#neighborhoods

#neighborhoods

Planning a trip to Chiang Mai? You're in for a treat! Northern Thailand's cultural hub offers a mix of ancient temples, bustling markets, and serene escapes-plus a food scene that will have you coming back for seconds (and thirds). But after more trips to Thailand than we can count, we've learned that choosing the right neighborhood can make all the difference in how you experience the city.

Down Istanbul's hills and through its backstreets, you'll find neighborhoods that feel local and authentic-where shopkeepers greet passersby by name, laundry sways between windows, and the scent of home cooking drifts through open doorways. These are the parts of Istanbul that offer a more grounded perspective-not just what the city looks like, but how it lives. Bebek, Çukurcuma, and Cihangir are among the most rewarding to explore, especially for solo travelers, though anyone who makes the time will likely be drawn in.

Choosing where to stay in Chiang Mai can feel overwhelming, especially with so many neighborhoods offering their unique charm. While the Old City is the historic heart, there's much more to explore-think bustling markets, café-lined streets, tranquil riverside escapes, and leafy residential areas with a more local vibe. Each neighborhood has its own personality, from energetic and vibrant to peaceful and secluded, and the one you pick can really shape your trip.

Lima is a place where you can encounter layers of history as well as modern Peru—and the creatives who have made it one of South America's great cities.

In Solanda, residents have protected themselves from rising violence by fortifying their homes and neighborhoods with gates and barriers, responding to escalating crime rates.

Mission Bay isn’t actually soulless - it’s just playing hard to get.

New York City's neighborhoods each have unique attributes, offering diverse options for visitors dependent on personal preferences: sightseeing, nightlife, or an authentic NYC experience.

In London's quiet southern reach, beyond the rush, beyond the speech, there's Sutton steady, calm, and clean, with threads that tie through Cheam to Green.

"I love Hyde Park," one resident told Niche. "It is close to the major areas yet still [has] some distance. I love how easy it is to commute anywhere. I love the local business and schools. Being a mother of two, I have good options."