China's largest city may be upwardly mobile with a futuristic skyline but it hasn't forgotten its past, finds TIM SETTERFIELD

GRANT FELLER discovers a little-known Belgian medieval gem that is just two hours from London on the Eurostar

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Tuscany is a treat for food lovers says NATALIE CHALK

As the city prepares for the 50th anniversary of the building of the Wall, STEPHEN McCLARENCE takes a trip in a Trabis

CHARLOTTE CIVIL's rundown of romantic destinations to visit this February

The small yet perfectly formed capital of New Zealand is quietly making its mark on the world stage, discovers TERESA LEVONIAN COLE

Shopping during the January sales is – put politely – just a pain in the neck for most of us.

Have some festive fun in London says BOBBIE THURGOOD

Fashion is putting this Belgian city on the map but it's food that makes it tick, discovers JONATHAN FUTRELL