From breakfast in a buzzing spot in the Marais to late-night adventures in a David Lynch-designed nightclub, via contemporary art, clothes shopping and cool restaurants
‘Trainspotting’, ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’, the poetic realism of Bill Douglas . . . the city’s very different faces have long inspired filmmakers
Once practically non-existent in the Japanese capital, plant-based eateries are now sprouting up across the metropolis
The musician at the helm of the Edinburgh International Festival on her favourite sights and bites in the city
An insider guide to navigating the biggest performing-arts festival in the world
The city is famed for its multitude of watering holes, from the colourfully traditional (often centuries-old) to the coolly contemporary
Where to take in the landmarks and lesser-known gems
The FT’s art critic shares her selection of masterpieces from an adventurous collection
Where the city’s fund managers, lawyers and consultants break bread and seal deals
The sustainability-driven superchef grows most of his restaurants’ produce on his farmstead in the Lake District, which this summer is offering a tasty peek behind the scenes at its workings
Make short work of some serious climbs on a route that takes in lakeside villages and Alpine passes
The classic east Mediterranean pastry can be sampled in all its variety in the UK capital
Men’s outfitters that can whip up a bespoke two-piece in a day or so are legion in HK. But an upcoming set of tailors who favour quality over speed insist on taking their time . . .
The Japanese mindfulness practice has found a natural home in this corner of tree-cloaked British Columbia
Raise un verre to the mixologists drawing on drinks from around the nation for their creations
Home to the nation’s first film screening, the city has also played a key part in everything from ‘Mad Max’ to ‘Mary and Max’, via coming-of-age tales, crime sagas and a suburban heartwarmer
The stories of the historic sites and key venues in the birthplace of the modern Olympics — and many international sports events
The galleries and museums where the Milanese local finds inspiration for her own work — and the restaurants that fuel her on her quest
Where to experience the city’s new generation of top-end accommodation
Wow-factor futurism or quiet contemporary luxe? Experience both aspects of the Japanese capital’s aesthetic
A cool Kengo Kuma and Ian Schrager production in the heart of the capital’s upscale shopping and dining district
The woman at the helm of the city’s Michelin-starred Glass Hostaria takes us to her top sights, eateries and bars
Free film screenings in some of the city’s most beautiful historic locations are one of the true highlights of summer
Away from the obvious crowd-pullers are a host of watery wonders where you may even find yourself alone . . .
Explore Etruscan necropoli and imposing medieval castles taken over by pirates and Nazis, just under an hour from the capital
