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Cities, slicker
Neglected industrial parts of cities, from Rome to Istanbul, are in the throes of thrilling regeneration.
Bags of potential
As Christmas beckons, we circumnavigate the globe with more efficiency and insider nous than Santa himself, dropping in on the finest spots and shops to source seasonal gifts.
Civic pride
Maverick mayors and plucky planners are springing into action to make their cities greener and cleaner – and prepare them for the big bounce back.
Get some perspective
San Francisco's hills and Muir Woods' ancient redwoods offer more than scenery — they deliver the kind of perspective, fresh air and quiet clarity that no city street ever could.
Four mayors winning approval by knowing what makes their cities tick
Erratic leadership by national governments emphasises the need for a safe pair of hands at city hall.
Fashion
Aspesi's new CEO, a soprtswear destination in San Francisco and the latest watch from Chopard.
Twelve stops for Christmas
Pondering where to pick up gifts this year? Let our editors guide you with their pick of the best shops, emporiums and design stores on the most inviting shopping streets around the globe.
Phoenix rising
After years of decline and near-bankruptcy, the denim giant’s CEO Chip Bergh has steered the company back to profitability.
Cities at 7:00: San Francisco
San Francisco is relatively quiet before 08.00 so rise early to run, cycle or surf – and see the best of what the city has to offer.
The directory
Next time you’re on a layover, make the most of it with our guide to the best places to shop, eat, stay and visit, in stop-offs from Singapore to San Francisco.
