Whether you’re just passing through or making a weekend of it, we give you the 48-hour lowdown on cities across the globe. What to see, what to do, what not to miss...
Wroclaw
Alicia Miller visits Poland’s fourth largest city to discover the architecture of its Old Town, chow down on hearty platters of pierogi and take in the view from the bridges.
Why go?
Formerly the German city of Breslau, much of what is now Wroclaw was razed during the Second World War. But you would hardly know it today. Extensively rebuilt in the 1950s, restored buildings retain a centuries-old charm; galleries hold priceless 12th-century……
Troyes
The capital of France’s Aube region is home to champagne – as well as stained glass windows, the Knights Templar…...
Ottawa
Jessica Napier explores Parliament Hill, strolls the Rideau Canal and discovers that the chefs of Canada’s bilingual…...
Tokyo
Temples and towers, shopping and sushi – Japan’s bright, busy capital can be overwhelming, but Camilla Sanders…...
Düsseldorf
Jessica Basi steadily works her way around the microbreweries of this Rhine-fringed German city, fills up on its…...
Beirut
Lebanon’s capital is a place of rooftop terraces and Roman ruins, seafront walks and bustling souks. And, as…...
Seoul
Jennifer Barclay explores South Korea’s vibrant, bustling capital, with its colourful markets, arty cafés, fine…...
Pilsen
The Czech Republic’s second city is pretty, friendly, laid-back and chock-full of historic sights. And, as Alicia…...
Washington
On the back of Barack Obama’s second inauguration, Panos Kakaviatos explores the historic landmarks, vibrant…...
Heraklion
Marc Dubin uncovers the historic layers of Crete’s capital city and discovers its ancient Minoan palace, Venetian…...