A Google Maps tour of Dublin, narrated by Colin Farrell, takes the virtual tourist to key landmarks linked to the 1916 Easter Rising. Plus we pick some of the best guided tours and pubs if you’re visiting for real
The second of our guides to alt South Africa looks at tourist haven Cape Town. Musicians, designers and cooks show how it is coming into its own as a multicultural, free-thinking city, with lively streets and stunning open spaces
Beyond the touristy Old Town, local culture is thriving in the Czech capital, says the Fink frontman who loves its amazing art and music venues, not to mention fantastic food and drink at low prices
The Art Institute of Chicago has teamed up with Airbnb to enable guests to stay in its latest installation, a recreation of Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles
With 2016 marking the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth, the year ahead is filled with celebrations of his life and much-loved stories. Here’s our pick of the best
Get in the groove at swingin’ jazz clubs from Berlin and Brighton to Paris and Madrid. Whether you want laid-back or out-there, you will find good vibes
Inspired by Ann Morgan’s article on reading a book from every country in the world, Guardian readers recommend their own favourite books from around the globe
Ann Morgan spent a year reading a book from every country in the world – 196 in total. Here she picks 10 favourites that vividly evoke the regions they describe
London’s first light festival will feature illuminated artworks across the city, including a Garden of Light in Leicester Square and a net sculpture at Oxford Circus