36 Hours in Memphis A new bike share program, museums, music and, yes, barbecue await visitors. Of special interest this spring: the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. By ELAINE GLUSAC
36 Hours in Oaxaca This multicultural hub in the highlands of southern Mexico is known for its mild climate, rich culinary and craft traditions, and complex history. By FREDA MOON
36 Hours in Auckland The New Zealand city is laid-back and outdoorsy, but its sophistication shines in its expanding art scene, thriving fashion industry and a new generation of chefs embracing native ingredients. By ELAINE GLUSAC
36 Hours in São Paulo The city’s treasures lie just below the surface: world-class restaurants, Brazil-class music and an ever-ebullient arts scene. By SETH KUGEL
36 Hours in Mendoza, Argentina The gastronomic scene has been growing by leaps and bounds. And then, both within and beyond the city’s boundaries, there’s the wine: malbecs, torrontés and more. By NELL McSHANE WULFHART
36 Hours in Bangkok From upstart creative spaces and obscure bars to neighborhoods where a surprising urban tranquillity reigns, Bangkok remains ripe for discovery. By SETH SHERWOOD
36 Hours in Johannesburg Beneath the grit of South Africa’s biggest city, there’s a kinetic urban energy that can be savored in its street art, restaurants, music clubs and markets. By SARAH KHAN
36 Hours in Orlando Don’t equate Orlando with mouse ears and thrill rides: The city is a checkerboard of intriguing neighborhoods filled with intriguing galleries, shops and restaurants. By ELAINE GLUSAC
36 Hours in Calgary, Alberta A new generation of chefs is championing locally sourced menus, and a relaxation of liquor production laws has led to a boom in microbreweries. By ELAINE GLUSAC
36 Hours in Washington, D.C. No longer does the city dubbed “the swamp” by its inhabitant in chief have the starchy, insular appearance of a white male fiefdom. There’s a dynamism that, along with its fabled history, qualifies it as a great American city. By ROBERT DRAPER
36 Hours in Kigali, Rwanda More than 20 years after the horrific genocide in Rwanda, Kigali is emerging as a proud city, known for its progressive start-ups, energetic art scene and great dining and coffee. By DEBRA KAMIN
36 Hours in Vienna Far from just a time capsule of imperial palaces and fin-de-siècle flourishes, this multicultural metropolis of 1.8 million has long been at the crossroads of cultures. By CHANEY KWAK
36 Hours in Manchester, England A visit here becomes an exercise in peeling back layers of sooty, hard-working history to arrive at a shinier, bustling and hopeful present. By SUSANNE FOWLER
36 Hours in Cork, Ireland (and Beyond) Don’t overlook Ireland’s second city, with its many churches, pubs, local beers and an increasingly diverse array of restaurants. By BRENDAN SPIEGEL
36 Hours in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Expansive wilderness, superlative skiing and a top-notch food scene await visitors to this charming, idiosyncratic town and valley. By HANNAH SELIGSON
36 Hours in Shanghai Shanghai is a city flush with cash and Ferraris, but beneath all the excess, there’s more artistic and culinary substance than ever. By JUSTIN BERGMAN
36 Hours in Asunción, Paraguay Whether you seek retro restaurants that haven’t changed in 50 years, or innovative galleries and American-style brunches, you’ll find it here, in the capital of Paraguay. By NELL McSHANE WULFHART
36 Hours in Osaka, Japan Many visitors bypass Osaka. What are they missing? An approachable, friendly city with worth-a-detour cuisine, cool new coffee shops, bars and boutiques. By INGRID K. WILLIAMS
36 Hours in Kauai, Hawaii All the raves you’ve heard are true. Kauai is a lush island with just the right mix of amenities and untamed beauty. By DAVE SEMINARA
36 Hours in Latino New York City The city’s Latino influences can be found throughout the cultural scene, from museums and street art to restaurants and night life. By MIREYA NAVARRO
