Grand Wilhelminian-style townhouses, a down-to-earth cafe culture and plenty of hygge are three good reasons to hotfoot it to this lively hood
Kadıköy-Moda, Istanbul
Vestiges of old Turkey rub shoulders with vintage fashion boutiques, politically-charged graffiti and new wave coffee houses in this sea-sprayed Anatolian neighbourhood
Lavapiés, Madrid
Find old-timey tapas joints, community gardens ringed by street art and secret ateliers in the Spanish capital’s most bohemian neighbourhood
Palatial prowess
History runs deep in this old-world grand dame, where everything from the frescoes to the formaggi is on point
Barrio Italia, Santiago
Get your fill of colonial architecture, tango and artisanal souvenirs in this eclectic neighbourhood, which oozes Latin and European character.
A heritage fling
This elegant Georgian property marries a storied past with serious gourmet credentials, making it the perfect pied-à-terre in the Scottish capital’s New Town
Stay: In the bolthole shaking up Barcelona’s luxury scene
An old soul with a modern attitude
You should go here: Ferencváros, Budapest
Need an excuse to shun Buda’s hilly streets? Look no further than this eclectic neighbourhood, nestled on the city’s ‘Pest’ side
You should go here: Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
A juxtaposition of Chinese and international influences, where ancient collides with achingly hip, makes this Hong Kong neighbourhood attractive for any kind of traveller
The best way to see Cambodia is on this train
Chugging along at 33mph, the refurbished 1960s rolling stock of Cambodia’s Royal Railway is certainly no bullet train. But who wants to get to their destination quickly anyway?
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