Lee Gale

Known as the city of a hundred spires, Prague, the home of Staropramen, is Europe’s most picturesque capital city, with inexpensive bars, a laid-back vibe and history at every turn

Through careful curation, Covent Garden has transformed into a world-class neighbourhood of flagship stores, concept restaurants and cultural curiosities. Whether you desire high-tech, high fashion or dining highs, WC2 is a shopping and dining utopia

Rather like this season’s perplexing Premier League, the race for silverware at the Oscar and Bafta awards is unusually wide open. At least ten movies are in the running for best picture…

A life-changing journey begins with a simple idea and the world’s favourite – and most awarded – single malt Scotch whisky. Glenfiddich was founded on pioneering principles, so whenever you pour a measure, the possibilities are endless

Comfort, performance and bags of room, the Mercedes-Benz Viano Vision Pearl is the new companion of the sun-worshipping Euro set

Aaah, domestic bliss in the New Order household. The kettle rumbles and clicks in the Macclesfield hillside farmhouse that provides shelter and synthesizers to Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert. “How many sugars?” Gillian enquires.

A century ago, TAG Heuer’s close association with motor racing began with its Time Of Trip chronograph, but, as Lee Gale finds, the employment of a down-on-his-luck motorcycle racer in 1973 thrust the watchmaker to the forefront of sport timekeeping.

One of the unsung architects of the Manchester sound, the Salford stalwart has influenced every major musical movement of the past 35 years. Whether pioneering post-punk with Joy Division, melding rock/dance with New Order, or blowing £1m on a nightclub, “Barney” was there. As his band limber up for an Olympic concert, GQ pays tribute to the straight man of Madchester