• USA

Detroit, USA: Motor City makeover

Artists and innovators are breathing new life into the ruinous landscape of Detroit, writes Julie Miller.

• Julie Miller

• Culture holidays

Henry Ford Museum, Detroit: The bus that changed America

It’s surely the greatest museum in the US, yet it's a simple bus that is the most striking attraction.

• David Whitley

• Top 10s

Hot spots: the top six cities to visit in 2014

Rio is ramping up for the World Cup, Tokyo has returned to form and Riga is culture capital.

• Top 10s

Ten 'awful' cities you should still visit

There are many cities around the world with a justifiably awful image. But here are 10 that are better than their reputation suggests.

• David Whitley

• Travel tips

Top time-killers: airports' unique attractions

If you're looking for something to distract yourself from all the worries and the waiting of flying, a few airports offer unique attractions.