High culture where the Americas converge
The feast of revival
At the intersection of Europe and Asia, Georgia is emerging as a crossroads for travellers from near and far – as it was centuries ago
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
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
Barrio Italia, Santiago
Get your fill of colonial architecture, tango and artisanal souvenirs in this eclectic neighbourhood, which oozes Latin and European character.
What’s new in the UAE?
Stay a while in the UAE, among the rainforests, archipelagos and theme parks that are redefining the emirates
Ian Rankin’s guide to Edinburgh
The Inspector Rebus author extols the charms of wide-open spaces, convivial bars and great curry houses in the city