Boys, girls, books and roses: a literary love affair in Catalonia
St George’s Day in Catalonia coincides with World Book Day and is an opportunity for Catalans to honour their patron saint and show their love of culture
Shakespeare 400: festivals, plays and attractions around the country
Cultural events and new openings to mark the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death will be in full swing across the country this weekend – making use of intriguing and dramatic locations
Pipe dreams: on the trail of Maigret’s Paris
Tom Downey goes in search of the French capital’s landmarks – as patrolled by Georges Simenon’s French detective
Oman: ‘You’ve never heard silence until you get to the Empty Quarter’
Researching this romantic corner of the Arabian peninsula for her book, Katherine Webb fell in love with the beautiful calm of the desert
Sarajevo city guide: 10 of the best art and design-inspired destinations
A vibrant, walkable city, Sarajevo is thriving thanks, in part, to its contemporary culture and art, which is on display at galleries … and also its restaurants, bars and hotels
Notes from Ethiopia: the jazz revival in Addis Ababa
A hypnotic mix of musical styles, Ethio-jazz has a fascinating history and is enjoying a comeback at venues across the city – and it’s not just names from the past who are setting the tempo
Highlights of Slovenia: readers’ travel tips
For a country of just two million people, Slovenia has much more than its share of sights and attractions. Readers pick their favourites outside of capital Ljubljana
A serene escape for Scream painter Edvard Munch
The artist known for angst-ridden paintings used to find peace in Åsgårdstrand, an old-fashioned fishing town in southern Norway
500 years of the Venetian ghetto: commemoration and history
Venice will commemorate the world’s first ghetto with exhibitions and events, but it’s also possible to learn about its history through walks, tours and food
10 of the best European cities for art nouveau
Art nouveau swept across Europe around the turn of the 20th century and was embraced by architects, graphic and interior designers and artists. Here are the best cities in Europe to get a flavour of its most impressive buildings
I spy: on location with The Night Manager
If Sunday evenings will feel empty once the hit BBC drama finishes, follow Christopher Beanland’s guide to visiting sumptuous Night Manager locations used in filming
Chiang Mai, Thailand, guide: what to do, plus the best hotels and restaurants
Northern Thailand’s largest city has struck a fine balance between traditional life and a vibrant contemporary scene, and boasts unique cuisine, affordable stays and must-do treks
Iceland’s slo-mo capital: on a tour of Djúpivogur and beyond
The coastal town of Djúpivogur in east Iceland has gained ‘slow city’ status. Lucy Siegle paces herself to feel its calming benefits
It’s a bunny thing … Easter days out around the UK
From egg hunts with online mapping, to farmyard fun, arts workshops, train rides, concerts and feasts, there’s a profusion of appealing activities this Easter, for adults as well as kids
The alternative city guide to Pretoria, South Africa
Our alt city South Africa series heads to Pretoria, a subtropical Highveld metropolis of wide, flower-filled avenues that has shed its previous role as apartheid capital and is developing its own youthful culture