Dozens of works of art have been commissioned over the past four years for the 2012 Olympics and several state-of-the-art sporting venues have been constructed.
Lord's, a magnificent cricket ground in north London, offers plenty of opportunities to bone up on the complexities of cricket, a quintessential English summer sport.
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With numerous galleries and vibrant markets, the home of the 2012 Olympic Park has undergone considerable transformation to become a mecca for art, culture and music.
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Beyond the Olympic Village in Stratford, eight sports stars are excited to spend their summer exploring Europe’s biggest city.
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At London’s Chap Olympiad, contestants master events like the cucumber sandwich discus and the gin 'n' tonic relay. The use of a butler is strictly prohibited.
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The city’s Unseen Tours, led by trained guides who are or have been homeless, show visitors a grittier side of some of the city’s most famous neighbourhoods.
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From the first chippie to the perfect modern fry
Paris’ red light district becomes trendy
Uncover iconic basilicas and gardens with a past
Florence’s unlikely artistic win
Italy
Sydney’s kaleidoscope of art
Sydney
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
On the road: San Pedro de Atacama
Chile
How human error can cause a crash
Under-explored European day trips
Spain
Dubai’s ping pong nightclub
Dubai
Reader Q&A: Three days in Delhi
Delhi
Best places to heal a broken heart
Bahamas
Epicurean Slovenia makes its mark
Europe
Walking with Jesus in the Galilee
Israel
Vancouver’s revamped night market
Vancouver
New Mexico’s hospital turned hotel
USA
Business trip: Denver
Colorado
Four apps encourage smarter detours
Technology
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