The eighth edition of Time Out Berlin covers all aspects of life in the capital city, from festivals and nightlife to avant garde arts. The home of over 150 museums and 50 theatres, Berlin is the third most visited tourist destination in Europe, offering plentiful partying at affordable prices, a thriving alternative culture, one of Europe's liveliest gay scenes, and one of the world's most important film festivals.

London, the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, is also an international capital of business, finance, and culture. Now in its 17th edition, Time Out London keeps readers updated on all that’s new and noteworthy in this ever-changing city. This one-stop guide offers detailed, unbiased advice on where to go and what to see, from iconic locales such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace to more recent attractions like the Cartoon Museum and out-of-the-way neighborhood shops and parks. Sharp, savvy reviews alert visitors to the city’s hottest boutique hotels, liveliest bars and clubs, and most enticing restaurants that showcase London's thriving international food scene.

The eternally beautiful grande dame of European cities, Paris is a happy marriage of ancient and modern. It’s at once resolutely in step with the modern world — mushrooming public WiFi coverage, superb public transportation, major architectural projects in the pipeline — and as seductively romantic and gloriously historic as ever: the flagstones that the guillotine once stood on are still in place; the palace of kings that houses the world’s largest museum, the Louvre, is still a marvel to behold. Time Out Paris goes back to the city’s roots and monitors its new shoots — the plans to cut traffic in the city center by 75%, the new “boat Métro” service on the Seine, and new developments in every sphere of its world-leading fashion, arts, and culinary scenes. Independent, intelligent reviews cover more than 300 restaurants, cafés, and bars.

Athens has proved itself a thoroughly 21st-century city. Mindful of the immensity of its past but determined not to become a heritage theme park, the city continues to evolve: a new metro system, revamped museums, regenerated residential areas, and energized bars, including the nightlife and arts scenes that coexist with some of the world’s most treasured antiquities. Written and researched by Athens residents, this thorough guide helps visitors make the most of the city's wonders: western civilization’s most influential monuments, the beautiful beaches within easy reach of town, restaurants and cafés from traditional taverna to haute haunt, and accommodations both funky and fabulous.

Europe’s most infamous city remains one of its most popular, and for good reason. Between its world-class art museums, picturesque canals, and vibrant coffee shops that sell much more than coffee, Amsterdam's variety is glorious indeed. With one of Europe’s more forward-thinking cultural scenes and striking new architectural developments, however, there’s much more here to enjoy than the clichés of decadence. Written, researched and edited entirely by locals, the Time Out Amsterdam guide gives travelers the inside scoop.

Now an European Union capital, Hungary’s flagship city has added cosmopolitan luxury to its five-star hotel stock, the latest treatments to its modernized spa centers, and designer vroom to its cafés. Without losing the charms of yesteryear, nor hiking up the ticket prices for a swift transport network, grand opera, or a visit to the most ornate of cinemas, Hungary’s capital is amiable and affordable. Using a pool of resident writers who have lived through the changes from immediately post-Soviet to European Union metropolis, this fifth edition of Time Out Budapest evaluates the contemporary city and suggests how a rapidly increasing number of visitors can best enjoy it.

Time Out Las Vegas is the definitive guide to this dazzling desert playground that has been one of the fastest-growing cities in America. Alongside insider reviews of the best places to stay, play, and dine are comprehensive critiques of the city's main resorts and shows, including full instructions on how to play all the major casino games. When the bright lights get too much, visitors can use the handy maps and destination profiles to visit such legendary spots as the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, and the Hoover Dam.

Every season is tourist season in New York, and why not? There’s a never-ending, always-evolving list of things to see, places to go, stuff to buy, and new restaurants to sample. Time Out New York covers it all. This exhaustive guide offers hundreds of smart, unbiased reviews of the city’s restaurants, bars, shops, clubs, museums, and sights — everything from pizza and bagels to shopping green. Up-to-date information on hours, admission prices, transportation, and methods of payment is included with each listing. It spotlights the city’s hot new neighborhoods as well as the changing scene in more established ones, with walking tour itineraries that allow visitors to explore each neighborhood at the street level. Comprehensive coverage of the city’s incomparable arts and culture scene makes this an invaluable sourcebook for tourists and residents alike.

