Cultural (977 community guides)

Having recently had a four-month stint in Canberra with my children but without even the distraction of school, allow me to rave about the many and varied delights of this family-orientated city... read more »

With fascinating sights and friendly people, wild landscapes and a warm welcome, the compact city of Durham has more than enough to keep you entertained on a weekend away... read more »

A day trip from Jordan's capital Amman, the well preserved ruins of the Roman city at Jerash nicely rounds off any trip to Jordan. Explore temples, arches, theatres and streets... read more »

Fierce rivals on the pitch, but which city comes out on top for that city break? Barcelona’s popularity suggests this match is a foregone conclusion, but can the Madrilenos pull off a famous win?... read more »

Fancy exploring a museum or attraction that’s a little bit different? Paul Read discovers that travellers looking for a wacky time are spoilt for choice in Amsterdam... read more »

Always thought of Athens as dirty, crowded and polluted? Time to think again - since its Olympics makeover, it's a whole new city... read more »

Outdoor cinemas, ancient amphitheatres, experimental theatre and electro festivals - the Athens arts scene is a vibrant mix of classical and contemporary.... read more »

Milan has enormous cultural wealth, including opera, ballet and music, from classics to jazz, rock to heavy metal, theatre and festivals. Those who look can find world-class entertainment.... read more »

Find out about walking trails and peaks in Germany's Saxon Switzerland national park. After that discover the historic towns and castles.... read more »

Villages dramatically etched into the side of a giant volcano, crystal blue seas and one of the best sunsets in Greece make Santorini one of the stand-out Greek islands... read more »

There's something about Italy's Eternal City that draws me back again and again. But how to do the city differently?... read more »

Find out how my ignorance about this ancient site was rewarded... read more »

Away from Cuba's beach resorts, there are some fascinating destinations linked to the country's Communist revolution which give an insight into the island's remarkable history... read more »

The Yucatan Peninsula is a must-see on many a traveller's list. Safe, beautiful, and incredibly varied, the region offers many riches beyond the crowds of Cancun... read more »

Olomouc with its old town square, cobblestones and astronomical clock is like Prague, but without the crowds... read more »

How to make your krona stretch as far as possible in and around the curiously quirky capital of Iceland, Reykjavik... read more »

With Reykjavik recently added to Easyjet’s route map, frequent visitor Christine Wehrmeier reveals its hotspots and shares a naked encounter with the country’s biggest export... read more »