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Skyline of Jakarta at sunset

My secret city: Jakarta

Alum Albert takes us round the lesser-known haunts of the Indonesian capital.

landscape scene of budapest

My Secret City: Budapest

Take a trip to the stunning Hungarian capital city with alumna Eszter.

Aerial view on Eiffel Tower and district la Defense in Paris

My Secret City: Paris

Alumnus Michael Scott shares his favourite hidden treasures of the City of Light – Paris.

The Akshardham temple in Delhi lit up in the evening

My Secret City: New Delhi

Experience the diverse sights, colour and bustle of New Delhi through the eyes of alumna Kritika.

Bari (credit: Shutterstock)

My Secret City: Bari

In a special edition, the Principal, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli and his daughter Annarosa give us the lowdown on Anton’s Italian birthplace of Bari.

Buenos Aires

My Secret City: Buenos Aires

Discover the hidden delights of the vibrant Argentinian capital seen through the eyes of alumna Agustina.

View of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge with the Central Business District skyscrapers in the background

My Secret City: Sydney

It's home to some of the most recognisable sights in the world – but alumna Natalie takes us on a guided tour of Sydney's lesser-known charms.

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament viewed from Westminster Bridge with a red double decker whizzing past

My Secret City: London

Home to iconic attractions, the UK’s multicultural capital is steeped in history and at the forefront of cutting-edge art, design and food.

View of the lotus building in front of the Singapore skyline

My Secret City: Singapore

It may be small, but Singapore is big on culture, style and excitement.

Vancouver cityscape with water and boats in the foreground and mountains in the background

My Secret City: Vancouver

Alumna Zoe Grams shares an insider’s guide to the Canadian city of Vancouver.

Aerial view of skyscrapers and streets below in Johannesburg's business district

My Secret City: Johannesburg

Discover alumnus Nuno Da Costa Mousinho's favourite places in the vibrant heart of South Africa.

The Nyhavn Canal in Copenhagen

My Secret City: Copenhagen

Alumnus Krister Bladh shares his insider’s guide to Denmark’s capital city.

Early evening photo of the Clyde with the crane, Squinty Bridge and the Hydro in the background

My Secret City: Glasgow

Alumnus Tony Inglis reveals his favourite things about the world’s friendliest city.

View of Wellington City from up high with the Wellington Cable Car in the foreground [Photo: Shutterstock]

My Secret City: Wellington

Alumna Gabrielle Smith shares her favourite things about the world’s “coolest little capital.”

Row of narrow houses overlooking the Amstel River in Amsterdam, with houseboats in the foreground [Photo: Shutterstock]

My Secret City: Amsterdam

An insider’s view of the Netherland’s city of canals from alumnus Michael Borowiec.

The traditional houses and walls of Valletta, the capital city of Malta on an early summer morning before sunrise with clear blue sky [Photo: Shutterstock]

My Secret City: Valletta

Maria Mangion shares her favourite places in Malta's stunning capital city.

Exterior of the Hallgrímskirkja Church with a colourful aurora borealis in background.

My Secret City: Reykjavík

Experience colourful Reykjavík through the eyes of alumna Salka Guðmundsdóttir.

Panorama of Dubai Marina at sunset

My Secret City: Dubai

Anushree Prashant shares the secrets of her home city, host to the Dubai Expo 2021.

View of city and Uspenski Cathedral from pier in Helsinki

My Secret City: Helsinki

While travel in 2020 is restricted, take a virtual tour of Finland’s capital city with Caelum Davies.

Image of the city centre of Tokyo

My Secret City: Tokyo

Alumnus Paul McInnes' view of the host city for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Berlin at sunset (photo: Shutterstock)

My Secret City: Berlin

Alumna Anna MacKenzie shares her guide to Germany's cosmopolitan capital.

New York City skyline

My Secret City: New York City

Alumna Jennifer McCartney shares her favourite places in the city where she lives.

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