Germany: Is Leipzig the new Berlin?
When the Wall came down 25 years ago Leipzig was falling to pieces. Today it’s Germany’s new cultural hot spot
A weekend with JMW Turner in Margate, Kent
Tate Britain’s Turner exhibition opens today, and Mike Leigh’s biopic is out soon, so when better to visit Margate, the Kent seaside town the artist loved best?
A food tour of Cambodia: readers’ travel writing competition
Olivia Swann won the culture category. Here, she takes a rather challenging food tour of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap in Cambodia
The magic of Machu Picchu: readers’ travel writing competition
Edward Tew, winner of the history category, savours the epic views and Inca ingenuity at Machu Picchu
Europe’s top 10 light art festivals
Summer’s fading, the nights are drawing in … the perfect time to see some of Europe’s cities lit up as works of art. These extravagant illuminated festivals will make you see old buildings in a new light
Folkestone’s third Triennial: must-sees and more
Art lovers are set to flock to the Kent port’s third Triennial. Here are our tips on the artwork to savour, and the prime places to eat, drink and sleep
Battambang, Cambodia’s art and soul
Battambang is at the cutting edge of the country’s new art scene. Claire Knox finds a pretty, sleepy city waking up to its creative potential
Rock of ages: Chile’s Quezala canyon
The ancient petroglyphs in Chile’s mountainous Atacama desert see few visitors. That is a shame for several reasons, says Kevin Rushby
Summer holidays near New York City
Once you’ve had your fill of summer in the city, make like savvy New Yorkers and head north to chill. Here’s where the action is in the Berkshires, Hudson Valley and the Catskills
Cost of culture: Europe’s cheapest and most expensive cities revealed
Compare the cost of major cultural attractions in European cities, including the cost of an opera ticket, a visit to a heritage site, or entry to a top museum
Out on the tiles: a rooftop tour of St Petersburg
Driven by social media, a new type of (almost) legal high is on offer in St Petersburg. Ian Belcher gets a bird’s eye view of the city on a rooftop tour
Europe’s best outdoor art this summer
Summer outdoor exhibitions around Europe make the most of the good weather, taking art out of the gallery and into the street or park. Christopher Beanland selects 10 of the best al fresco art shows this year
Levi Roots on Jamaica
The musician and maker of Reggae Reggae sauce lists the best experiences in his homeland, Jamaica
Commonwealth Games: complete travel guide to Glasgow
If you’re in town for the Commonwealth Games, make time for a culture fix at one of our pick of galleries and museums, or the sort of night out for which Glasgow is famous
How to do Umbria, Italy, on a budget
Italy’s ‘green heart’ can be friendly on the wallet. Donald Strachan finds affordable ways to enjoy Umbria’s great walks, food, festivals and art