Half-timbered houses from the 16th century line the city’s central Romerberg square, while Gothic tombstones await you at the Kaiserdom cathedral, along with avant-garde art at the Schirn Kunsthalle. On the banks of the Main, the German Film Museum has an impressive line-up. Finish the day with a glass of refreshing Apfelwein at a traditional stube in the Sachsenhausen district. Schirn Kunsthalle is Frankfurt’s leading venue for innovative temporary exhibitions in the historic city center. After browsing, mingle with Frankfurt’s arty set at its lively cafe. There are 700 years …

Historical sites sit side-by-side modern marvels in this constantly changing megalopolis. The center boasts diverse architectural styles from Aztec to baroque, while the sprawling wooded Bosque de Chapultepec is home to several museums. City retreats alternate with hip neighborhoods housing some of the country’s leading contemporary art galleries. Once the Aztec city’s breadbasket, Xochimilco is filled with canals that make up the Floating Gardens at weekends, local families hire trajinera boats and meander through the waterways while enjoying a picnic. There are always plenty of vendors in small canoes selling …

Lima is a goldmine of fascinating cultural experiences. The National Museum in San Borja, and the ruins of Pachacamac both give an insight into Peru’s rich, pre-Hispanic past. The city’s historic center is the best place to take in colonial architecture, from the Plaza Mayor to the museum of the Convent of San Francisco. If you’re looking for a great place to relax, Miraflores‘ Park of Love is just the spot. Peruvian cuisine is diverse, you can choose from Miraflores’ ranqe of restaurants, San Isidro’s meat and seafood, or sample …

Majestic mosques, hectic bazaars, serene parks and the pyramids at Giza all await you in this 24-hour city. Gezira’s nightlife is hot and Zamalek’s shopping stylish. Feast on traditional dishes like kushari, a mix of rice, lentils, macaroni and tomato sauce, or dine in elegant restaurants in houseboats on the Nile. Wash it all down with mint tea in a traditional ahwa (coffeehouse). Cultural highlights include Egypt’s famous belly-dancing shows, or a performance at the Cairo Opera House. To see Cairo at its most serene, hire a felucca, a traditional …

The Forum evokes the splendor of Italy’s ancient capital, as does the majestic Colosseum and the Golden House (Domus Aurea) of Nero, all in the heart of the city. The Vatican museums have breathtaking treasures, while narrow alleys and hidden churches are revealed along the Tiber in the Trastevere district. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain and legend has it you will some day return to this stunning metropolis. The Pantheon in central Rome is extraordinarily well preserved. Visitors gaze up at the skies through the oculus, a nine-meter …