In recent years, Bangkok’s image has been transformed from that of a chaotic free-for-all into a confident city brimming with design and sophistication — but one that still retains a vibrant street life rarely seen in the developed world. This comprehensive travel guide chronicles the city’s new identity, dynamic popular culture, exciting clubs and restaurants, and rich cultural heritage, as well as its gorgeous nearby beaches. Bangkok’s lively gay and lesbian scene is covered in depth.

A vast, dazzling metropolis, Mexico City boasts a superb historic downtown, a dynamic contemporary art scene, and a new wave of world-class restaurants, bars, and hotels. As the 2010 celebrations of 1810's Independence and the 1910 Revolution approach, Mexico City continues to transform itself — leaving visitors charmed, surprised, and with the inescapable sense of a city whose finest hour is still around the corner. Time Out Mexico City helps visitors make the most of a short or extended stay. Written by informed locals, this indispensable guide covers it all in frank reviews of dining, accommodations, leisure activities, historical venues, and more. A bonus section profiles the five best trips around the country, from the stunning jungles of Chiapas to the stark beauty of Baja to the colonial glory of Oaxaca.

Food, fashion, and finance may be Milan’s claim to fame, but this insider’s guide goes far beyond the city's mainstays. Local experts offer unbiased coverage of the hopping music scene, attractions like the newly revived La Scala, and the best restaurants, bars, and cafés, from sleek and chic to cozy neighborhood trattorie. Side trips to historic cities are also included.

Time Out Dublin delves beneath the city’s shiny new veneer to explore the heart and soul of this humble, historic, complex, and conflicted destination. Travelers find the best sights and avoid the worst, guided by hundreds of candid reviews written by those who know the city best — its locals. Suggestions for easy day-trips allow travelers to take in the gorgeous Irish countryside.

Now in its 12th edition, Time Out Barcelona gives travelers the inside track on Catalan culture plus hundreds of up-to-date, independent reviews of bars, clubs, cafés, shops, sights, and restaurants. Along with covering visitor essentials like hotels and transportation, the guide reveals Barcelona’s best-kept secrets, from underground bars and open-air clubs to the age-old customs that give the city its unique quality.

Surrounded by stunning scenery, and gearing up to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver is regularly voted one of the most livable cities in the world. Time Out’s local experts cover all of this sophisticated yet neighborly city in this illustrated guide. They direct readers not only to where to dine, stay, and play in Vancouver proper, but also into the fascinating surrounding area, from snowcapped Whistler to storied British-style Victoria, the unique ecosystem of wine-producing Okanagan, and the splendid diversity of the Gulf Islands.

Traditionally regarded as the center of America’s intellectual and cultural elite, Boston not only houses venerated museums and performance venues, but also a thriving alternative arts scene. Using local experts and journalists, Time Out Boston takes travelers on an in-depth tour of the essential sights—the landmarks of the Revolution, the elegant English-inspired architecture of affluent Beacon Hill and Back Bay, the colleges and hip hangouts of neighboring Cambridge — as well as the local curiosities most tourists miss. For more adventurous travelers, the guide covers highlights of New England’s history-rich Colonial countryside, pretty coastal villages and glorious sandy beaches — all within an easy drive out of town.

Over the past 15 years, London’s gay scene has grown at an unprecedented rate, and this comprehensive guide reflects it. It covers every aspect of gay and lesbian life in the city, with detailed, up-to-the-minute information on more than 200 gay and lesbian bars, gay-friendly accommodations, restaurants, support groups, shopping, and a fact-packed directory chapter. Areas like Soho and Vauxhall Village are highlighted, and feature boxes on long-standing clubs, key personalities, and historical figures run throughout.

Nice and Cannes are essential destinations for international travelers. This Time Out guide shows visitors how to make the most of a stay of in either or both. The book covers the glorious beaches, where to stay (from intimate to extravagant, including rentals), where to play, dining options for any budget, day-trips and itineraries, a schedule of festivals throughout the year, tips on where to find the local artisans and their crafts, which museums are worth the time, and much more. Extensive maps and illustrations help visitors navigate their way through the area.