10 of the world’s coolest neighborhoods to visit right now

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10 of the world's coolest neighborhoods
to visit right now

Want to experience a city like a local? Venture beyond the center to explore the quietly cool urban pockets that are blazing a trail with hip bars, hyper-local craft brews and fantastic food scenes.

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