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Lantern-lit yakitori stalls in Omoide Yokocho, Shinjuku
The white domes of the Sacré-Cœur above Montmartre
Warmly lit dining room of a Paris bistro with banquettes and mirrors
The Eiffel Tower rising above rooftops at golden hour
Lantern-lit yakitori stalls in Omoide Yokocho, Shinjuku
Article7 Oct

Tokyo's Food Alleys After Dark

From Omoide Yokocho to Golden Gai, a short guide to eating your way through Tokyo's narrow lanes.
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The white domes of the Sacré-Cœur above Montmartre
Activity6 Oct

Montmartre Walking Tour

A self-guided walk through the village on the hill, with a short film and an interactive map.
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Warmly lit dining room of a Paris bistro with banquettes and mirrors
Restaurant6 Oct

Le Bistro Parisien

A neighbourhood bistro serving steak frites, duck confit and an excellent tarte tatin.
The Eiffel Tower rising above rooftops at golden hour
Guide1 Oct

Paris in Three Days

Landmarks, riverside walks and long lunches: how to see the best of Paris in a long weekend without rushing.
8 min
4.7 out of 5(3)
Tram tracks curving through a sunny lane of Alfama, Lisbon
Guide27 Sept

A Long Weekend in Lisbon

Four days in Lisbon: Alfama at dawn, Belém for pastries, a fado night and a day out to Sintra.
9 min
5.0 out of 5(1)
A horse-drawn carriage on the Rozenhoedkaai in Bruges
Guide11 Sept

Bruges in a Day (and an Evening)

Canals, the Belfry and the Flemish Primitives, then the quiet hour when the coaches have gone.
6 minBe the first to review
The crescent of Haeundae Beach backed by Busan's high-rise towers
Guide27 Aug

Busan by the Sea

Korea's second city is all coastline. From Haeundae's crescent beach to Gamcheon's pastel lanes, how to spend three days in Busan.
8 min
4.0 out of 5(3)
JR and Tokyo Metro trains crossing at Ochanomizu above the Kanda River
Guide12 Aug

The Japan Rail Pass, Explained

After the 2023 price rise the national JR Pass is no longer a no-brainer. We run the numbers on classic routes and show when a regional pass is the smarter buy.
10 min
5.0 out of 5(2)
Crowds and food stalls under the arched roof of Gwangjang Market, Seoul
Guide28 Jul

Eating Through Seoul's Markets

From the food alleys of Gwangjang to the night stalls of Mangwon, Seoul's traditional markets are the best restaurants in the city. A route for two hungry days.
8 minBe the first to review
The Ponte Vecchio spanning the Arno in Florence
Destination28 Jul

Florence Beyond the Duomo

Cross the Arno for artisans, gardens and the best view in the city, then come back for dinner near Sant'Ambrogio.
8 min
4.8 out of 5(5)
Red-bannered takoyaki stalls with griddles and display cases in Osaka
Restaurant8 Jul

Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki: Osaka's Two Great Griddles

Octopus dumplings from a street window and savoury pancakes built at your table: a short, opinionated list of where to eat both in Osaka.
4.0 out of 5(2)
Neon signs and the Glico runner above the Dotonbori canal at night
Guide13 Jun

Osaka Street Food: Eat Until You Drop

Osaka has a word for eating yourself into ruin. Here is how to do it properly, one skewer, one dumpling and one ball of molten octopus at a time.
8 min
4.7 out of 5(3)
Two pastéis de nata on a slate board with berries and icing sugar
Article13 Jun

The Lisbon Custard Tart Trail

Blistered tops, shattering pastry and a just-set custard: a short field guide to Lisbon's favourite pastry.
5 min
5.0 out of 5(1)
Hikers by the Kappabashi bridge over the Azusa River in Kamikochi
Activity14 May

Hiking Kamikochi: The Easy Walk into the Alps

A flat, beautiful trail along a glacier-blue river, with the Hotaka peaks above you. Kamikochi is the most rewarding easy hike in Japan.
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Lit arched bridges where the Reguliersgracht meets the Keizersgracht at dusk
Guide25 Mar

Walking Amsterdam's Canal Ring

A half-day walk along the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, with the stops we always recommend.
7 min
5.0 out of 5(3)
Ice sculptures lit at night in Odori Park, with the Sapporo TV Tower behind
Event13 Feb

The Sapporo Snow Festival

Every February, Odori Park fills with snow sculptures the size of buildings. What to see, where to warm up and how to plan a winter trip around it.
3.0 out of 5(2)
The iron-and-glass Mercato Centrale with the Duomo's dome beyond
Restaurant13 Feb

Mercato Centrale, Florence

Florence's nineteenth-century iron market: the morning stalls below and the food hall above.
Shoppers at a fruit stall piled with dragon fruit and juices in La Boqueria
Activity15 Dec 2025

A Morning at La Boqueria

Arrive at eight, walk past the juice stands and eat breakfast at a counter bar among the fishmongers.
The vermilion torii of Itsukushima Shrine standing in the sea at sunset
Stay16 Sept 2025

Stay the Night on Miyajima

Day-trippers see Itsukushima's great gate at noon. Overnight guests see it lit at dusk, standing in the tide, with the island to themselves.
4.5 out of 5(2)