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Istanbul
TURKEY
Istanbul is a city of layers and contrasts. With historical sights like the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace brushing up against buzzing bars and lively cafes, with Ottoman-era mosques. Istanbul is a city of old and new coexisting. The city never stops moving.
Best Time to Go
Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) are the perfect times to visit Istanbul, when the weather is bright and mild.Language
TurkishCurrency
It's currency is called Turkish Lira(TL).Calling Code
+90Berlin
GERMANY
Berlin, its representative city, has much to do with it—the quirky enclave attracts artists and other creatives, expats, misfits, entrepreneurs, and immigrants, who happily live amid long-standing. Berliners who call this city home.
The Berlin Pride Celebration is one of the biggest LGBT parades in Europe. It’s held every year at the end of June. Both the Karneval der Kulturen and the Berlin Pride Celebration are government-sanctioned events.
Best Time to Go The city is teeming with life in summer, which can start in May and may continue into October, with its open-air parties and plentiful street festivals.
Language
GermanCurrency
Euro (€)Calling Code
+49London
ENGLAND
London is a wonderful city to visit, and with England's fantastic public transportation, it's a breeze to get from point A to point B.
With sites and cultural hubs like the National Portrait Gallery, Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Kensington Gardens, and all manner of food, drink, shopping, history, and culture, it's no wonder why the 'Big Smoke' is a top travel destination.
Best Time to Go
Spring, summer, and fall allow for taking in the parks and getting the most out of how walkable London is, while winter is beautiful and festive for those looking to get their fill of Christmas markets and traditional cheer.Language
EnglishCurrency
Pound Sterling (£)Calling Code
020Dubai
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Dubai is full of contrasts. there's the desert with its rolling hills of sand stamped with the footprints of Arabian oryx and gazelles; the souks with their labyrinth of stalls, bins overflowing with a rainbow of spices, the scent filling the air; and the traditional abra boats ferrying riders across the Dubai Creek.
The city has sprouted up from its desert port beginnings to become a sprawling metropolis full of vibrant neighborhoods, record-setting buildings, and over-the-top shopping centers all in the last several decades (excavation work on the famous Burj Khalifa didn't even begin until January 2004).
Best Time to Go
Dubai is hot throughout the year, but winter is one of the best times to visit with average temperatures hovering in the high 70's and low 80's in December.Language
Arabic; however, many people speak English as wellCurrency
United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)Calling Code
+971Paris
FRANCE
Paris is a city unlike any other. It is overflowing with culture, history, and beauty. And while people travel to Paris to see the Louvre, climb the Eiffel Tower, or see Notre-Dame, the real magic is found in the streets.
Paris is a city with a strong cultural identity, it also houses people from all over the world who add their own culture and customs into the mix. This is why a visit to Paris' top sights is simply not enough — to truly get a sense of the city, take to the streets where the essence and enchantment of Paris is most felt.