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The Urbanist’s Guide to Approachable, Unusual Hikes

 Avoid the day-tripper crowds at these expert-recommended trails. By Nikita Richardson
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The Urbanist’s Guide to the Beaches of New Jersey

 How to best navigate everything from parking to beach tags. By Kayla Levy
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The Urbanist’s Guide to Tucson

 Sonoran Desert chiles, full-moon-brewed beer, and grocery-store-heiress antiques. By Elizabeth Thompson
  1. the urbanist: san juan
    Eco Goods and Guayaberas: Shopping Like a Local in San JuanPop-ups, concept shops, and the best boutique strip in the city.
    By Kathleen Squires
  2. the urbanist: beijing
    How to Explore Beijing’s Historical HutongsThe true essence of the city is found in its traditional lanes packed with single-story houses.
    By Jamie Fullerton
  3. the urbanist: beijing
    Where to Eat Near Beijing’s Biggest Tourist AttractionsRoast duck and dan dan noodles near the Temple of Heaven, deep-fried carrot balls near the Forbidden City, and more.
    By Jamie Fullerton and Paula Jin
  4. the urbanist: bangkok
    One Night in Bangkok? This Is How You Should Spend ItForget Soi Cowboy. Restaurateur Jason Lang crafts an after-dark agenda with gooey tiki drinks, live funk bands, and fiery Thai liquor.
    By Andrew Parks
  5. the urbanist: bogotá
    All Day and All Night in La Macarena, the Bushwick of BogotáIndie bookshops, innovative restaurants, and raging rumba discos — there’s something for everyone in this bohemian neighborhood.
    By Nicholas Gill
  6. the urbanist: cape town
    The Best Markets in Cape Town, According to LocalsEach one draws different crowds for different reasons: delicious global food, indie fashion finds, and great live entertainment.
    By Sarah Khan
  7. the urbanist: beijing
    Survival of the Delicious: Exploring Beijing’s Backstreet EateriesAfter a citywide “cleanup” campaign, many restaurants in the capital’s oldest neighborhoods were forced to shutter. These guys are still kicking.
    By Jamie Fullerton
  8. the urbanist: dubai
    Dubai After Dark: The Perfect Night Out for Every PersonalityWhatever your jam — a dive-y bowling alley, a swanky sushi bar, a beach club where bikini girls ride inflatable swans — this city delivers.
    By Laura Coughlin
  9. the urbanist: san francisco
    A Day Out in Divisadero, San Francisco’s Epicenter of CoolOnce a sleepy residential neighborhood, it’s now one of the city’s best places to eat, drink, and hang out. The Mill’s Josey Baker explains.
    By Aislyn Greene
  10. the urbanist: bangkok
    The Best Thai Food in Bangkok, From High to LowTwo chefs, a brewer, a pop star, and a flock of other food-obsessed locals reveal their favorite spots for authentic Thai eats.
    By Andrew Parks
  11. the urbanist: london
    Now and Then: Two Ways to Experience the Architecture of LondonThis is an old city, and over the millennia has been built on top of itself by generations, each bringing with it its own design ideals.
    By Coco Khan
  12. the urbanist: beijing
    The Fashion Insider’s Guide to Shopping in BeijingA bevy of boundary-nudging young designers have married the “Made in China” label with cutting-edge cool.
    By Jamie Fullerton and Paula Jin
  13. the urbanist: barcelona
    How to Get Your Gaudí Fix in Barcelona — Minus the CrowdsUnder-the-radar alternatives to Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, and more.
    By Jackie Bryant
  14. the urbanist: cape town
    10 Souvenirs You Should Buy in Cape Town, According to LocalsA proper haul includes Zulu ceremonial spoons, Kalahari salt, and buttery-soft leather bags.
    By Sarah Khan