June 2026


www.nitravelnews.com markets. A city with heart


I always say that the best way to understand a city - its culture and history - is through its food. Guided walks such as the one from City Food Tours are particularly good because you go to where the locals really eat and get a side order of history with your lunch - our guide Katelyn shared the stories behind the neighbourhoods, as well as the recipes.


Philadelphia has the cultural gravitas of a major American city but feels more manageable than some of its larger East Coast neighbours.


between major attractions are reasonable, public transport is straightforward, and there is a warmth to the place that quickly wins visitors over. A stroll from the Museum of Art to the Delaware River Waterfront takes just an hour, and while accommodation is located across the city, my hotel near City Hall was perfectly placed for everything I wanted to see within walking distance. You can begin the day tracing the birth of the United States, spend lunchtime comparing cheesesteaks, enjoy an afternoon among world-class art,


finish by climbing the Rocky steps at


then


history, art, culture, cinema and cuisine so naturally. Direct flights from Dublin to Philadelphia, make Philadelphia


sunset. Few cities combine Distances


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easy to get to, while connections via London are also plentiful.


And whether you are travelling as a family, a couple or solo, Philadelphia offers that rare blend of substance and fun. It’s historic without being stuffy, modern yet with an abundance of character,


memorable experiences. And if you leave with tired legs after climbing those famous steps, consider it part of the Rocky experience!


and packed with


Summer in Canada awaits


Air Canada's year-round, non-stop flights from Dublin to Toronto and seasonal summer service to Montréal and Vancouver, makes exploring Canada easier than ever.


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