From New York to Vienna, these are the most stunning places for a cup of joe.
Destination of the Day
Singapore
You'd think a tiny nation the size of an average American city would be easy to know at a glance, but Singapore specializes in defying expectations. The city's different, distinct neighborhoods represent various aspects of the national experience: ancient shops rubbing elbows with hipster outlets (Joo Chiat and Tiong Bahru), hotel and shopping mall hotspots with the world's most premium brands (Orchard Road), and a skyline straight out of the Jetsons (Marina Bay and its landmarks like the Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore Flyer). Singapore also has more than 350 parks and four nature reserves, which make up about 8,000 acres of the country's real estate, and it's one of Southeast Asia's best cities for street food. At any top Singapore hawker center, tourists mingle with working stiffs, to breakfast on roti kaya, or stuff their faces with Cantonese, Hokkien, Indian, Malay, and "Western" food.
Your Packing List
Visitors to Singapore at any time of the year should prepare for rain, bringing quick-drying, lightweight clothes, a waterproof jacket or windbreaker, and an umbrella. Don't bring a raincoat; the humidity makes them miserable to wear.
Consider the humidity and the occasional monsoon rains when you pack clothes for your Singapore trip. Wear loose and light summer clothing when in town. If you're traveling on business, smart casual is often accepted, unless you're attending a formal business dinner. Jackets and ties are still expected for business meetings, with the odd exception here and there.
Unsurprisingly, air conditioners are commonplace throughout the island. Do bring a light jacket or sweater for extended periods spent indoors.
Often called "the last cathedral" (even though it's not technically a cathedral), the Sagrada Familia inspires, delights, torments, and disturbs in equal measure. Designed by Spanish-Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, the distinctive edifice is a blend of the Spanish late gothic, Catalan modernism, and Art Nouveau architectural styles. Though construction started on the cathedral 150 years ago, the Sagrada Familia is still a work in progress, slated to be complete in 2026. When finished, it will be the tallest religious structure in Europe, standing over 560 feet high.
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