Zurich's old factories have become unique hotels, bars and nightclubs
Thanks to Zurich's old factories, the night-time economy is booming.
Ten of the world's best musical metropolises
From tango to punk, Tokyo to Memphis, here the world's best cities for music.
Six of the most unusual London museums
London's known for its grand museums, but here are some tiny and quite bizarre ones you might have missed.
The museum Sherlock Holmes' creator never wanted to see
Sherlock Holmes' creator never wanted a museum commemorating his character, but it's well worth a visit.
The dark history behind Britain's grand cathedrals
All sorts of misfortune has beset Britain's wondrous cathedrals.
Lisbon can make you feel sad, in a good way
Tune into the soul of Portugal by visiting a cafe famous for Fado singers.
How an underrated US state inspired a legendary artist
The New Mexico that defined artist Georgia O'Keeffe.
Where to see one of the world's dinkiest subway systems
Ride the subway in Glasgow but make sure your return trip is well before midnight.
Ten of the world's most spectacular giant Buddhas
Serene in stone, reclining in rock, blissful in bronze and ... enormous.
How the world's most dangerous city turned itself around
Medellin's shift from a violent war-zone into one of the world's most forward-thinking cities is nothing short of remarkable.
The most romantic castle on Earth has a dark past
For two centuries writers have raved about Chillon, but this Swiss castle has a richer, more violent history than its chocolate-box image suggests.
The architect behind Japan's controversial new stadium
One of Japan's most lauded architects is just as happy designing a new Starbucks as he is creating a new Olympic stadium.
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