Art

Jan 10, 2011 • 2 min read

Buenos Aires likes to regard itself as an Italo-Spanish city washed up on South American shores, and here the legend of immigrant gauchos taming empty…

Jan 5, 2011 • 2 min read

Cowboys and miners, plus a few mountain men, were the first to eke out a living in Arizona after the Spanish. The Old West history remains current in…

Jan 5, 2011 • 2 min read

Mali is West Africa’s heart and soul, a country as rich in historical significance as it is blessed by an extraordinary array of sights and cultures. Some…

Jan 2, 2011 • 3 min read

Georgetown, the capital of Pulau Penang (Penang Island) in Malaysia became a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2008, preserving an area that holds the largest…

Dec 30, 2010 • 4 min read

What's in store for travel in and around Europe in 2011? Here are some suggestions to get you booking that ticket.

Dec 30, 2010 • 5 min read

The biggest 2011 travel trend is travel itself, which looks to bounce back from a quiet(er) year or two. Meanwhile, here’s 11 more specific trends to…

Dec 20, 2010 • 5 min read

If Boston is lovely to look at from afar, she is even more intriguing up close. These narrow streets recall a history of revolution and transformation:…

Dec 15, 2010 • 4 min read

The Third Man is firmly placed in many respected lists of the greatest films of all time. The film revolves around two main characters, Harry Lime and…

Dec 14, 2010 • 3 min read

Japan may have more contemporary art spaces than you can poke a paintbrush at, but none come quite as scenic as the small, tranquil island of Naoshima…

Dec 9, 2010 • 4 min read

Baroque palaces, cobbled squares and a round-the-clock pilsner moustache – it’s tempting to go with the flow in Prague, but swim against the tourist tide…

Dec 8, 2010 • 3 min read

Yoko Ono once said that New York City never changed John Lennon. He was born a New Yorker.

Dec 2, 2010 • 4 min read

Planet Earth, BBC's award-winning documentary brought together some of the most stunning nature footage from over 200 locations in 62 countries. The…

Dec 2, 2010 • 3 min read

Beneath the mantle of glitz and glamour, Dubai's subtle and seductive charms could easily be overlooked. But lift the cloak of this glittering diamond…

Dec 1, 2010 • 5 min read

At times while watching films you'll notice the main character isn't human. You'll realise that the destination where the film is set is your hero (or…

Dec 1, 2010 • 3 min read

Temperatures that can dip to -30° C, ferocious winds that howl down from Siberia and a distinct lack of sunlight from the mid-afternoon on might not sound…

Nov 30, 2010 • 3 min read

It's a marvellous adventure, the Dinosaur Route in northwest Patagonia. The skeletons of the biggest dinosaurs ever to have walked the planet are,…

Nov 26, 2010 • 3 min read

You can keep your Sydney Opera House, your St Basil's Cathedral, even your Golden Pavilion. For me, there is simply no contest when it comes to naming the…

Nov 25, 2010 • 4 min read

The city of Miami thrives on attention, from its much-photographed Art Deco architecture to its celebrated beaches, glitzy clubs and hotels where the…

Nov 18, 2010 • 2 min read

When something has the Unesco pin attached to its lapel, you know it's worth seeing. You go to Paris, you see Notre Dame - rightfully awarded because it's…

Nov 18, 2010 • 4 min read

It may not be high on many people's list of architectural odysseys, but Pyongyang (translated as 'Flat Land') – the capital of North Korea – offers one of…

Nov 17, 2010 • 3 min read

At the southern end of Buenos Aires' Avenida 9 de Julio, street kids splash in marbled fountains, while others bash footballs against a dramatic bronze of…

Nov 11, 2010 • 6 min read

Miami’s nightlife scene is hot. A Spanish flair for all-night fun, warm weather, big beaches, skimpy clothing, perfect mojitos – yep, this isn’t the place…