The lady on the bus from the airport to Las Palmas says “mi cielo” pointedly. I glance reflexively over my shoulder before I realise she is addressing me, a stranger, as “my sky.” I move out of her way and am thanked with “ohh, gracias, cariño” (“ohh, thank you, darling”) before — noticing I am travelling alone — she asks me where I am going and why. Within a couple of minutes, she has texted her daughter who lives in Vegueta and opened up her camera roll to show me which buildings offer the best glimpses of the city’s sunset skylines.

It was Vinicius de Moraes – the Brazilian poet, essayist, playwright, and musician – who said that “Brazil is a country where music and dance are inseparable from everyday life”. As well as seeking to capture this musical essence, the video aims to convey the general murmurings of the country. For the soul of Brasil’s sound lies not only in its melodies, but also in the everyday movements of its people.

Despite its incredible heritage and beauty, Alexandria receives relatively little attention compared to Egypt’s other major cities. Consequently, Jake Altmann shines a spotlight on this jewel of the Mediterranean.

Isabelle Watts reflects on the captivating yet understated charm of Gdańsk, Poland.

Travel Editor Tom Masters writes a thoughtful comparison between the Grand Tour of the past and the modern Interrailing trip, exploring the history and continuity of our travel traditions.

In this intriguing article, James Lewis explores his impressions of the Moldovan capital Chișinău. From the Moldovan comedy scene to bleak taxi rides, from domestic politics to the Moldovan bid to accede to the EU, Lewis offers an insightful commentary of the current state of affairs in Moldova.

Two friends with very different travel styles, Abby Hallett and Michael Watts reflect on reconciling their contrasting approaches

Sharleen Opia takes us with her on a colourful photographic tour of the delights of Comuna 13, a bustling neighbourhood of the vibrant Colombian city of Medellín, where she is currently living on her year abroad.

With her personal experiences in the city of Seville, Rebecca Turner reflects on what we can learn from Sevillian lifestyle