Monasteries, mountains and magnificent architecture: the best of Bulgaria

What not to miss on a visit to this culturally rich country.

A musical tour of Latin America

Huw Hennessy shares some of his favourite tracks from across the Americas.

Welcome to Bulgaria: a land of magnificent monasteries

While some are a carnival of colour, others are characterised by a serene tranquillity.

A musical tour of Africa: part two

Sean Connolly shares some of his favourite tracks from across the continent.

The Olympic Games in history

The famous ancient games had it all: competition, bribery, corruption and even death.

Introducing dead goat polo: Tajikistan’s national sport

Never mind the Premier League; this is the weekend’s real entertainment.

The jewel in Kosovo’s crown

The unforgettable Visoki Dečani Monastery is a must for any visitor to Kosovo.

Welcome to El Salvador, Central America’s most colourful corner

The ‘Tom Thumb of the Americas’ certainly packs in plenty of natural and cultural colour.

The heroic smugglers of the Atlantic Pyrenees

The proprietor of The Pyrenean Experience shares the story of the much-loved Basque bordermen.

Life is sweet: Barbados’ Crop Over festival

The origins of the festival can be traced back to the 1780s when Barbados was one of the world’s largest producers of sugar.

Along the Via Emilia: exploring Italy’s most beautiful art towns

Discover some of the country’s finest architecture along this Roman road.

García Márquez, The Liberator and me: a journey to Mompox

Ben Box travels around Colombia to explore the impact of the landscape on García Márquez’s works and relationships

A musical tour of Africa

Philip Briggs shares some of his favourite tracks from across the continent

A window into the past: the best historical sights in Alentejo

From crumbling castles to preserved palaces, this region offers an extraordinary insight into Portugal’s rich past.

Art, music and culture in Malawi

Come and explore the incredible arts, music and culture on display throughout Malawi.