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Music for the Seoul

On a trip to South Korea, Rebecca Hay finds a historic city dwarfed by modern architecture – and a touch of K Pop

Pick and mix is on the menu in the Lakes

Ella Walker explores the edible outdoors on a foraging excursion in the Lake District with chef Kevin Tickle

Take time to decipher extraordinary art

Ron Smith spends time in the galleries of Belgium as the country marks 450 years since the death of Renaissance painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Going for gold on a city break in Prague

John Davidson ties his laces for a half marathon in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities

Visit the home of the original Instagrammer

Amsterdam marks the 350 year anniversary of the death of Rembrandt. Gabrielle Fagan goes in search of the original selfie.

Let love unravel at your own pace

On a visit to the south of Spain, Hector Mackenzie discovers Granada's answer to Banksy in the city's vibrant streets

The perfect backdrop for a cinematic weekend break

Countless TV and film crews have used the Spanish city of Seville in their productions. Laura Paterson finds out why

Anchors aweigh for a life on the ocean wave

A cruise on board a four-masted barquentine gives Ed Elliot the opportunity to explore south-east Asia the old-fashioned way

Rio puts life and soul into city

Rebecca Hay finds a carnival atmosphere, as well as some friendly locals, in Brazil's capital city

Den Haag - a highlight of the Netherlands

The Hague - or Den Haag as it is properly called, is a great destination to explore. There is so much to see and experience, and it so easy to get there.

Leuven part 2 - the Park Abbey

It was started by Norbertine monks in 1129 and has grown just about ever since. At its peak it covered 3,400 hectares, so as you can imagine it is not…

Leuven, a Belgian treasure trove of wonders

Belgium is so understated and overlooked. It is so near to us, and yet we do not know all the fascinating places there. Leuven is a good example of this.…

The misty mountains of Wakayama

Kiri no Yama, or the misty mountains, describes the inland area. It is row upon row of green mountains, with winding narrow valleys and small towns. The…

On the trail of Johann Sebastian Bach - part 2

In part 1 I told you how I was on a Bach mission in central Germany. This region, Theuringen, has more than its fair share of very special, unique, charming…

On the trail of Johann Sebastian Bach part 1

I was off from Aberdeen on what had become a frequent flight, the Lufthansa one to Frankfurt. Here, the railway station is underneath the airport, and…

Namur - at the junction of two mighty rivers

Namur gained importance as it is at the junction of two mighty rivers. The Sambre starts in France and runs for 120 miles to join the Meuse here. The…

TRAVEL

Picture perfect in Paris

Music for the Seoul

Music for the Seoul

Pick and mix is on the menu in the Lakes

Pick and mix is on the menu in the Lakes

Take time to decipher extraordinary art

Take time to decipher extraordinary art

Going for gold on a city break in Prague

Going for gold on a city break in Prague

Visit the home of the original Instagrammer

Visit the home of the original Instagrammer

Let love unravel at your own pace

Let love unravel at your own pace

The perfect backdrop for a cinematic weekend break

The perfect backdrop for a cinematic weekend break

Anchors aweigh for a life on the ocean wave