Stars in the sky and on the silver screen, trips to the beach and a cemetery, plus a stroll with a local actor who calls himself ‘the people walker’ … LA delivers the goods for our west coast writer
From the birthplace of samba to sundowners by the sea, our man in Rio knows where to go for a good night out, as well as the best spots for taking in the breathtaking tropical beauty of the ‘Marvellous City’
Thailand’s capital is a labyrinth of great bars and restaurants to refuel in after, perhaps, Thai boxing, a river island cycle, or wakeboarding. From fresh mangoes with coconut sauce to acoustic karaoke … it’s all on the menu
Belgian beer isn’t the only thing to raise a glass to in Brussels, the city serves up art nouveau architecture, surrealist art, nature on the doorstep – and the stand where Angela Merkel nips for chips
From blue algae lattes and the best bar on AC/DC Lane to Aboriginal culture, our Guardian Australia reporter has the inside track on the ‘world’s most liveable city’
The Russian capital is full of cultural treats – from galleries and parks to its restaurants, bars and baths. Our writer picks the must-sees plus his own favourites
Whether you’re in Berlin for its history, nightlife or design, Philip Oltermann picks out his favourite venues beyond the tourist haunts – plus a couple of must-see classics
Rome’s sights, style and food inspire our foreign correspondent. Here, she picks her favourite places, from an authentic gelateria to a locals’ cookery class
