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Disneyland Resort Paris Formerly known as Euro-Disneyland, the French offspring of America’s favourite theme park is a clone of its parent, and has now been joined by the Walt Disney Studios complex. Both have big queues, so arrive early. There are rides for children of all ages and most adults are equally enchanted . Parc … Read more

Opéra National de Paris Garnier Not just a night out, but a whole experience, opera has now returned to its original Paris base after the theatre had a spell as a dance-only venue. The vast stage can hold a cast of 450, and the building itself is an example of excessive opulence, complete with grand … Read more

The Lamb and Flag This old-world establishment tucked up an alley looks much as it did in Charles Dickens’ day. In the heart of Covent Garden, it can get crowded – during the summer drinkers spill outside into the quiet alley. The 17th-century poet John Dryden was severely beaten up outside the pub which was … Read more

Les Misérables Victor Hugo’s 1862 French classic novel was adapted for the stage by Trevor Nunn for the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1985. With music by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, “Les Mis” tells the tale of downtrodden poor and the social and political struggles in revolutionary France. It is now at the Queens Theatre … Read more

Großer Tiergarten Tiergarten – the green lungs of Berlin – is the most famous park in the city. It covers an area of 203 ha (500 acres) and is situated right in the centre of town. Originally designed, in 1833–40, by Peter Joseph Lenné as a hunting estate for the Elector, in the latter half … Read more

Olympiastadion The Olympic Stadium is worth a visit even if no particular sports events are scheduled. The giant edifice, constructed by Werner Mach for the Olympic Games in 1936, reflects the architectural style typical of the Nazi period. Two statues by Arno Breker flank the main entrance. Opposite the 80,000-seater stadium are the Maifeld, inspired … Read more

We meet a man dedicated to creating a nature reserve in Montana to rival Africa’s best.  “The idea of creating a large-scale grassland reserve has been around for more than 50 years,” says Sean Gerrity. The 53-year-old former Silicon Valley businessman is now transforming this idea into reality. Since the late 1990s, when the American … Read more

You can rent in-line skates from Skates on Haight, at 1818 Haight Street

Bambuddha Lounge The sumptuous restaurant in this ultra-hip nightclub serves Southeast Asian cuisine and all the dishes are priced under $15. The interior is an eclectic mix of modern slate fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling waterfalls, with a retro cocktail lounge and Asian artifacts. Bambuddha boasts a poolside dining area, and couples will enjoy the intimate corners … Read more

Blues Alley Marvelous drinks and food in an intimate club setting featuring today’s best jazz performers. 1073 Wisconsin Ave, NW Blues Alley Madam’s Organ For years this Adams Morgan fixture has defined the middle-of-the-road club scene in the city. Live music and dancing. Their slogan is “Where the Beautiful People go to get ugly.” 2461 … Read more

Amateur soccer game Boating Thompson Boat Center in Georgetown rents kayaks and canoes to reach Roosevelt Island and tour the waterfront. The Washington Sailing Marina rents sailboats for excursions on the Potomac. Call about certification requirements. Thompson Boat Center 2900 Virginia Ave, NW 202 333 9543 Open 9am–6pm daily Washington Sailing Marina 1 Marina Drive, … Read more

Gianicolo Saunter around arm-in-arm in this elegant park and take in a traditional puppet show, perhaps buy a puppet or two and check out the carousel. But most of all, enjoy the views, considered by many to be the best in the city. If you happen to be here at noon, get ready for a … Read more

Capuchin Crypt If you like a good haunted house, this is your first stop. The bones of thousands of deceased monks have been used to decorate every conceivable surface in the most ghoulish designs. Those corpses that weren’t taken to bits have been hung on walls, decked out in cowled robes . Museo della Casina … Read more

A Day in Central Morning From Des Voeux Road take the tram westwards from Central and jump off outside the handsome colonial building housing Western Market . Browse among the ground floor trinkets, select a pattern from the many bolts of material on the first floor and enjoy excellent dim sum at the upstairs restaurants. … Read more

From the corporate vanities of Central district’s glass towers, through the vodka bars and galleries of SoHo, and spilling down flagstone lanes to the raucous shophouses and old docksides of Western, the Island’s northwest potently concentrates all of Hong Kong’s surreal contradictions. In the concrete gullies between futuristic banks and statement office blocks you’ll find … Read more

2.    Walk Cumbria Grizedale Forest Grizedale Forest Find magical sculptures among the trees on this walk through hilly Lakeland forest Rippling across the crags between Windermere and Conistion, Grizedale is 8,000 acres of mixed forest laced with tracks and endowed with a renowned series of outdoor sculptures. Inaugurated in 1977, the sculptures dot the forest … Read more

Tantris Arguably one of the best restaurants in the world, Gault Millau awards Tantris its highest score –19 points. Hans Haas’ philosophy of gastronomic pleasure is unequalled anywhere. This is a place for celebrating special occasions, revelling in top-notch cuisine, perfect service, and the expert recommendations of sommelière Paula Bosch. Johann-Fichte-Str. 7 089 36 19 … Read more

If you need a ferry and prefer not to miss the boat, avoid rush hours and arrive at least 45 minutes before ferry departure. Bainbridge Island The ferry ride to Winslow on Bainbridge Island should be mandatory for tourists who want an inspiring view of the Seattle skyline. A stroll from the terminal to Winslow’s … Read more

Floating Bridges Lake Washington’s famous floating bridges, Interstate 90 and State Route 520, connect Seattle with Bellevue and the Eastside. Both highways resemble ordinary bridges except for the middle portions, which rest on the water’s surface above air-filled pontoons that support tons of traffic and concrete. Occasional windstorms push waves of water onto the road, … Read more

Delight in this charming market town, then find adventures in the hills beyond. It seems to me that the smooth hills and deep valleys of ancient Shropshire enclose a dreamy, mystical landscape. Timber-framed houses line cobbled streets in characterful market towns; crumbling castles dominate high ground with distant views; and charming villages are threaded along … Read more