The pen is mightier than the hammer and sickle

There is an old saying that “What Manchester does today, the rest of the world does tomorrow;” and the city’s innovative nature is still thriving

Got 48 hours in the city of lights? Fling yourself into the heady mix of heritage, culinary delights and entertainment the French capital has to offer

Istanbul has long been the meeting point of different worlds; a city where supposed opposites melt into one. Newly flourishing and vibrant, this unique place is entering another golden age

It may be one of the smallest countries in the world, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a large amount of fun to be had in Luxembourg

Contrast the never-ending pulse of Seoul with the laid back ancient culture of Gyeongju for a different perspective on South Korea, says Julianna Barnaby

After the surge of World Cup interest, can Johannesburg avoid the slump that often follows such international attractions?

Ireland’s capital is an exciting and inspirational city, eager to extend a warm welcome to business tourists from across the globe

Papua New Guinea’s interior was unknown to the rest of the world before the 1930s; but now it has been dragged, for better and worse, into the 21st century. Words by Leah Borromeo

Barcelona may bristle with pride over its architectural charms, but Madrid’s cultural accolades have also helped the Iberian peninsula become a short break hotspot

Extensive leisure facilities and unparalleled convenience make this the destination of choice for visitors to Accra

Despite its reputation as a budget-flight boozer, Andrea Wren discovers in Dublin a growing business capital