Life moves fast in Tokyo, where cultures clash and fashions fade in and out of vogue almost as quickly as the sparkling lights flash.

A city filled with innovation and art, pop culture and crazy inventions, live music and nightlife, it is easy to forgive the rush in Tokyo as you get caught up in the whirlwind of excitement that continually buzzes in this crazy city.

Yes, life is a party here, but don’t worry if you feel the need to live it at a slower pace as traditional Japanese roots are still thoroughly ingrained in everyday culture and relics of a grand imperial past can be found standing calmly aside skyscrapers and noodle bars.

Here are some of the best ways to join the party in Tokyo at both paces.

Sing: You may not understand it, but karaoke is cool in Tokyo and a hip way to spend a Friday night. Forget wailing aunties down the local on a Tuesday – the streets of Japan’s capital offer countless bars to unleash your inner pop star in style with flashy lighting and modern private booths. The past-time offers a great insight in to the cultural of the Japanese people, whose formal daytime exchanges are transformed in to hilarious singing parties by night. Try it at one of the Karaoke-Kan bars in Shibuya.

Club: Superdelux in Roppongi is far more than a nightclub with its popular events schedule running exclusive parties and shows throughout each month. The club’s owners are well known Tokyo-based architects, setting the tone for the most famous event, Pecha Kucha, which allows creative types to ‘show and tell’ a piece of design before dancing the night away.

Drink: To get a firsthand experience of the ancient Japanese rituals kept alive in Tokyo today then head to Kyoto where you can take part in a tea ceremony with a Geisha. Before entering you must learn the appropriate gestures and phrases expected of guests, but it is well worth it to marvel the beautiful kimonos and art of the ceremony which has been in place for centuries.

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It may not be well known, but Budapest parties hard. And perhaps down to too many late nights, the city has failed to boast about its status as a buzzing nightlife hotspot, instead focusing on the wonderful architecture and history of Hungary’s capital.

While that stuff is great (you will be amazed by the Roman ruins and grand bridges over the Danube River), it should be known that a stop in Budapest offers some serious partying to help you let loose after the maps are packed away. Check out these places for unforgettable nights:

Ruin Pubs: Formally going by the name of Romkocsma, these pubs have popped up in empty houses and vacant courtyards throughout the city, charming tourists who stumble upon them. Full of hipster locals and eccentric mismatched furniture, these sneaky pubs have an unbeatable atmosphere. Take a nap before heading out as ruin pubs often stay open until 4AM and there’s a lot to take in while you are there – most feature impromptu gigs, art exhibitions and film screenings.

Cinetrip Sparty: As it turns out, the ancient Turkish baths of Budapest are not just for daytime relaxing. Infamous spa parties have been running in them for the last ten years. Events company Cinetrip hosts the nights which merges audiovisual technology to project light shows and old silent movies on to the walls in the time to the DJs banging beats. Synchronised swimmers wow the massive crowds who come to dance and swim to the amazing music.

Sziget Festival – In August the party extends to the daytime as thousands flock to the Sziget music festival – one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Boats whisk revellers to a leafy island amidst the Danube River, where a massive line up of international pop and rock acts await them.

And don’t worry, hangovers can be healed with ease in Budapest, as the morning after can be spent in the healing waters of the Turkish baths or leisurely browsing the city’s many art galleries and historic buildings.

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Throw caution to the wind and take yourself to the iconic glittering skyline of New York. You won’t regret it – the city delivers everything it promises and much, much more.

The diverse population of New York brings it to life each day and night in hip restaurants, too cool for school art galleries and lively bars and nightclubs. Even the streets are awash with energy – from street carts selling legendary pretzels, to street performers, from joggers in Central Park to domino players in Columbus Park.

As they say, New York is the city that never sleeps, and you won’t want to either once you see how much there is to do. Here’s a tiny offering from the exhaustive list of things to do in the big apple:

Nightlife: We’ve all seen Sex & the City, and we all know that New York is packed with cool bars and nightclubs……but perhaps the coolest club night at the moment is at Libation. Every 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of the month the Lower East side club erupts with soulful house music and hundreds of party-eager New Yorkers at this infamous club night. If house is your thing, then plan your trip wisely, you don’t want to miss this. If you’re after something more relaxed then a rooftop bar could do the trick. Check out Press for an impressive 360-degree view of downtown Manhattan and swanky 20-foot reflecting pool, 16 floors above the city streets.

Restaurants: For an eclectic dining experience head to Brooklyn, where the eccentric Roberta’s makes dinner a memorable event. Nestled in amongst the loading docks of Bushwick, this unusual eating option boasts its own radio station and rooftop vegetable garden. For as little as $12 you can feast on the ex-pizza place’s rustic produce and football-sized calzones.

Culture: New York is filled with wonderful galleries such as The Met, but after you’ve looked at some art, you might be inspired to create your own. The Art Students League has been running since 1875 and offers over 130 classes in 6 main creative genres. Classes aren’t set by any skill, meaning that by the end of the day you could be a pro at anything: from painting to wood sculpture. The league also gives visitors the chance to have their artwork displayed in a city renowned for creativity, as the centre has a student gallery.

Barcelona is usually agreeable year-round, though the humidity in summer can be debilitating, particularly when it’s overcast. Many shops, bars and restaurants close (especially during August). Public transport and cinemas can overcompensate for the summer heat with bracing air-conditioning.

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