Celebrating tradition: the best festivals in Ghana

Planning a trip to Ghana? Make sure your visit coincides with one of the country’s vibrant festivals.

Putting on the Jūgendstils in Riga

The centre of the Latvian capital boasts one of the finest collections of Art Nouveau architecture in Europe.

Looking Forward at 40: celebrating the liberation of the Falkland Islands

The 40th anniversary of Liberation Day sees a packed programme of events in the Falklands.

Looking back: Albania’s communist heritage sites

Travel back in time with a visit to these important historical sites.

The great, the good and the quirky: art in Umbria and the Marche

On this art treasure hunt with a difference, Dana Facaros takes us through the hill towns of Umbria and the Marche in central Italy.

Bargains and buzz: the world’s best markets

From Uruguay to Uzbekistan, these are some of the best markets you’ll find around the world.

Beyond the empire: the best Roman sites outside of Rome

Rome may have been the epicentre of the Roman Empire, but the reach of this vast civilisation was far greater than just the Italian capital.

Art and tradition: the masks of Ivory Coast

Whatever social upheavals have befallen Ivorian society, its arts and crafts scene has always remained vital, fecund and significant.

Celebrate in style: Easter traditions in Europe

There’s not a hot cross bun in sight!

Jordan: a desert rose

From Holy Land sites to Roman ruins and the Nabatean wonders of Petra, the country offers a wealth of fantastic sights for history buffs.

Getting crafty: handicrafts around the world

From delicate needlework to intricate woodcarving: these crafts from around the world will inspire your next project.

Traditional treasures: handicrafts in Oman

With artisanal skills handed down from generation to generation, Oman is home to a wealth of handmade crafts.

The ‘secret debate’: should hidden beauty spots remain off the radar?

Access to the outdoors should be for all, not just to those in the know.

The lost fires of the Yagan

Curious to find the fires at the end of the earth, writer and photographer Nori Jemil journeys to Patagonia’s Tierra del Fuego.

A pilgrimage for the modern age: walking the Camino Ignaciano

Follow in the footsteps of St Ignatius on this little-explored pilgrim route.