City of Sand

From crowded markets to placid mosques, Cairo’s attractions are legion

The Other Side of Cape Town

Township tours offer a vibrant glimpse of daily life in South Africa

Block party

A guide to fun on the fringe at Hong Kong’s nightlife district of Lan Kwai Fong

Tropics of Interest

Urban escapees in search of a little anonymity are drawn to Ishigaki-jima. Simon Rowe finds out why.