Author and social critic Minna Salami on the allure of a cosmopolitan urban hub that, despite its rapid expansion, still manages to keep it real
A shoe lover reveals where to find expert salespeople, chic independent brands, and the best women’s footwear today
Four restaurants and a pub where excellent food is paired with oenological adventures, as selected by Queena Wong, wine collector and Star Wine List judge
From politics, economics and history to art, food and, of course, fiction — FT writers and critics choose their favourite reads of the year so far
Imaginative decor, business-friendly rooms and a cracking Turkish restaurant feature in this stylish Victorian conversion
For the first time since the 1920s, Parisians can legally bathe in their river. Despite the naysayers’ grim warnings, our hesitant columnist tests the waters
The CEO of outerwear brand 66°North explores the hikes and hot springs of Iceland’s north-westerly reaches
Mahalo Experience offers extreme waves and unforgettable locations – often with just 24 hours’ notice
Where to check in for state-of-the-art fitness
The capital’s summer season is packed with all-day music fests. They can be more miss than hit — but here are three that get it right on all fronts
Where the cousins behind the cult Indian-restaurant chain eat and drink — from dawn to dusk and beyond — in the megalopolis that inspires their cuisine
Homes away from home in Málaga, Portofino and the Hudson Valley
The founder of beach club Desa Potato Head finds beauty and balance on the Island of the Gods
Every June, communities across the country celebrate Sjómannadagurinn — Fishermen’s Day — and visitors are welcome to join the party
Can’t make it to SW19? Catch the action everywhere from a neighbourhood street party to a Georgian garden via a pontoon by the Thames
A perennial champion at the tournament is the floral extravaganza that fills its grounds. Here’s how they do it every year without fail — and keep those courts so green
Will Carlos Alcaraz power through to a third Wimbledon win in a row? Might Barbora Krejčíková raise the Venus Rosewater Dish again this year? And what are the Brits’ prospects? It’s all in the game . . .
A first look inside the fashion mogul’s meticulous restoration of a landmark alpine hotel
In Manitoba, a 125-mile canoe adventure combines the thrills of running rapids with the joys of disconnection
Trotsky’s ‘island of peace and forgetfulness’ is still beautifully lost in time
UK’s largest airport says US economic uncertainty has made market ‘challenging’
Small and very stylish, Son Ermità is the ideal base from which to explore a rugged, rocky and almost completely undeveloped corner of the island
Where to ride the waves and refuel, according to sculptor Holly Bendall
Key Notes | The Indian restaurant chain draws round-the-block queues. Now, at its ‘Bombay boozer’ in Notting Hill, a lucky few can stay the night
Expert advice on finding the right racket for you, as well as the best balls and shoes — and tips to avoid tennis elbow
