A Day in Westend Morning Begin at the Bavaria. Climb up to the statue’s head and enjoy the glorious view across Theresienwiese. Behind the Ruhmeshalle is the attractive Bavariapark. Walk through to its northern end and visit the impressive collection of the Verkehrszentrum , a branch museum of the Deutsches Museum, housed in three historic … Read more
The area named for its shape (TRIangle BElow CAnal) long consisted mostly of abandoned warehouses. Then Robert De Niro set up his Tribeca Film Center in 1988, stylish restaurants began to open, and the area started to draw celebrity residents. Now TriBeCa is one of New York’s hottest neighborhoods, the center of the city’s movie … Read more
Each month Alice Holland will entertain us with her daily struggles to manage her new life in New York City. The Adventures Of Alice In New York A Brief Introduction… I moved to New York City almost one year ago, escaping the humdrum but secure life as a biological science researcher at Vanderbilt University in … Read more
South and west of the centre, Munich has a suburban and exclusive residential character, with the exception of the Westend and Neuhausen districts. The latter, which lies to the north, includes Rotkreuzplatz – a square surrounded by beautiful tree-lined streets and bordered by late-19th-century buildings. In recent years, a vibrant bar and restaurant scene has … Read more
Fashionable Hang-outs Zéro Zéro It doesn’t get much cooler than this den-like bar with wood panelling and flowered wallpaper. Though not listed on the menu, cocktails are a speciality. 89 rue Amelot, 75011 Andy Wahloo Located in one of Henri IV’s former mansions, pop art and Oriental decor form a backdrop for some of the … Read more
With the huge success of The Killing, Borgen and The Bridge, Scandinavia has kept us all riveted to our TVs. But it also offers a very tempting smorgasbord of outdoor pleasures, says travel editor David Wickers. Norwegian Wood With its wonderful mountains coastline, Norway has much to offer visitors A third of Norway is forested, … Read more
Galicia is one if the rare places where even the most everyday activity is a luxury experience. This is an area where people live very well indeed, which is one reason why the Spanish flock to its coastline in summer. The hot-but-not-stifling climate is perfect for days spent relaxing on the beach – and Galicia … Read more
Mansions Hôtel de Coulanges This mansion boasts beautiful early 18th-century architecture, although the right wing dates from the early 1600s. 35 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, 75004 Open only for concerts Hôtel Salé Built in 1656–9 for Aubert de Fontenay, a salt-tax collector, this mansion was restored in 1986 to provide a home for the Musée Picasso. … Read more
Where the Taw and Torridge rivers meet on the North Devon coast is the old boat-building village of Appledore, with its narrow streets of fishermen’s cottages jostling down to the quay. Most of the gardens are pocket handkerchiefs, and many of the houses have no outside space at all – so Val and Gavin Robbins’ … Read more
South Germany will fill your heart with wonder and your mug with some of the best brew. Germany is not just a country of extremely organised people and extremely advanced technology; it is also a place of extreme natural beauty. Its southern reaches have some of the richest vistas in Europe, a region where autumn … Read more
There’s a lot of talk these days in Montauk, the village at the tip of the East End’s South Fork, about Old Montauk versus New. It was always the anti-Hamptons, a place where fishermen, surfers and loners came to kick back, take in the sea air and ride killer waves. In recent years, however, it … Read more
Pubs, Bars & Discos Ankerklause An unrefined but hugely popular late-night place for students and artists. Kottbusser Damm 104 030 69 35 649 Riverside at Ankerklause Yorckschlösschen A pub-restaurant with a great Old Berlin feel. Live jazz concerts at the weekend. Yorckstr. 15 030 215 80 70 Mister Hu Thanks to its magnificent cocktails this … Read more
When you name a product rang ‘The World’s best river cruises’, there’s a lot to live up to. An exclusive partnership between Titan and Uniworld does just that… Voted ‘World’s Best Cruise Line’ by our sister magazine in the US and a regular feature on its Gold List, Uniworld put river cruising back on the … Read more
Surf Bazaar The shop at the Surf Lodge may be tiny but it’s packed with all the makings of a boho-chic beach holiday: cute cover-ups, printed tops and swimwear; sailcloth bags; Soludos espadrilles. Surf Bazaar Cymthia Rowley The American fashion designer is a Montauk summer resident and her low-fi boutique stocks a location – appropriate … Read more
A Day in Kreuzberg Morning Start from the famous ruins of Anhalter Bahnhof, which you can reach by S-Bahn. From here continue along Stresemannstraße in a northwesterly direction to the Martin-Gropius-Bau. It is easy to while away a few hours in this impressive building if there is a special exhibition. You could take a break … Read more
Equal parts relaxing and exhilarating, exotic Morocco is an ideal getaway destination. Penny Carroll goes in search of surf and soul On a sizzling stretch of sand on a bright, sunny morning, I’m lying face-down on a surfboard, pretending to paddle. “Stabilise, stabilise…Now jump!” calls the instructor as I shakily attempt a surfer’s pose. I’m … Read more
The site of the old airport, Kai Tak has not been allowed to lie fallow, with the former terminal converted into the world’s largest golf driving range. In the neighbouring streets are excellent budget dining and seconds outlets, for this is where locals go bargain-hunting. Culture is found to the north, in the Tang Dynasty-style … Read more
If the Old Town is the heart of Barcelona and the green mountains of Tibidabo and Montjuïc the lungs, the Eixample is the city’s nervous system – its economic and commercial core. The area began to take shape in 1860 when the city was permitted to expand beyond the medieval walls . Its design, based … Read more
Pubs & Bars Newton-Bar One of the trendiest bars in town. Sink into the deep leather armchairs and sip your cocktails, surrounded by Helmut Newton’s photographs. Charlottenstr. 57 10am–3am daily 030 202 95 40 Opera Court Afternoon teas, coffee and cake are served daily at the historic Opera Court, with its original glazed ceiling, in … Read more
African beats on the mediterranean There are many beach destinations in the world but very few with the gastronomic buzz you will find in Marbella. Perhaps it is the Costa de Sol’s generations-old ‘chiringuito’ culture; the Malaguenos know all about creating a very particular atmosphere by the sea, seducing diners with their casual vibe, fresh … Read more