Kimberly Bradley
Steely resolve
A once-overlooked industrial city, Linz has become a hub for art and architecture.
Be our guest
We drop in on a wine journalist in Porto, an architect in Berlin and two designers in Toronto, and – between bites – discuss the delights of hosting at home.
Worth its salt
Crowd-pleasing Salzburg is a city so toothsome that we’re singing its praises too.
The usual, please
The editor in chief of ‘Zeit Magazin’ on where he goes to shoot the breeze over a first-rate cocktail.
Doctor feelgood
Roof gardens, natural light, green space – how three health centres are tackling modern healthcare challenges.
Christoph Niemann
The illustrator and artist discusses food in his work, his talent for frying and the German capital’s gentrification – and doodles a quick portrait with the help of some salt and pepper, of course.
Plenty to write home about
Eight globetrotting correspondents muse on developments in both the journey and the destination, be it a Californian cruise, a North Atlantic catch or a controversy at 35,000ft.
Net gains
This German fish market is more than it seems: it’s also a meeting point for early birds and night owls alike.
Editor’s letter
In stormy times, a crisis presents an opportunity to set a new course. Considering a move to Zürich, Hamburg or Fukuoka? Our editor weighs up the possibilities for a better quality of life.
Quality of Life Survey: Metropolis now
You want a city that’s well run, delivers on life’s essentials and is fun too? This is our ranking of the top 25 in the world.
