Cities by the Hour

Regardless of whether your purse strings are suffering or you have a stash of Sterling to splash, there’s plenty to see and do in England’s second city. Here’s the low-down on the best Birmingham…

Vancouver is a city famous for its surroundings. Misty mountains, sandy beaches and wild forests are only a stone’s throw away in any direction. Vancouverites make the most of the city’s natural…

Canada’s largest city is one of the most diverse urban centres in the world. A mosaic of cultures underpins this vibrant, buzzing metropolis; and accordingly, it’s food and arts scenes deserve your…

As the biggest French-speaking city outside France, Montreal has a certain je ne sais quoi. It’s a city that loves food and festivities and is famous for both poutine, parades and a plethora of…

Rising from prairie lands where the Elbow and Bow rivers converge, Calgary somewhat counterintuitively takes its name from a Scottish hamlet. Unsurprisingly, this bustling financial, technology and…

Budapest is an intriguing mix of old and new. The name might conjure thoughts of steamy thermal baths and classical music, but this city has a uniquely youthful atmosphere, bolstered by its huge…