Head for the Black Hills: tales of Crazy Horse and Custer in South Dakota
The carving of the Crazy Horse statue is a story in itself but then insurgent tales and mountain sculptures have helped shape this midwest state
The Japanese beach that became an Instagram sensation
Chichibuga beach on Shikoku island was barely known until photographs of stunning sunsets started to appear on social media. Now visitors flock to capture images of the fiery sea and skies at dusk
10 of the best things to do in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs’ modernist masterpieces are celebrated in this week’s fall preview but the mountain haven for the Hollywood set is worth a visit any time of year
High society: El Alto, Bolivia, steps into the spotlight
After landing at El Alto, canny travellers don’t go straight to La Paz but soak up the exuberant architecture, culture and women’s projects of Bolivia’s second city
On the Mersey beat: a walking tour of Liverpool
A guided walk is a great way to take in the city’s architectural and cultural riches
10 of the best outdoor art installations worldwide: readers’ travel tips
Even the most memorable landscape or city is lifted to another level by open-air artworks, as our readers reveal
10 of the world’s best piers: readers’ travel tips
From a favourite of John Betjeman to Polish art-deco cafes, underwater observatories and Hemingway’s fishing spot our readers reveal their favourite over-water strolls
Best foot forward: the world’s most striking pedestrian bridges
A new footbridge held up by two giant hands has just opened near Da Nang in Vietnam, the latest in a line of weird and wonderful structures around the world
Paris’s first digital art museum: all lit up at Atelier des Lumières
In a former foundry in eastern Paris, art – including colourful works by Klimt – gets a huge canvas in a multi-sensory experience from museum foundation Culturespaces
Hong Kong’s fight to save its neon shimmer – a photo essay
Neon signs once dominated Hong Kong’s skyline but are under threat from new regulations and technology. Fortunately, heritage groups are working to preserve them
Need a hygge? Try Copenhagen for a happiness fix
With its startling architecture and world class food the Danish capital is all about enjoying the good life … at a price. Our writer is also struck by the story behind a statue – and it’s not of a mermaid
Locals’ guide to Bordeaux: 10 top tips
Long famous for its food and drink, Bordeaux now has a buzzing arts scene, too. Three local experts pick places to delight your palate and mind
Picture resort: from sandy beaches to stunning art galleries in St Ives
The Tate St Ives extension gives art lovers a perfect excuse to revisit this beguiling town
Event highlights from the Great Exhibition of the North
Music, heritage, art and design are celebrated in and around Newcastle as part of this major cultural happening. Here are our picks – plus 5 more shows to see across the north
Frida Kahlo’s neighbourhood: exploring vibrant Coyoacán, Mexico City
Ahead of a major Frida Kahlo show at London’s V&A we visit the artist’s bohemian district – from her house to the cantina where she drank, and from arts venues to fantastic markets and restaurants