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The opening of an Oscar Wilde-inspired hotel prompted an FT writer to indulge in a (brief) home-city holiday — in the aesthete’s mecca that is the capital’s most elegant district
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The gourmet-coffee scene here may be relatively young, but it has already crafted its own distinct, delicious identity – one that is equal parts creativity, local character and cool speciality brews
A first look at an ambitious new wine bar, restaurant and members’ club in east London
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A steadily expanding network of protected lanes means that cyclists can explore the capital virtually unbothered by drivers — on routes that zip through 1,000 years of history
The best way to take in all that Brooklyn has to offer — from spectacular cityscapes to hipster havens — is on two wheels
Glorious greenery is dotted with grand glasshouses and Art Deco architecture in this storied symbol of 19th-century civic-mindedness
How going electric brought new energy to the way the FT’s CEO — formerly an e-bike sceptic — navigates the UK capital
With the number of cyclists soaring in the increasingly bike-friendly city, here are four stunning — and safe — routes that take in everything from Central Park to Randall’s Island and criss-cross NYC’s iconic bridges
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At Le Grand Contrôle, a lavish new retreat within Château grounds, Simon Kuper enjoys a weekend of 18th-century excess
From escapes to the hills or relaxation closer to town, here’s how you keep fit in Hong Kong
It may look daunting, but the Golden City’s undulating topography is part of what makes cycling here such a thrill, with routes veering from panoramic views to dramatic plunges
A gastronomical tour of a west London market offers a new perspective on the city
Looking to combine discreet discussion with fantastic food in NYC? Here are some top-rated spots
The shades of the Brothers Grimm, Elvis Presley and Roman legionaries await you on these two-wheeled adventures in the city’s hinterlands — as well as sylvan splendour, industrial heritage and exhilarating workouts
‘A small but gracefully formed restaurant specialising in Basque cooking. They know exactly what they’re doing so they can do it with élan’
It is a bizarre situation when your first thought on waking is ‘did Adam Peaty win the breaststroke?’
Whether you want to power along or be pampered, here’s where to get in the swim
It might not be the most bike-friendly of cities, but the Italian capital does have its fair share of gorgeous — and safe — routes
‘I first encountered Fenn on a dark, rainy evening. Yet the inclement conditions were offset by the warmth of the service and quality of the cooking’
Botanic gardens, spa afternoons, sunset strolls by the Main: how the founder and CEO of Heartcore — one of the key players on London’s boutique fitness scene — likes to recharge in the German financial capital
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