Art and Culture

May 17, 2019 • 5 min read

On a gloriously sunny day in May last year, thousands of royal fans poured into Windsor to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. As the…

May 17, 2019 • 6 min read

For many people, music festivals are the cornerstone of their summer activities. There’s no thrill like packing up the car with good mates, camping…

May 17, 2019 • 3 min read

The thought of the Game of Thrones finale is bringing bittersweet feelings to many fans, not least because it means an end to a brilliant piece of weekly…

May 16, 2019 • 4 min read

The venue for the Champions League Final between Liverpool and Tottenham on 1 June is well chosen. For a start, no city on earth has a finer footballing…

May 16, 2019 • 6 min read

Our weekly dose of warring armies, unruly dragons and cunning courtiers might be soon coming to a close, but fans of the hit TV show Game of Thrones can…

May 15, 2019 • 5 min read

Den Haag serves up an enticing blend of cultural expressions from the past and present, in an environment that bustles and relaxes in equal measure…

May 15, 2019 • 4 min read

One of the most beautiful capital cities in the world, Ottawa is as well-known for its architecture, parks and food as it is for its politics. A…

May 14, 2019 • 3 min read

Get your sunglasses, wide-brim hat and water bottle ready, because as soon as the rain lets up, Portland, Oregon, suddenly bursts into activity with a…

May 13, 2019 • 4 min read

New York City is one of the most remarkable places on the planet for the wealth of world-class attractions all in one place, but taking a bite of the Big…

May 13, 2019 • 3 min read

At the Cannes Film Festival, it’s usually the movie stars that steal the limelight on the red carpet. But not to be outdone by Hollywood actors, the…

May 13, 2019 • 6 min read

In a hidden corner of southwest China, a mountainous province remains secreted away from the travel trail. Little-known Guizhou is sandwiched in between…

May 13, 2019 • 6 min read

When medieval Lithuania was a Grand Duchy, it faced an aggressive threat from Christians in the west. Those who came to the pagan country's aid were…

May 10, 2019 • 2 min read

May sees the Rio head outdoors as the weather becomes even more inviting. Cariocas begin to gear up for Festa Junina, the second-biggest round of…

May 8, 2019 • 13 min read

Studded with sawtooth horizons, quirky mountain towns and fascinating stories of the area's earliest inhabitants, Southwestern Colorado beckons…

May 7, 2019 • 7 min read

Looking for a festival to complete your holiday? We’ve picked 25 of the best festivals around the island of Ireland to factor into your itinerary.

May 7, 2019 • 3 min read

After months of being stuck under the clouds, summer is when Glasgow comes to life.

May 6, 2019 • 3 min read

While May in Colombia is notoriously rainy, exploring the city is a dream for travelers wanting to escape tourist crowds – grab on a raincoat and discover…

May 6, 2019 • 6 min read

Part of our cultural identities, arts and crafts are woven into the fabric of society. Although some traditions have unravelled over time, others remain…

May 2, 2019 • 5 min read

With its never-ending seafront, festive vibe and wild nightlife, Rimini is one of Italy’s favourite seaside resorts. It teems in summer as Italian…

May 2, 2019 • 6 min read

Doubtless every Paris traveller has heard of the Moulin Rouge – yet an alternative underground scene is rapidly emerging to challenge its dominion and…

May 2, 2019 • 4 min read

In Stockholm, young women wear crowns of glowing candles. In Moscow, futuristic light projections illuminate the Bolshoi Theatre. In Santa Fe, paper…

May 1, 2019 • 5 min read

Before Expo 2015 Milan had long been considered the forgotten sibling to more resplendent Venice, Florence and Rome. While they stole the limelight with…