36 Hours in Memphis A new bike share program, museums, music and, yes, barbecue await visitors. Of special interest this spring: the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. By ELAINE GLUSAC
36 Hours in Oaxaca This multicultural hub in the highlands of southern Mexico is known for its mild climate, rich culinary and craft traditions, and complex history. By FREDA MOON
36 Hours in Auckland The New Zealand city is laid-back and outdoorsy, but its sophistication shines in its expanding art scene, thriving fashion industry and a new generation of chefs embracing native ingredients. By ELAINE GLUSAC
36 Hours in São Paulo The city’s treasures lie just below the surface: world-class restaurants, Brazil-class music and an ever-ebullient arts scene. By SETH KUGEL
36 Hours in Mendoza, Argentina The gastronomic scene has been growing by leaps and bounds. And then, both within and beyond the city’s boundaries, there’s the wine: malbecs, torrontés and more. By NELL McSHANE WULFHART
36 Hours in Bangkok From upstart creative spaces and obscure bars to neighborhoods where a surprising urban tranquillity reigns, Bangkok remains ripe for discovery. By SETH SHERWOOD
36 Hours in Johannesburg Beneath the grit of South Africa’s biggest city, there’s a kinetic urban energy that can be savored in its street art, restaurants, music clubs and markets. By SARAH KHAN
36 Hours in Orlando Don’t equate Orlando with mouse ears and thrill rides: The city is a checkerboard of intriguing neighborhoods filled with intriguing galleries, shops and restaurants. By ELAINE GLUSAC
36 Hours in Calgary, Alberta A new generation of chefs is championing locally sourced menus, and a relaxation of liquor production laws has led to a boom in microbreweries. By ELAINE GLUSAC
36 Hours in Washington, D.C. No longer does the city dubbed “the swamp” by its inhabitant in chief have the starchy, insular appearance of a white male fiefdom. There’s a dynamism that, along with its fabled history, qualifies it as a great American city. By ROBERT DRAPER
36 Hours in Kigali, Rwanda More than 20 years after the horrific genocide in Rwanda, Kigali is emerging as a proud city, known for its progressive start-ups, energetic art scene and great dining and coffee. By DEBRA KAMIN
36 Hours in Vienna Far from just a time capsule of imperial palaces and fin-de-siècle flourishes, this multicultural metropolis of 1.8 million has long been at the crossroads of cultures. By CHANEY KWAK
36 Hours in Manchester, England A visit here becomes an exercise in peeling back layers of sooty, hard-working history to arrive at a shinier, bustling and hopeful present. By SUSANNE FOWLER
36 Hours in Cork, Ireland (and Beyond) Don’t overlook Ireland’s second city, with its many churches, pubs, local beers and an increasingly diverse array of restaurants. By BRENDAN SPIEGEL
36 Hours in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Expansive wilderness, superlative skiing and a top-notch food scene await visitors to this charming, idiosyncratic town and valley. By HANNAH SELIGSON
36 Hours in Shanghai Shanghai is a city flush with cash and Ferraris, but beneath all the excess, there’s more artistic and culinary substance than ever. By JUSTIN BERGMAN
36 Hours in Asunción, Paraguay Whether you seek retro restaurants that haven’t changed in 50 years, or innovative galleries and American-style brunches, you’ll find it here, in the capital of Paraguay. By NELL McSHANE WULFHART
36 Hours in Osaka, Japan Many visitors bypass Osaka. What are they missing? An approachable, friendly city with worth-a-detour cuisine, cool new coffee shops, bars and boutiques. By INGRID K. WILLIAMS
36 Hours in Kauai, Hawaii All the raves you’ve heard are true. Kauai is a lush island with just the right mix of amenities and untamed beauty. By DAVE SEMINARA
36 Hours in Latino New York City The city’s Latino influences can be found throughout the cultural scene, from museums and street art to restaurants and night life. By MIREYA NAVARRO