The former industrial district of Kreis 5 has come alive with studios, ateliers and shops that are edgy enough to snap at the überstyled heels of London's Shoreditch district.
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This month is gearing up to be the best start to a ski season in years, thanks to the huge amount of snow that has fallen across the northern French Alps.
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Five lesser-known European ski destinations that will not break the bank -- so you can stretch your pound, euro or dollar into more quality time on the slopes.
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From Francis Ford Coppola to Edward Norton, follow in the footsteps of globe-trotting artists, chefs and actors.
After the jolly old fellow competes in the World Santa Claus Championships, he makes an appearance at Klausjagen – or “chasing the Claus” – a ritual of light and sound.
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Known as a summer and winter sports paradise of pines, peaks and pistes, Switzerland offers many ways for visitors to pit themselves against its remarkable landscape.
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A selection of these Switzerland articles were originally published on Lonely Planet.
The underrated capital of West Flanders has a well-preserved city centre of brick Gothic architecture.
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Four retro boutiques in the land of couture
Explore one man’s collection of priceless art
A ranking of “exemplary epicurean endeavours”
The new 'Australian made'
Australia
Industrial designs in Zurich West
Switzerland
Five ways to hit the high seas
Cruises
Business trip: Houston
Texas
An icy dip off the coast of NYC
New York City
Mini guide to Edinburgh’s pubs
Scotland
Liquid traditions around the world
Food & Drink
Madrid for free
Madrid
Mini guide to eating in Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Vintage fashion in Paris
Paris
Oregon’s flourishing wine region
USA
Best travel tech in 2012
Travel Tips
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