The Directory

Streets

Twenty-five streets, each followed from beginning to end, with stops, cafés, detours and practical tips.

Tokyo, Japan

Harajuku's buzzing lane of youth fashion, crêpe stands and candy-coloured shopfronts.

Kyoto, Japan

A stone-paved slope of wooden machiya on the way to Kiyomizu-dera, best seen in the quiet of early morning.

Singapore, Singapore

A narrow lane of murals, boutiques and bars in Kampong Glam, steps from the Sultan Mosque.

Malacca, Malaysia

Heritage shophouses, temples and a well-known weekend night market in Malacca's Chinatown.

Hoi An, Vietnam

Merchant houses, Chinese assembly halls and lantern light in Hoi An's preserved old town.

Delhi, India

Old Delhi's Mughal-era market street, intense, delicious and best taken at a steady pace.