Colombia’s Lost City: lore of the jungle

High in Colombia's Sierra Nevada mountains is the Lost City, a site which has been dubbed 'the new Machu Picchu'. But local tribes tell Kevin Rushby the city was never 'lost' to them – though much about their lives is now at risk

Bordeaux reborn

The historic wine city is being spruced up and updated for the 21st century thanks to a massive regeneration effort. Andy Pietrasik raises a glass to its reinvention

Top 10 arts venues in Liverpool

From traditional galleries showcasing old masters to contemporary spaces for the city's new artists and photographers, Liverpool's art scene is thriving, write Laura Robertson and Mike Pinnington

San Francisco tour by VW campervan

The VW campervan is the quintessential California hippy vehicle, so there's no better set of wheels for exploring the sights of San Francisco, says Bonnie Tsui

Hauser & Wirth Somerset … the next Guggenheim?

Zurich, New York, London … Somerset? That's right, by summer 2014 a farm near Bruton will have been transformed into a futuristic gallery and the next big thing in the art world. Sally Shalam reports

Top 10 outdoor attractions in Atlanta

Atlanta can be very hot, but it's outdoor attractions are pretty cool. Here are Debbie Michaud's picks of the city's best parks, scenic walks and architectural high point

Top 10 historic sights in New Orleans

No other city in America has a history as rich and intriguing as New Orleans. And it's a tale that's far from dry – in fact you can follow it through the city's food, drink and music, says Christopher Tidmore

Egypt, why to go now

Turmoil in Egypt has triggered a sharp fall in tourist numbers, but it is still safe, says Anthony Sattin, and if you go now you'll have its treasures all to yourself