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The GGuide — The Places Edit

The places that
stay with you.

Not a list of everywhere. The cities, corners and stories worth going for.

Stories · 48 Hours In
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Stories

Editorial.

Not guides. Stories. The places that stay with you — told the way they deserve to be.

Istanbul
Europe / Asia · Turkey

Istanbul

"A city that never chooses one identity."

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Jaipur
India · Rajasthan

Jaipur

"The Pink City sings in colour."

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Peru
South America · Peru

Peru

"A country that gets under your skin."

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Tokyo
Asia · Japan

Tokyo

"A city obsessed with detail."

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Copenhagen
Europe · Denmark

Copenhagen

"Quiet, considered, quietly radical."

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When time
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Rome — Trevi Fountain
01 — Rome

48 Hours
In Rome

"Not what you think it is. Better."

Rome

"Not what you think it is. Better."

StayCasa MontiA hotel with personality in one of Rome's most interesting neighborhoods.
BreakfastCasa ManfrediCoffee, maritozzo, Roman morning energy.
LunchDa EnzoGet there early. Order the carbonara.
AfternoonCentro Storico WalkPantheon → Piazza Navona → Via dei Coronari.
AperitivoStravinskij BarHotel de Russie.
DinnerPierluigiFor seafood, people-watching and a proper Roman night.
Sweet StopOtalegSerious gelato.
G NoteDon't over-plan Rome.
Kyoto — Nishiki Tenmangu
02 — Kyoto

48 Hours
In Kyoto

"Old Japan, quietly, perfectly preserved."

Kyoto

"Old Japan, quietly, perfectly preserved."

StayHotel The Mitsui KyotoTraditional Kyoto, reimagined.
BreakfastNishiki MarketStart with a coffee. Stay for everything else.
MorningFushimi Inari TaishaGo early. Before the crowds arrive.
LunchKatsukuraOne of Kyoto's great comfort meals.
AfternoonHigashiyama WalkKiyomizu-dera → Sannenzaka → Gion.
Cultural StopTea Ceremony at MaikoyaA quieter way to understand Japan.
Golden HourKifune ShrineA side of Kyoto many visitors never see.
DinnerSushi WakonOne of the city's most memorable counters.
Sweet StopMatcha in GionKeep it simple.
G NoteKyoto isn't about seeing more. It's about slowing down.
Rio de Janeiro
03 — Rio

48 Hours
In Rio

"A city that lives entirely outdoors."

Rio

"A city that lives entirely outdoors."

StayCopacabana PalaceRio's most iconic address.
BreakfastConfeitaria ColomboCoffee, pastries and old Rio.
MorningChrist the RedeemerGo as early as possible.
LunchBraseiro da GáveaA Rio institution.
AfternoonParque Lage → Ipanema WalkRio at its most beautiful.
Golden HourArpoador RockThe city's nightly ritual.
DinnerLasaiOne of South America's most compelling tables.
Cultural StopReal Gabinete Português de LeituraOne of the most beautiful rooms in Rio.
G NoteDon't walk around with your phone in your hand. Use it when you need it, then put it away.
City Guides

The full guides.

Deeper city guides — where to stay, eat and wander, city by city.

Istanbul
Europe / Asia · Turkey

Istanbul

"Where to stay, eat and wander."

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Bodrum
Aegean · Turkey

Bodrum

"Where to stay, eat and slow down."

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