The New York Times 36 Hours. World. 150 Cities from Abu Dhabi to Zurich

Weekend trips to any city, from So Paulo to Seoul to Sydney, can often be daunting, with too much to do and too little time. Enter 36 Hours World, a roundup of 150 cities across six continents, each tailored for a memorable and feasible 36-hour stay. Gathered from the eponymous New York Times column, this updated edition is dedicated entirely to cities: capital, coastal, cosmopolitan, and everything in between, with 26 new stories not published in previous volumes. The Timess contributors are your guidesforeign correspondents, travel writers, food writers, and photojournalistswho bring together insider knowledge and in-depth research, providing fresh insight to even the most frequently visited metropolises. Whether its a comedy club in downtown Chicago, a long-tail boat tour on Bangkoks Chao Phraya River, or a cable car ride up to Dubrovniks Mount Srd, the must-know facts and inspiration can all be found in this A-to-Z collection of urban adventures. 150 international cities Practical recommendations for nearly 600 restaurants and 350 hotels A thumb index for quick navigation and ribbon to bookmark your next adventure More than 800 photos Detailed city-by-city maps that pinpoint every stop on your itinerary All stories have been updated and adapted by Barbara Ireland, a veteran Times travel editor