City Guides

Copenhagen 2010

Copenhagen 2010

Copenhagen is a hotbed for design and innovation but it also has an inspiring past. Felicity Cousins explores both sides of the Danish…

Birmingham

Birmingham

Sara Turner discovers charming waterways, balti curries and a hoard of gold in the West Midlands city Birmingham Museums and Art…

Amsterdam 2010

Amsterdam 2010

Felicity Cousins explores the River IJ and the canal-side streets of the Dutch city. Amsterdam Noord Just behind Amsterdam Central…

London: Clerkenwell

London: Clerkenwell

Alison Jung finds rich history, one-off shopping and legendary pubs close to the City.

St Louis

St Louis

Alison Jung takes a taxi tour of the Missouri city and finds Egyptian mummies, leafy parks and frozen custard

Mumbai (2007)

Mumbai (2007)

Formerly known as Bombay, the Indian city of Mumbai has a population of around 18 million people and is the home of Bollywood. Felicity…

Moscow

Moscow

Forget the bling, says Philip Parker, the real attraction in Moscow is its mad and magnificent history 1. Red Square Few cities can…

Mongkok

Mongkok

Hong Kong's district of Mongkok is where you'll find some of the best bargains in the city, while a new hotel spa offers a chance for some…

Milan

Milan

The Milanese are said to think themselves superior to the rest of Italy. Tom Otley tours the fashion capital to find out the truth, and…

Manchester

Manchester

Manchester is best known for its industrial past and lively nightlife, but Anne Reed discovers the city's cultural side, from art and…

Manama

Manama

Manama is a compact city which sits atop the tiny island kingdom of Bahrain. Richard Abbott takes a whirlwind tour 1. Bahrain…

Malta

Malta

Baroque cathedrals, hilltop citadels and a unique cuisine make Malta one of the most glamorous islands in the Mediterranean, as Nick Redman…

Madrid 2008

Madrid 2008

In the Spanish capital, take a tip from the locals and make time for picture galleries, pampering and a walk in the park. Marcus Waring…

Lyon

Lyon

Whether you have an eye for architecture or a taste for high-quality cuisine, you'll find plenty of reasons to linger in Lyon, says Ben…

London - South Bank

London - South Bank

London cab drivers are notoriously reluctant to cross the river, but everyone else is flocking to trendy South Bank to eat, drink and catch…

London - Marylebone

London - Marylebone

Michelle DuMontier takes a stroll down Marylebone High Street and discovers a wealth of cafés, boutique shops and gastronomical…

London - Bloomsbury

London - Bloomsbury

Sara Turner samples a slice of Bloomsbury living and enjoys a good dose of cultural nourishment thanks to its great thinkers, glorious…

Liverpool

Liverpool

Quirky art, heavenly cathedrals, sky-high eateries and hotels for music fanatics... Jenny Southan checks out what this year's European…

Lisbon

Lisbon

Sarah Koya picks out a leisurely walking route of the seven hills and cobbled streets that comprise Portugal's capital, taking in the best…

Gothenburg

Gothenburg

Gothenburg's history is set deep in the swell of the Scandinavian waterways, but the rest of the city should not be missed. Felicity…