Hong kong

If ever there was a place of contradictions, it’s Hong Kong. A frenetic city with excellent public transport, smaller islands with their ancient traditions are just a ferry ride away. All this and mor

A new generation in this storied Chinese megacity is eschewing the fast-paced lifestyles of their parents and embracing fun, freedom and living life to the full — and Shanghai is adapting in interesting ways

Anna Smith, film critic, broadcaster and host of the Girls On Film podcast, had so often seen this beautiful country on the big screen, but would it live up to its cinematic glory in real life?

RIDE THE RAILS

It’s 30 years since daily Eurostar services began whisking visitors to Belgium’s capital — and the city known for Tintin and beer is still full of surprises

A weekend away from it all in the wild landscapes of the Shetland Islands offers the perfect break from city life