Top 10s
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Away from the bustle of the city there are tranquil parks, historic sites and lookout towers to explore. Azyure Hikari, co-founder of Urban Explorers of Singapore, gives his recommendations
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Los Angeles is a city where glamour and style are timeless. As the Donmar Warehouse prepares to revisit 1940s LA with its new show, City of Angels, we pick 10 locations that still exude old-school allure
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Whether it’s traditional stalls or the new breed of street-food events, these European markets offer tasty treats – and more interesting presents than you’ll find at a naff Christmas market
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City vineyards, cycling tours, reminders of a dark history and a walking tour of that Vienna-set classic, The Third Man. Readers share their favourite places in central Europe’s old imperial capital
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Whether you want a few beers with mates or a top DJ, Dean Chew, co-founder of record label Darker Than Wax, selects Singapore’s best night spots
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Western Australia’s reputation for wine is based mainly on the cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay grown in Margaret River region. Here’s how to taste the best of its vintages, plus where to stay and eat
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After you have admired its dreaming spires, where can you eat well for under £10? Tony Naylor updates his 2010 budget eats guide to Oxford, including the city’s new street food scene
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Ahead of the Kendal Mountain Festival, Tori James – the youngest British woman to climb Everest – chooses 10 mountains for hill-walkers who want to progress to higher altitudes and multi-day treks
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Singapore is more than a city of gleaming shopping malls - it also has a vibrant contemporary arts scene. Archiwalks founder Fabian Lua picks out great galleries and design-led sights
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Costa Rica is one of the world’s most popular eco-tourism destinations, with travellers drawn to national parks, reserves and rainforests. It also grades lodgings for sustainable practices. We select 10 of the best
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The old, the new and the renovated make for a rich panorama of structural design in Singapore. Architect Tiah Nan Chyuan takes in the forest, as well as decaying industrial zones
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Mexico City’s hotels are as full of character as the place itself. From boutique B&Bs to palaces with old-school charm, there’s much to explore – without busting your budget
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Brighten up your winter with a trip to a music festival, whether it’s in a hip European city, amid the crisp air of the ski slopes or long-haul to Australia and beyond
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You’ll love to go a-wandering amid the beautiful landscapes of Scotland, especially when you have these walker-friendly places to come back to
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Street food, or hawker food as they call it in Singapore, is a national treasure, says Ignatius Chan, founder of multi-award-winning restaurant Iggy’s, who chooses the best, most authentic local dishes
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Skiing holidays can be hard on a budget but these chalets and hostels offer cosy stays with plenty of facilities – and often without the hefty price tag
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Turin’s restaurants make the most of the diverse produce of the Piedmont region with fantastic homemade dishes from €5.50. We pick 10 to try
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There’s nothing pedestrian about our list of walking tours for travellers who don’t like tours
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Gluttony, c’est chic. Paris is a-buzz with a new breed of trendy bistros and clandestine bars. We pick 10 of the hottest openings in town
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Cardiff is a city that likes a pint, but how easy is it to find sensational new-wave ale? Tony Naylor goes in search of the Welsh capital’s best craft beer bars and pubs
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Marrakech’s riads are historic, atmospheric and – if you choose wisely – provide some of the best-value places to stay in this magical city
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England’s countryside and coast not only offer great walking, but also the chance to cosy up in great places to stay, with food and drink as tasty as the views
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The world's best beach hotels and accommodation on a budget Top 10 budget beach hotels, villas and bungalows in Bali and Lombok
Surf and diver pads, yoga retreats and stylish cabanas on deserted beaches … there are plenty of ways to get away from it all on Bali and neighbouring Lombok -
The city maps publisher has turned to Instagrammers for a new series of guides to Berlin, Paris and London. Here’s a snapshot of the Berlin guide, featuring tips on some of the best places to take snaps around the city
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Washington is known as the Evergreen State, but its stunning national and state parks offer an abundance of colours, ranging from white-capped mountains to islands in the deep blue ocean
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Hong Kong has some of the best restaurants in China – and they’re not all Cantonese. From Sichuan to Manchuria, Susan Jung picks 10 great regional Chinese cuisines and the best places to try them in
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Eating tapas while watching the waves, scampering round Roman ruins, mountain-biking and beach-based family fun … welcome to the Cadiz coast as seen by Guardian readers
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Ten places to stay in Wales with walks from the door, warm hospitality and the kind of extras walkers appreciate – from route tips to hearty meals
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With the York Food Festival in full swing, Tony Naylor returns to the city to update his 2009 budget eats guide, and finds 10 more restaurants, cafes, pubs and takeaways away from the tourist traps
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Yes, a city break with the kids can be enjoyable, if you stay in child-friendly pads like these – from a Barcelona apartment with toys galore to Budapest with babysitters
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Boston’s Fort Point and Seaport district is the city’s up and coming area, with a dynamic food scene, cutting-edge galleries and a decent line in craft beers
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Leipzig’s art scene mixes cool galleries and thought-provoking architecture with pre-Banksy street art and poignant reminders of the GDR, says Philip Oltermann
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Wigwams, clowns and train carriages: if you’re looking for offbeat accommodation for your next US road trip, here are 10 places to find a kitsch kip
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For the perfect Belgian weekend, combine a trip to these two contrasting cities. John Brunton selects the top five B&Bs in each, from minimalist designer rooms to a 17th-century cottage
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Summer’s fading, the nights are drawing in … the perfect time to see some of Europe’s cities lit up as works of art. These extravagant illuminated festivals will make you see old buildings in a new light