Best of CH 2014: Instagram

Art, architecture, autos and more from our team's myriad worldwide adventures

As we traveled around the world this year, our team of writers and editors snapped images of the many inspiring, creative places and moments that caught our collective eye, and posted it all to Instagram. As part of our 2014 year in review, we looked back at what most captivated our audience as well, and found the content to be as diverse as the experiences. …

Word of Mouth: Edinburgh

Six must-stop spots in Scotland's exquisite capital city

A mythical city tucked beneath the gaze of a magnificent castle, Edinburgh draws hordes of annual visitors—be that for its position beside the whisky world, proximity to historic golf courses, or the acclaimed annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Tucked among seven hills, this capital city binds deep history with a cosmopolitan energy, and matches striking architecture with stunning views of bare land and sea. Among the …

2014 Festival of Lights, Lyon

Highlights from the annual four-day event that transforms the French city into a luminous outdoor art gallery

Light festivals—from the spiritually steeped Hindu holiday Diwali to the newer contemporary art-focused events like SIGNAL in Prague—have become much-loved around the world. Regardless of race, religion or geographic location, there’s a shared human awe and appreciation for the beauty of lightness against the backdrop of the nighttime sky. Undeniably, one of the most famous and oldest Festival of Lights isn’t found in the “City …