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Expo 65 – Part 05: San José
Your taxi driver in Costa Rica might know the way to San José but he won’t be sure why you want to go. It’s a capital at odds with its peaceful surroundings.
Saint-Gilles
With its beautiful, spacious art nouveau houses and cosmopolitan feel, Saint-Gilles is proving a draw for those looking for fresh pastures.
Marshan & Medina
A new generation of creative types are being seduced by the faded charm of the city that was once home to Paul Bowles and William Burroughs.
The real deal
As we sat in Midori House we dreamed of one city where you could do all your Christmas shopping with ease. Then we realised where it was: Vienna.
Kungsholmen
A small town within Stockholm, Kungsholmen was traditionally favoured by academics and families. Now, this charming neighbourhood is being discovered by a new generation of creatives and entrepreneurs finding its unique charms.
Sheung Wan
With a mix of traditional flats and small-scale retailers, Sheung Wan also has a real sense of community.
Alameda
Seville's parkside Alameda district is a perfect place for a second home. It boasts excellent transport links, sunshine and famous cocktail bars, plus plenty of old-world townhouse apartments at great prices.
Feast your rye
Aki Arjola, a former food magazine editor and founder of a food shop in Helsinki, takes us on a tour of his neighbourhood.
Vomero
Overlooking Naples, the hillside district of Vomero is a charming spot to live. It offers easy access to the city centre but with none of the drawbacks often associated with the port city.
South Loop
Lake views, affordable loft apartments and fantastic brunch mean nowhere currently offers more opportunity in the land of opportunity than the south side of Obama’s town.
