From paddleboarding on the lake to a world-class zoo, via picnics, chocolate and easy mountain day trips, Switzerland’s biggest city is so much more than a financial hub
Rail group seeks to attract corporate customers looking for alternatives to air travel
With the Michelin-starred Osip, chef Merlin Labron-Johnson turned the market town of Bruton into a gastronomic destination. Now he’s conjured up a farm-to-table idyll with gorgeous rooms
The hottest five-star addresses in the capital
Glamour is back on the smart London square that until recently was home to Condé Nast HQ
As well as the US embassy, a luxury shopping complex and a new branch of the Northern line, Nine Elms is now home to the Hyatt’s flagship London outpost
Southern California dreaming in an ultra-stylish and sustainability-focused counterpoint to the capital’s historic big-hitters
Javi Estévez’s Michelin-starred restaurant puts a haute cuisine spin on the tripe, kidneys, livers and pig’s heads traditionally associated with Spain’s peasantry
Five food rites of passage that you can’t experience anywhere else — from coffee at a tiny window to sandwiches at a laundromat
From BookTok cafés to dating events, from writing workshops to cocktail bars, here are some of the capital’s hotspots for bibliophiles
After the London museum’s once-in-a-generation revamp, the FT’s art critic shares her favourite works from its permanent collection
Not all lounges are created equally. The best have striking architectures, scenic views, sleeping areas, shoeshines — and hot baths
Everything you need to know about this glorious Grand Slam tournament, from its often dark history to tickets and where to eat and drink
Executives, academics and government officials are preparing for tougher interrogation or changing their plans
Whether you want to power along or be pampered, here’s where to get in the swim
A humble Vietnamese soup bar in the capital’s Chinatown district is attracting gourmands, Asian film stars and Michelin guides
Connect with the land and hang out with animals at these urban oases focused on community, sustainability and experimental agriculture
A barber’s chair in NYC gives you more than a trim — it captures the spirit of the city. Here’s how to choose a shop, and five of the best for buzz cuts, salon experiences, fades and shaves
As luxury malls replace mom-and-pop shops in this bustling New York neighbourhood, here are the dim sum, hotpot and Peking duck spots that capture both its history and its future
Our correspondents share the restaurants, bookshops and hidden gems that make the US capital more than just a political hub
As spring rolls on, the capital is abloom with edible plants — if you know where to look, what to pluck and how to cook them. Chef Chantelle Nicholson shows us the way
And it’s 12 points from us for the charming Swiss city that’s top of the scoreboard for carousing, cuisine and culture (not to mention fountain swimming)
Working remotely from the French capital can be a delight — but it does have its snags. Here’s everything you need to know to set up shop successfully
Once regarded as a mere garnish, they’ve stepped into the spotlight in all their piquant variety
The viral home chef — who just published her debut cookbook — shares her top dining recommendations from her town on the northern stretch, just a short ferry ride from New York
