If you're flying to New York, head to Pennsylvania, widely acknowledged as the diner capital of the US. You can do day hikes in the mountains, see some pleasant if not beautiful cities (Philly and Pittsburgh) and eat classic diner food (scrapple, cheesesteaks, mounds of pancakes). Not too far to drive, and also home of the birth of the American interstate. Also much cheaper than staying anywhere near New York.

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The Altstadt is completely pedestrianised and the adjoining car parks can be very expensive. The rapid public transport system will drop you off at Heinrich-Heine Allee in the heart of the Altstadt.

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San Miguel de Allende is a historic small city in the heart of Mexico, about 3 hours by car north of the capital. It's a great place to use as a base for exploring old colonial cities such as Guanajuato. It is also a wonderful place for artists and for people who want to take Spanish courses. There are quite a few Europeans who live here full or part-time and a lot more Americans, but it still retains the feel of Mexican city. Near to the town are a group of swimming pools fed by hot springs. Look it up on the internet and you'll see why so many people come here to visit and end up living here - like me!

San Miguel de Allende, State of Guanajuato

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I just moved to Munich - what a wonderful city! Fantastic mixture of historic tradition and anarchic alternatives, accessibly modern and suprisingly friendly. From the moment you arrive in the well-designed (of course!) airport -they check your passport and you pick your luggage up straight at the gate - right the way through to literaly hundreds of independent bars and restaurants it's one the nicest cities in the world!

Best bars are in the Glockenbachviertel. For good restaurants try Schwabing and Liehl. Great beer gardens everywhere.

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Sample an outstandingly fresh selection of authentic and contemporary dishes, those borne out of a visit to a morning market stall in Hanoi right through to dishes found at Ho Chi Minh City’s swankiest restaurant: La Vong grilled fish from Hanoi’s finest, Hanoi Dumpling from the Imperial Capital and Camfire Sirloin Steak from Saigon’s busiest restaurant.

To accompany your food select from the amazing wines hand picked by wine critic Malcolm Gluck then sit back and enjoy an exquistite meal in a uniquely relaxed environment.

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Trieste is tucked away in the north east of Italy, close to the Slovenian border. It combines the charm of a mid-European city with a sea/beach location.

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This is a magnificent book about the history of Wroclaw and Breslau.

Any good bookshop.

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People are friendly but dont let them fool you or overcharge you. Use the new capital taxis known as Taxi al A'sema, which are clean, reasonably priced and have air conditioning. The Egyptian Pound is worth about a tenth of a UK Pound and Egypt is much cheaper than the UK so bear that in mind.

Preferably use bottled drinking water like Schweppes, Nestle, Aqua and Baraka. University students like to practice their English so don't be baffled if they try to talk to you. You will know them because they use complicated vocabulary compared with street vendors who may try to rip you off in their simple English. I am an Egyptian who lived in England some years ago and adored the Brits I hope you have a wonderful time in Egypt.

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Coaches in Chile are ridiculously cheap and cover the whole country. They depart regularly from the central coach station.

If you fancy a day trip head to Valparaiso. It's a short hour-and-a-half journey. This big port is the second largest city in Chile and is far more unique and representative of the country. Don't attempt to tackle the hills once there - there are handy elevators that take you to the top for one of the most stunning views in Chile. I would particularly recommend Valparaiso at New Years Eve as a huge fireworks display takes place across the whole bay.

Declared Chile's Cultural Capital in 2003, Valparaiso lies 120km northwest of Santiago

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The best (and cheapest) way to get to know the centre of the city is to take the #1 or #2 tram around the Ring, the main road around the centre. This route takes you past all the main sights and attractions for a fraction of the price of a fiaker, and is an excellent way to get your bearings before exploring!

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