What the experts say: how to make our cities more sustainable
Catch-up on the highlights from our recent panel discussion on sustainable cities, including why it is a myth that Spaniards don’t cycle
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Beyond the bling: the most pointless luxuries ever
A bubble-bath necklace? A DNA vending machine? An unwearable gold hat that took 12 years to weave? Through a collection of priceless, pointless and surprising objects, the V&A’s new exhibition asks: what is luxury?
The Hillary Clinton look: power hair, pantsuits and practicality
Hillary Clinton has launched her bid for the presidency and she’s hitting the campaign trail. Good news for fans of pantsuits, headbands and sunglasses worn indoors
Top 10 B&Bs in France to break your motorway journey
Break up the long drive to your French holiday destination with a stop at one of these chic but affordable guesthouses – chosen by Alastair Sawday
10 spectacular rail journeys … that you’ve probably never heard of
Classic trains such as the Orient Express and Trans-Siberian have the name and the fame, but there are hundreds of lesser-known – and more-affordable – rail journeys that are their equal when it comes to stunning scenery
- Have we missed your stop? Share your rail journey tips in the comments
Top 10 museum cafes and restaurants in Paris
Many of Paris’s museum cafes and restaurants now offer a lot more than coffee and cake. You can now expect great food and magnificent art – and some take their cuisine so seriously they merit a visit in their own right