On the crest of a new arts wave
Forget watercolours of fishing boats, Cornwall's contemporary art scene is flourishing. Debbie Lawson seeks out the West Country's answer to Hoxton.
Look down in wonder
A new photography exhibition brings the world's iconic landmarks to London - and puts the focus on climate change.
Mud, sweat and cheers
With 200 UK festivals to choose from next year, now's the time to start planning your summer.
New bricks in the Wall
The Commune started as a showcase for modern architecture on the Great Wall and evolved into one of Asia's most exciting, and affordable, design hotels.
Spain’s Hay days
Segovia is the latest venue for the roving literary festival. Martin Amis, Ian McEwan, Doris Lessing are the stars.
Divine Camino
The pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela is no stroll in the park. Thank the Lord, then, for a soundtrack that smoothes the way.
Five best … Open House buildings
Blizard Building | BedZED | Gibbs Building | The Ismaili Centre | Bank of England
Mini Band Aid: Lake of Stars festival
A three-day party that aims to promote Malawi as a tourist destination, while also raising money for local charities.
Ministry of sound
Few jazz fans would dispute that John Coltrane's music is divine, but in the United States he inspired a church. Hans Kundnani reports.
Paris by the books
As millions traipse around the Da Vinci Code trail, one little girl came in search of her own heroines.
Five years late, £30m overspent, mired in legal rows. Finally, Bath Spa opens
Its backers hope it will boost Bath's dwindling tourism industry and bring the 'Bilbao effect' - the transformative effect of iconic architecture - to one of Britain's most historic cities. However, next week the troubled Bath Spa will finally open, five years late and up to £30 million over budget, with not so much a bang as a whimper.
Berliners queue up for a glimpse of life behind the Wall
Paul Arendt: A new museum that offers visitors a chance to sample the experience of everyday life in the communist German Democratic Republic has proved a big hit in Berlin.
Lord Nelson gets a facelift
Lord Horatio Nelson will be looking his best in time for Trafalgar Square's tourist crowds this summer, after three months of restoration work was completed today.
A corner of Spain that is forever England
A once-deserted Spanish village now hosts a fascinating linguistic experiment: English is the official language, and native speakers stay free in return for helping locals improve their inglés. Catherine Quinn puts it to the test.
Museums
From shrunken heads to desert islands and dancing, there is plenty to interest children in any museum. Dea Birkett gives a guided tour.