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 HoursShanghaiJudy Bastyra sinks her teeth into xiaolongbao in China’s second-largest city, and discovers the vibrant Pudong and charming old-world French Concession.
48 HoursLiverpoolThis Merseyside city is not just for football fans or Beatlemaniacs; it also offers beautiful architecture and a burgeoning restaurant scene, writes Emma Baker.
48 HoursRijekaWhile nibbling on Kvarner prawns and drinking local malvasia, Alicia Miller discovers there is much more to this Croatian coastal city than sandy beaches and sea views.
48 HoursGalwayClare Knivett enjoys the craic as she explores Ireland’s cultural capital, discovering its arts scene, atmospheric pubs, and a festival for almost every day of the year.
48 HoursDurbanIan Belcher explores the lesser-known charms of South Africa’s third city and finds that travellers who dismiss it in favour of the Cape or the Kruger are missing out.
48 HoursSan FranciscoGo beyond the famous brooding fog and you’ll discover a relaxed city dotted with picturesque hills, Victorian mansions and excellent restaurants, says Keya Modessa.
48 HoursRio De JaneiroJane Labous kicks back with a caipirinha and enjoys one of the world’s most beautiful cities, where golden crescent beaches lie between soaring mountains.
48 HoursCadizWith its rich maritime history and laidback lifestyle, this antiquated harbour city is the ideal place to soak up some sun and a glass or two of sherry, writes Marc Millon.
48 HoursZell am SeeSet in the middle of the Austrian Alps, there’s more to this picturesque lakeside town than snow-capped peaks and traditional mountain fare, as Keya Modessa discovers.
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