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Berlin, Germany

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The capital of Germany brims with rich history and beer. Go for its many museums, cultural landmarks, parks, a wide variety of food and beer, city beaches and fun nights out.  Berlin skyline with the tallest structure in Berlin, Fernsehturm How to get there   and around Fly to either of Berlin’s international airports,  https://www.berlin-airport.de/en/index.php  Berlin Tegel (TXL), located in the northwest and Berlin Schoenefeld (SXF), located in the southeast.  Tegel is slightly closer to the city. For  transport from Tegel airport to the city , use the TXL Express Bus or the Express Bus X9, bus or a taxi. There is no access to the u-Bahn train from Tegel airport. See the Tegel airport transport page here for more information. For  transport from Berlin Schoenefeld airport into the city , use an Airport Express Train from Schönefeld Airport, or a bus, or taxi. Detailed information with schedules an...

Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo, the capital of Japan, and officially known as Tokyo metropolis, is one of the world’s most densely populated cities. A fast-paced and bustling city, filled with traditional and cultural history. Travel to Tokyo for not only the bustling city vibe, but also it’s peaceful gardens, shrines, and temples. High-fashion, an insane nightlife, and incredibly delicious and fresh cuisine.  Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden    How to get there Fly into one of the two International Airports in Tokyo,  Haneda airport  and  Narita airport . For  travel from Narita airport , The JR operated Narita Express Train is your quickest way into Tokyo. Express buses leave for major hotel and sightseeing districts at regular intervals. Taxis are a convenient but more pricey option for travel from Narita airport. Haneda airport is more centrally located. For  travel from Haneda airport , Express trains run from the International Terminal to Shinagaw...

San Francisco, United States

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The city with the Golden Gate Bridge, and the gateway to California. It has more than 220 parks, which is more than any other city in the United States. Museums, Alcatraz, food, Chinatown, Japanese tea garden, cable cars, and nearby wine country and redwood forests. How to get there Fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .  There are many options for transport from the airport and for travel around San Francisco. BART Rapid Rail, Caltrain commuter rail, SamTrans Bus, airporter bus, taxis, pre-arranged shuttles, Uber and car hire from the airport's Car Rental Center. See these transport options referenced and linked on the San Francisco International Airport website .  For touring within the city, ride on a cable car, the same way San Franciscans did in the 1870s, see routes and map here .  Or hop on and off the City Sightseeing San Francisco bus .  Cable Car What to do Take in the views and walk acros...

Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town is South Africa’s top tourist destination and was voted as the greatest city on earth in  The Telegraph Travel survey for 2018 . Mountains, beaches, vineyards, safari, dining, and shopping. It would take a good few weeks to see all there is that this city offers. Cable Car to the top of Table Mountain How to get there Fly to  Cape Town International airport (CPT) . Flight options may stopover in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Istanbul or Johannesburg. From the airport, use one of the many transport options to get into and around Cape Town. MYciTi Bus, metered taxi cabs outside the airport, Uber and many car hire companies at the airport. See these transport options referenced on the  Cape Town website . To tour the city, hop on and off the  City Sightseeing bus . Victoria and Alfred Waterfront What to do Get to the top of  Table Mountain  by cable car. Buy ticket online to avoid possible long lines. Robben Island , see where N...