For more information on Boston’s parks contact Boston Park and Recreation (617 635 4505) The Esplanade Provided the Charles River Basin has not frozen over, collegiate rowing crews, canoeists, small sailboats, and the occasional coast guard patrol all share the waters off the Esplanade. Find a bench facing the water and take in the scene. … 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
Pedestrian Zone Munich’s central pedestrian zone stretches along Kaufingerstraße and Neuhauser Straße to Karlsplatz/Stachus. Here you will find all the major European chains and many department stores. Estimates show that Germany’s largest retail turnover per minute happens right here. Beyond Stachus, there are more stores in Sonnenstraße, Schützenstraße, and in the Elisenhof at the main … Read more
Macy’s What can you say about the world’s largest store? Food to futons, the selection is vast. And Macy’s is a major part of the New York scene, from the spring flower show to Tap-O-Mania, when thousands of tap dancers converge on Herald Square . Bloomingdale’s After Macy’s, this is New York’s best-known department store, … 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
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
St. Patrick’s Day Parade People wear Irish green for this big day when marching bands, politicos, and lovely lasses march down 5th Avenue to proclaim their love of the Emerald Isle. Millions come to watch and the celebrations last way into the night. 5th Ave 11am Mar 17 Check press for exact route Easter Parade … Read more
NOTE Ocean Park “Connecting people with nature” is what it’s all about at Ocean Park. The Giant Panda Habitat, Atoll Reef, Sea Jelly Spectacular and Dolphin University exhibits will keep children engrossed for hours. Older kids will love the supervised sessions where you can touch some of the animals. The park also features around 20 … 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
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
La Ardosa This popular watering hole has a pedigree going back more than 200 years – Goya sold some of his paintings here. The pub was given a makeover in the 1980s and the owner claims it was the first bar in Madrid to celebrate St Patrick’s night. That was when they started serving Guinness … 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
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
Cocido Madrileño This classic Madrid stew goes back to the days when the working class housewives of Lavapiés and La Latina would keep a cooking pot simmering on the stove, adding whatever ingredients came to hand. Today’s typical cocido might include pigs’ trotters, beef shank, chicken, sausage, chickpeas and vegetables. Served in stages, first the … 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
My journey to Kallialay began on a previous trip, when I came to the area to visit the Matrimandir. It’s an all-faith place of worship founded by the women they call Mother, Auroville’s spiritual leader, and it stands right at the center of the community – close to where the Rebouls live. This community was … Read more
Lisa Haydon heads to Puducherry to experience the best surf in India – and the laid-back lifestyle that goes with it. Between catching waves I lie lazily on my surfboard, staring back at the shore. The sand is lined with fishing boats; beyond it lies a jungle of palms. It’s 7am and today the surf … Read more
English barber’s shop Walk around the area and a first impression of fading neon and dirty shop fronts may leave you wondering what the fuss is about. But you only need to scratch the surface to find fun. Behind an unmarked door on Great Eastern street is Lounge Bohemia, a semi-secret cocktail bar run by … Read more
You certainly don’t need to eat anywhere else these days. East London has long been home to the best (and most affordable) global cuisine. You want to best lamb sheesh kebab? Ask the Turkish chefs at Mangal2, an ocakbasi restaurant on Arcola Street in Dalston. The best Indian? Try the kadhai gosht at Needoo in … Read more
The traditional heart of the IK capital may be in the west, but a young generation of artists, chefs, designers and hoteliers – as well as a brand new Olympic park – has taken up residence on the other side of town. Writing exclusively for Condé Nast The Olympic Games may be coming to the … Read more