The urban evolution: how city travel is changing

> Plus: The perfect weekend in Reykjavík, Top 10 cities for architecture lovers, Discover Choquequirao, Eight great cities to explore by tram, boat, bike and more — [Lonely Planet]( [The urban evolution: how city travel is changing]( [The urban evolution: how city travel is changing]( Thanks to huge advances in tech and the boom of the sharing economy, city travel has taken on a new vigor allowing us to go further, faster and deeper under the skin of a destination. [CITY SLICKER]( ADVERTISEMENT [Advertisement]( Featured titles [The Cities Book]( The Cities Book [BUY NOW]( [Best of Paris 2018 city guide]( Best of Paris 2018 city guide [BUY NOW]( [Best of Tokyo 2018 city guide]( Best of Tokyo 2018 city guide [BUY NOW]( [See more titles]( Video [The perfect weekend in Reykjavík]( perfect weekend in Reykjavík]( The capital of Iceland may be a small, but it packs a punch with world-class festivals, an innovative restaurant scene, striking design and cultural spaces. Here's how to make the most of a short break. [watch now]( More articles [Top 10 cities for architecture lovers]( [Top 10 cities for architecture lovers]( From towering columns to art deco delights, you can find the soul of a city writ large in its architecture. Paris, New York and London dazzle with their designs, but check out these alternative cities for myriad more marvels. ARCHITECTURE]( [Advertisement]( [10 things to know about Dubai]( For all the city's accolades, there are still plenty of misconceptions about this glitzy Gulf emirate. [Get to know Dubai]( [Logo]( Sponsored by Emirates Featured titles [Berlin city guide]( Berlin city guide [BUY NOW]( [Pocket Dubai]( Pocket Dubai [BUY NOW]( [Hong Kong city guide]( Hong Kong city guide [BUY NOW]( [See more titles]( Video [Discover Choquequirao]( [Discover Choquequirao]( Beyond Machu Picchu lies Choquequirao – a lost city of the Incas hidden high in the Andes, with a fraction of the visitors of its more famous cousin. [WATCH NOW]( More articles [Eight great cities to explore by tram, boat, bike and more]( [Eight great cities to explore by tram, boat, bike and more]( You know the spiel: it's about the journey, not the destination. Apply this to the average city commute and turn getting from A to B into an adventure with these eight urban transport marvels. [all aboard]( [Pocket Copenhagen]( Pocket Copenhagen [BUY NOW]( [New York City guide]( New York City guide [BUY NOW]( [Bangkok city guide]( Bangkok city guide [BUY NOW]( [See more titles]( Video [Ask Lonely Planet: what are some of Europe's best second cities?]( [Ask Lonely Planet: what are some of Europe's best second cities?]( Lonely Planet's Tom Hall and Oliver Smith consider some of Europe's best second cities – places often eclipsed by the capital, but still worthy of exploring. [watch now]( Read more [Tony Wheeler's top 10 cities]( [Tony Wheeler's top 10 cities]( With decades of travel experiences under his belt, we asked Lonely Planet's co-founder Tony Wheeler to spotlight his most memorable metropolises and captivating cities. CITIES]( [3 for 2 offer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Advertisement]( Connect with us on: Get [Guides app]( by Lonely Planet: [MANAGE MY EMAILS]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [DESTINATIONS]( [BOOKING]( © 2017 Lonely Planet. This email was sent to you by Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. 240 Blackfriars Road London, London, SE1 8NW, GB. [www.lonelyplanet.com]( [Update Profile]( To view in your browser, [click here](