48 Hours City Breaks: All destinationsWhether you’re just passing through or making a weekend of it, we give you the 48-hour lowdown on cities across the globe. What to see, what to do, what not to miss.
48 HoursLucerneQueen Victoria fell for this Swiss city’s Alpine air, shimmering lake and medieval Old Town. And, says Alicia Miller, that was without trying the fondue and chocolate…
48 HoursWroclawAlicia Miller visits Poland’s fourth largest city to discover the architecture of its Old Town, chow down on hearty platters of pierogi and take in the view from the bridges.
48 HoursTroyesThe capital of France’s Aube region is home to champagne – as well as stained glass windows, the Knights Templar and the mighty andouillette, discovers Alicia Miller.
48 HoursOttawaJessica Napier explores Parliament Hill, strolls the Rideau Canal and discovers that the chefs of Canada’s bilingual capital serve up their homegrown produce with élan.
48 HoursTokyoTemples and towers, shopping and sushi – Japan’s bright, busy capital can be overwhelming, but Camilla Sanders finds its eclectic culture means plenty of choice.
48 HoursDüsseldorfJessica Basi steadily works her way around the microbreweries of this Rhine-fringed German city, fills up on its hearty cuisine and explores the extraordinary pink palace.
48 HoursBeirutLebanon’s capital is a place of rooftop terraces and Roman ruins, seafront walks and bustling souks. And, as Alicia Miller finds, it’s also fond of the occasional party.
48 HoursSeoulJennifer Barclay explores South Korea’s vibrant, bustling capital, with its colourful markets, arty cafés, fine restaurants, street food and Zen-like pockets of calm.
48 HoursPilsenThe Czech Republic’s second city is pretty, friendly, laid-back and chock-full of historic sights. And, as Alicia Miller discovers, the beer isn’t half bad either...
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