archives: Best Cities

Now that Dubai is officially home to the tallest building in the world, the Babel analogy is especially creepy.   More »

There was a reason we chose Melbourne when we moved to Australia almost two years ago. And no, it wasn't because of the weather (it's surprisingly col  More »

Xela isn't on most travelers' itineraries in Guatemala - and that's exactly why it's worth checking out.   More »

Drinks at clubs can cost a fortune; I once paid 30 CHF, about the equivalent of $27, for one drink. As an alternative to going out every weekend, sit   More »

Try to ride it all out in the same way you would a bad acid trip.  More »

Living and working in Ho Chi Minh City this past year has allowed me to pay rent, travel, and live comfortably within my own means.  More »

NO chopsticks, NO wasabi, NO soy sauce.  More »

I’d love this country if it weren’t populated with total idiots…   More »

"Go, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven..."  More »

Meet one of Matador's Japan experts, Abram Plaut.   More »

Chile has much to offer the adventurer or student looking for a home base in South America.  More »

"When I was offered a study abroad opportunity in Hong Kong, I could only imagine myself trying to escape pollution."   More »

Hard times at home necessitate careful planning for successful live-abroad experiences in 2009.   More »

The labyrinth streets of San’a give you a glimpse back into the Persian Gulf before oil and the trappings of modernity.   More »

Want to teach English abroad? Choose one of the world's most beautiful locations.   More »

Find the right level of immersion and you're halfway there.   More »

A comprehensive guide to the best study abroad options throughout New Zealand and Oz.   More »

Everything you need to know about studying abroad in China  More »

From Rio to Floripa, the best places to study in Brazil. Warning: you might not want to come home.   More »