A tour of Cape Town, World Design Capital 2014
Forget fancy galleries – in Cape Town, 2014 World Design Capital, the most exciting work is in the townships and once-grungy inner-city areas, says Lisa Grainger
Motown revival: Detroit’s first steps towards urban renewal
Last year Detroit became the largest city in US history to go bankrupt. But when you hit rock bottom, the only way is up. Jennifer Conlin explores an urban renewal in progress
A day in Colaba, Mumbai: city guide
The old British quarter is rising from the ashes of its Raj heritage and reinventing itself as a happening part of the city, packed with bars, restaurants, shops and loads of stuff to see and do, writes Tahir Shah
Top 20 free UK museums and galleries for families
Whether your kids are into trains, football, art or history, here's our pick of 20 great free museums, many with interactive exhibits and activities aimed at younger visitors
A chef’s tour of Umeå, Sweden: a taste for the surreal
Michael Booth joins one of Sweden's top chefs, Mathias Dahlgren, for a foodie tour of his home town of Umeå, the European Capital of Culture that wears its weirdness proudly
A day in Galway, Ireland: city guide
Take a tour around Galway, Ireland's 'city of festivals', and sample its history, culture and love of a good cup of tea – and maybe end the day with a taste of something stronger
10 of the best free museums in Europe
The cost of visiting museums on the continent can come as a surprise to Brits not used to paying for a culture fix. We round up 10 free attractions, from Istanbul to Reykjavik
Alternative New Year’s Eve festivals around the world
From flaming balls to burning barrels, a drag queen drop to an all-night Junkanoo – we see in 2014 with some of the world's quirkiest celebrations
Greenwich Village: what remains of New York’s beat generation haunts?
A new Coen brothers film celebrates Greenwich Village in its 60s heyday, but what's left of Dylan and Kerouac's New York? Karen McVeigh takes a cycle tour of the area
Name the world museums – quiz answers
Lots of impressive buildings in this week's travel picture quiz, but how many could you name? The answers follow, alongside tips for visiting each city
National Geographic – 125 years of groundbreaking travel photography
Before television and the internet, there was National Geographic, which brought the planet into our homes. Travel writer Pico Iyer celebrates 125 years of the iconic magazine
Cuba’s hidden treasure: La Isla de la Juventud
La Isla de la Juventud is a little-visited corner of Cuba, popular with divers and rich in beauty and pirate tales – if not in gold, says Claire Boobbyer
Marrakech’s new arts scene in the funky old medina
A new wave of artists is tapping into Marrakech's rich artisanal heritage, bringing a contemporary vibe to the city's most historic neighbourhood. Tara Stevens meets some of its leading lights