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Azerbaijan, Local Knowledge, Neighbourhood

Old City, Baku

By Open Skies March 3, 2020

With an eclectic mix of ancient history, art, flavoursome food and the F1 – Baku holds appeal for a variety of travellers

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Cyprus, Neighbourhood

Old town, Limassol

By Sarah Freeman February 10, 2020

Dive into Cypriot history at this pedestrian-friendly hood, well endowed with time-warped tavernas, pretty plazas and open artist studios

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Neighbourhood

Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad

By Sarah Freeman December 19, 2019

Textile shopping galore, a heritage library, alternative street food dining and acres of greenery. Ahmedabad’s west side story begins here

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France, Local Knowledge, Neighbourhood

La Croix-Rousse, Lyon

By Open Skies November 19, 2019

The hardest-working neighbourhood in Lyon couples its gastronomic future with respect for an industrious past

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China, Neighbourhood

Xinyi, Taipei

By Emily Manthei October 14, 2019

A lively arts scene, luxe shopping and untouristy street food are three reasons to join the cool kids in this dynamic ‘hood

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Germany, Hamburg, Neighbourhood

Ottensen, Hamburg

By Sarah Freeman September 24, 2019

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

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Local Knowledge, Neighbourhood, Russia

Nevsky Prospekt, Saint Petersburg

By Sean Williams July 11, 2019

Saint Petersburg’s most famous thoroughfare is a joy for travellers looking for a taste of the city’s opulent founding spirit

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Neighbourhood, Spain

Lavapiés, Madrid

By Sarah Freeman April 24, 2019

Find old-timey tapas joints, community gardens ringed by street art and secret ateliers in the Spanish capital’s most bohemian neighbourhood

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Kalk Bay
Africa, Neighbourhood

Kalk Bay, Cape Town

By Lily Lawes March 25, 2019

Go by rail to this former fishing hamlet, populated by bohemians and Cape Fur seals

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Chile, Neighbourhood

Barrio Italia, Santiago

By Sarah Freeman January 31, 2019

Get your fill of colonial architecture, tango and artisanal souvenirs in this eclectic neighbourhood, which oozes Latin and European character.

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About

Open Skies is the monthly magazine for Emirates. Each issue we bring together the best writers, photographers and artists to create the world’s best inflight magazine. We believe in print, in long-form journalism and in outstanding photography. With more than
5 million passengers a month flying on Emirates, we are truly a global magazine, read by a global audience.

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