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Hong Kong: between a rock and a high placeARTICLE

Hong Kong: between a rock and a high place

TOPICS: Urban Hong Kong Eco and nature Hong Kong, is now home to some of the world's biggest businesses and is a city of towering buildings and some of the planet's most precious real estate.
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Warm winter activities in Auckland

TOPICS: Urban Auckland is well known as an outdoorsy city — even in winter, you can go sailing, visit the harbour islands and clamber up volcanic craters. However, if...
Love hotels and Turkish baths: ultimate urban thrillsARTICLE

Love hotels and Turkish baths: ultimate urban thrills

TOPICS: Urban London New York City Japan Shanghai Berlin Buenos Aires Marrakech Damascus Siena Alberta United States Canada China United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Germany Italy England Argentina Morocco Syria Distrito Federal Land Berlin Muhafazat Dimashq New York Region de Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz Shanghai Shi Tuscany Try a sample of these diverse experiences to get under the skin of city life.
Made in Mexico CityARTICLE

Made in Mexico City

TOPICS: Urban Mexico City Mexico Distrito Federal Don't be baffled by the size of Mexico City. It's all about navigating your way around the neighbourhoods, and this guide shows you how.
Credit cards beware: Melbourne's top shopping spotsARTICLE

Credit cards beware: Melbourne's top shopping spots

TOPICS: Urban Melbourne is widely regarded as home to some of the best shopping in the southern hemisphere, but knowing where to start can be a bit daunting.
Ten great nights outARTICLE

Ten great nights out

TOPICS: Urban Nightlife Whether you're looking for unique interiors, the freshest sounds or an award-winning drop, Australia's burgeoning club and bar scene provides everything you...
A single guy's heaven — love in the language labARTICLE

A single guy's heaven — love in the language lab

TOPICS: Urban Pick up a new skill ... and more And on the eighth day God created Alliance Francaise.
Australia's greatest urban runsARTICLE

Australia's greatest urban runs

TOPICS: Urban Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Sport Brisbane Perth Hobart Canberra Bondi Coogee New South Wales Queensland Australia Tasmania Victoria South Australia Western Australia Australian Capital Territory There's no excuse for piling on the pounds while on a city break in Oz. Just dig out the trainers, and enjoy.
Learn how to sail on Sydney HarbourARTICLE

Learn how to sail on Sydney Harbour

TOPICS: Urban Sydney Harbour Adventure Sydney Sport New South Wales Australia Ever wanted to do something a little different? Try out a truely unique experience, sailing out on beautiful Sydney Harbour.
Pools with a viewARTICLE

Pools with a view

TOPICS: Urban Kids and family Australia We've found the country's best urban hotel pools where you can dive in for a refreshing break and some stellar city views.
San Francisco after darkARTICLE

San Francisco after dark

TOPICS: Urban Nightlife San Francisco United States California Love, Chaos & Dinner. On a visit to San Francisco, it's impossible to resist finding out what an invitation to a show with a title like that will turn out...
Shop like a star around AustraliaARTICLE

Shop like a star around Australia

TOPICS: Urban Australia Catch the A-list engaging in a little retail therapy Down Under.
The global guide to sales shoppingARTICLE

The global guide to sales shopping

TOPICS: Urban London New York City Budget Paris Shopping Singapore Hong Kong United States United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland France England New York Region Ile-de-France Singapore We've checked out the world's major shopping destinations and listed some of the best places and times to head for that shopping fix. London, New York, Hong...
Chinese New Year in MalaysiaARTICLE

Chinese New Year in Malaysia

TOPICS: Culture Urban festivals Kuala Lumpur Chinese New Year Malaysia Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Chinese Lunar New Year was celebrated all over the world, and Malaysia partied just as hard as the rest. Dancing in the streets, festive fare and quiet...
Chinese New Year around the worldARTICLE

Chinese New Year around the world

TOPICS: Urban festivals The Year of the Metal Tiger has been celebrated in cities all over the world this week with both raucous parades and solemn reflection. Check out our pictures...
Rio's famous Carnival 2010ARTICLE

Rio's famous Carnival 2010

TOPICS: Weird Urban festivals Rio de Janeiro parades Brazil Estado do Rio de Janeiro Before the serious religious celebration of Lent comes the biggest party of the year for Rio de Janeiro - Rio Carnival. Samba queens compete with incredible...
Bremen's carnival seasonARTICLE

Bremen's carnival season

TOPICS: Culture Urban Music Bremen Germany Land Bremen Every February since 1035, the German riverside city of Bremen parties for three weeks, kicking off with parades and the opening of the 'Freimarkt' - a...
Top 10 outdoor ice rinksARTICLE

Top 10 outdoor ice rinks

TOPICS: Kids and family London New York City Urban Winter holidays Hampton Court United States United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland England New York The Winter Olympics is almost upon us, and all around the world people are rugging up and getting their skates on. Take a look at some of the world's best...
Europe chills outARTICLE

Europe chills out

TOPICS: London Urban Paris Amsterdam Berlin Winter holidays United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Germany France England Netherlands Land Berlin Provincie Noord-Holland Region Ile-de-France Travellers have been in for a treat this month, with the big capital cities of Europe being transformed into a magical winter wonderland. From London to...
Top 10 world airportsARTICLE

Top 10 world airports

TOPICS: Urban Singapore Japan Kuala Lumpur Auckland Munich Seoul Airlines Zurich Airports New Zealand Switzerland Germany Korea Malaysia Auckland Freistaat Bayern Kanton Zurich Singapore Soul-t'ukpyolsi Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur It's often the worst part of the journey - the dreaded airport delay. So which is the best airport to get stuck at? Check out the World Airport Awards. This...
         

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