore some nearby destinations. (I have been to London, Windsor, Bath, Stonehenge previously, as well as Dublin, Galway and the Cliffs of Moher in Irel…

Countries and cities to travel where woman experience the least sexual harassment, feel comfortable (outside USA) I want to travel with young daughter and female friends in relaxed environment. Looking for places to travel as women and not be pestered. Any ideas? submitted by /u/tigermomo

What are the creepiest towns or cities in TV? Just rewatching the first season of Wheel of Time before I start the second and I absolutely love the creepy vibe and backstory of Shadar Logoth. What are everyone else’s favourite creepy locations? submitted by /u/Hewathan

My visiting Thailand! My trip took 3 weeks, I visited 3 cities and their surroundings: Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Pattaya. submitted by /u/YourHelloKitty

What are some under the radar cities to visit in the Southwest US? Hey y’all, I’m in my mid twenties and live in Flagstaff, Arizona. My girlfriend and I like to do weekend trips every few weeks to places in a 6 hour range of town. I’m looking for some cool places to go see that I haven’t been to yet. Here are some places I’ve already been to: Kanab (Utah), Page (Arizona), Jerome (Arizona), Sedona (Arizona), Sie…

Great cities to wander around in? I’m looking for a recommendation for our next vacation destination! A while back, we took a trip to San Miguel de Allende and loved it. We spent most of our time walking around, eating delicious food, people-watching, and drinking on various rooftops. I’m looking for another vacation with a similar vibe, where the main attraction is the city its…

Worthwhile cities near Cancun, Mexico for a long weekend? My default airport has direct flights to Cancun for relatively cheap. We’re not interested in staying in Cancun or some resort. Instead, thinking maybe a long weekend – Thursday to Sunday – in some nearby city in an Airbnb. Any recommendations? Merida? Valladolid? Something in driving distance with nice restaurants, walkable downtown, etc. …

Why New York and other cities still aren’t prepared for floods A general view of a flooded street in Williamsburg, New York, United States on September 29th, 2023. | Photo by Fatih Aktas / Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesNew York City came to a grinding halt Friday as floods shut down roads and subways and inundated schools in one of the biggest storm-related emergencies since the remnants of Hurricane Ida h…