Disney may have started in the US, but its international theme parks have been infused with locally familiar elements, from feng shui in Hong Kong to European inventors in Paris.
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Prepare for an epic journey through a land of monumental architecture and deeply rooted traditions, where modern, towering cities stand in stark relief to rural landscapes.
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Until 23 June, Le French May arts festival brings music, theatre, film, cabaret, fashion and food to the city, all served up with a Gallic twist.
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Immerse yourself in the city’s ever-evolving creative scene at ArtWalk, where participants gallery hop their way around the city.
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From a circus-centric Florida community to an English high street near Shanghai, these five places are keeping it weird.
Beyond the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, unique souvenir shops and an exciting nightlife scene can be found hidden in the city’s historic hutongs.
Six sites help you find deals and avoid queues
Ancient Tokyo is brought back to life
The Eastern delicacy could move west
Germany’s northernmost island
Germany
Welcome to the new Toronto
Toronto
BA’s past, told through street art
Buenos Aires
Jackson Hole: The best of the West
USA
Mini guide to activities in Wales
Wales
Navigating Laos’ treacherous roads
Laos
Florence’s unlikely artistic win
Florence
Africa’s land of delta and desert
Africa
Jersey Shore reopens post Sandy
USA
Our favourite images of the week
Mini guide to Croatia’s islands
Croatia
Riding the wave of change in Munich
Munich
Forms of ID: Amar Hussain
A street food tour of Yangon
Burma
Sydney’s kaleidoscope of art
Sydney
On the road: San Pedro de Atacama
Chile
How human error can cause a crash
Under-explored European day trips
Spain
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