Looking back and forward at art, design, travel and food

Before we get too far into 2025 we thought we'd take the opportunity to look forward and back through our favourite subjects of art, architecture, food and travel over the last month.

Looking Back

The best 25 buildings of the 21st century?

View of the Tate Modern chimney across the Thames towards London City and the Shard in black and white

We're now almost a quarter of the way through the 21st century. Dezeen have come up a list of what they consider to be the best building of each year of the 21st century. What do you think?

What exhibitions of 2024 were considered the top?

The concrete curved staircase in the Tate Modern extension in black and white

There are a huge number of art exhibitions on at any one time but Artnet and designboom have come up with lists of which ones they consider the best of 2024, We're looking forward to seeing more art in 2025.

Looking Forward

Travel Destinations

A snow capped volcano in Bolivia is reflected in a shallow lake with pink flamingoes in it

Planning travel is a great way to enjoy looking forward to the year. Here are some destination recommendations for 2025 from BBC, Lonely Planet and Conde Nast Traveler. The might inspire travel to somewhere you've never considered before.

What we'll be eating

Hand with a fork and a dish of green peas

Food is something we enjoy whether at home, out with friends or while travelling. However, following trends, in food or fashion, is not something we like to do but it will be interesting to see if the BBC Good Food or Food & Wine predictions come true.