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?
Take a stroll in the city
Life began to take shape in Dubai by the 18th Century. Now, modern and ancient neighbourhoods alike serve to parcel up the city – each with their own distinct flair.
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: Alcântara, Lisbon
It may not have the postcard allure of Lisbon’s other bairros, but few districts can match Alcântara’s diversity