Dive into Cypriot history at this pedestrian-friendly hood, well endowed with time-warped tavernas, pretty plazas and open artist studios
Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad
Textile shopping galore, a heritage library, alternative street food dining and acres of greenery. Ahmedabad’s west side story begins here
La Croix-Rousse, Lyon
The hardest-working neighbourhood in Lyon couples its gastronomic future with respect for an industrious past
Xinyi, Taipei
A lively arts scene, luxe shopping and untouristy street food are three reasons to join the cool kids in this dynamic ‘hood
Ottensen, Hamburg
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
Nevsky Prospekt, Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg’s most famous thoroughfare is a joy for travellers looking for a taste of the city’s opulent founding spirit
Lavapiés, Madrid
Find old-timey tapas joints, community gardens ringed by street art and secret ateliers in the Spanish capital’s most bohemian neighbourhood
Kalk Bay, Cape Town
Go by rail to this former fishing hamlet, populated by bohemians and Cape Fur seals
Barrio Italia, Santiago
Get your fill of colonial architecture, tango and artisanal souvenirs in this eclectic neighbourhood, which oozes Latin and European character.
You should go here: Nihonbashi
Tokyo’s vast size means there’s always something new to discover, but why not start where it all began?
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