Travel and restaurants
Four weekend escapes within reach of Paris
From beachside retreats to rustic idylls, we cater to the most discerning tastes – and, indeed, palates – of those hoping to sample life outside the French capital.



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Three cities you’ll want to move to in 2025
The urge to up sticks and relocate can be brought on by many things. To point you in the right direction, we’ve flagged three cities that are becoming increasingly attractive places to call home.

The five best sando shops in Paris
Parisians famously adore bread and they also love Japanese food. Join the two and you’ve uncovered a new market, as have several restaurants in the capital selling ‘sandos’ – delicious Japanese milk-bread lunches.

Why small electric vehicles are making a big impression in Cuba
Havana’s residents move away from classics as they look for contemporary ways to get around.

Adrenaline meets architectural wonder at Snowbird’s maverick ski resort
Built for bold skiers, this modernist Rocky Mountain retreat defies avalanches and redefines high-altitude adventure.

Vienna’s timeless sausage stands
These beloved kiosks reveal the city’s evolving tastes, now captured in a new photography project.

Sapporo Snow Festival is an icy display of best in snow
Frosty competition heats up in Odori Park as snow-artists carve out their place in history.

The art of hosting the perfect gathering
We meet 20 of the world’s brightest designers, artists and writers to find out what they think makes the perfect party, whether it’s through the right lighting or playlist...

Bedding down at Michelhaus, an Alpine hotel in an 800-year-old mountain town
The newly opened Michelhaus hotel in a renovated chalet from 1686 is the ideal place from which to explore the small town of Ernen in the Valais mountains.

Becoming tolerant of food intolerances is knowing that it’s none of your business
A large and increasing number of people now identify as sufferers of food allergies and intolerances. But what’s the recipe for catering to those who might be simply picky and neurotic?

The best places in Austria balancing entrepreneurial ambition with a high quality of life
Planning your next venture? Or looking for somewhere to set up a business and put down roots? We scoured the length and breadth of Austria to find the spots that you can bank on.
