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LIKUPANG GOING UNDER
Located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, Likupang is just as breathtaking below the water as it is above. Local diver Sunario Ramenaung tells us about the world beneath the waves
UBUD, BALI: A CELEBRATION OF SPIRITS & SILENCE
Despite its reputation as a party island, much of Bali is shrouded in ancient tradition. The country’s most sacred Hindu festival — Nyepi, or ‘Day of Silence’ — takes over the town of Ubud each year
Buenos Aires
Famed for its boulevards and ballrooms, the Argentine capital is reinventing itself through restaurant collaborations, a new arts district and a revamped dockland park
MADEIRA
Against a backdrop of volcanic peaks, waterfalls and lagoons, new hotels and a raft of wild adventure tours are giving new edge to the lush Portuguese isle.
TASMANIA
Southern Tasmania's Huon Valley is blessed with fertile soil, a temperate climate and some of the world's cleanest air — something farmers and growers are harnessing to transform the region into an agritourism hub.
NAIROBI
Home to experimental chefs, edgy art galleries and eco-minded boutiques, Kenya's capital has blossomed in recent years with a lively bar scene and innovative places to eat, shop and stay.
BALKANS
A trip through the Western Balkans, home to Europe's largest indigenous Muslim population, shows how marginalised cultures can coexist
THE REALITY OF ZERO-EMISSION FLIGHTS
HAVE THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN AVIATION FUEL, ELECTRIC BATTERIES AND HYDROGEN-POWERED AIRCRAFT LEAD US ONE STEP CLOSER TO TAKING TO THE SKIES SUSTAINABLY?
LUCY SHEPHERD
The 29-year-old adventurer is tackling her biggest expedition to date: crossing Guyana's Kanuku Mountains, deep in the Amazon Rainforest
CARIBBEAN
The islands and territories that make up the Caribbean are justifiably renowned for their bountiful sunshine and beaches, but beyond the resorts lie an intoxicating variety of cultures, creatures and cuisine that rarely make the headlines. But with dozens of destinations to choose from, how to decide which to visit? We've selected 14 of the most engaging, where memorable adventures amid natural wonders await. From climbing the volcanoes of Dominica and snorkelling the pristine reefs of Bonaire to discovering the rums of Martinique and the colourful street art of Curaçao, this is a region that excels in the wild and the unexpected
BHUTAN
A kingdom of palaces, pagodas and rolling pastures draped across the valleys of the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a country built around the tenets of Buddhism. The annual Paro Tshechu, held each spring, is among the most spectacular of the country's sacred festivals, with dances and ceremonies dating back to the 17th century
ASK THE EXPERTS
NEED ADVICE FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP? ARE YOU AFTER RECOMMENDATIONS, TIPS AND GUIDANCE? THE TRAVEL GEEKS HAVE THE ANSWERS...
Reconnect With Nature In Isère
Isère is the third-largest ski area in France, meaning there’s no shortage of winter adventures — from Nordic skiing to frozen waterfall climbing
Cambodia - Revived Khmer Dishes And Vibrant Street Eats
There’s a buzz around the Southeast Asian kingdom’s cuisine — not only is its street food scene thriving, but recipes and traditions once lost in the shadows of history are experiencing a resurgence.
Spiritual Tales Meet World-Class Wines On A Drive Through France's Verdant Heart
Pilgrims and Parisians alike know the treasures of Burgundy, whose gleaming ecclesiastical architecture, family-run chateaux hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants punctuate a patchwork of world-class vineyards south east of the French capital. While many travellers solely focus on the Côte d’Or wineries, a leisurely road trip along the Route Nationale 6 reveals the sensory — and spiritual — draws of the wider region
Spend 72 Hours In Busan
With long beaches and mountain temples, Busan has emerged from Seoul’s shadow to become a thrilling destination in its own right
Transformative Travel - The Wild Is Calling In British Columbia
Heading into the wild comes naturally in the vast Canadian province of British Columbia, with its big open spaces, fresh, clean air and ability to offer transformative travel from the outside in
A TALE OF TWO CITIES The inside guide
From the pulsing beat of capital Nairobi to the gentle lapping shores of lakeside Kisumu, we take a dive into two of Kenya’s cities
THE FINAL FRONTIER
THE SEVERE, SERRATED NORTH SLOPE OF ALASKA LIES 250 MILES INSIDE THE ARCTIC CIRCLE, FAR BEYOND THE TREELINE AND UNDER 1,400 MILES FROM THE NORTH POLE. RESILIENT IÑUPIAT COMMUNITIES AREN’T THE ONLY REASON TO VENTURE TO THIS ICY COASTLINE — THE ‘ROOFTOP OF AMERICA’ IS THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH TO SEE POLAR BEARS IN THE WILD
5 Foodie Adventures
From nibbling on insect pakoras to tasting cheese matured in a coal mine, try something new with these memorable Welsh foodie experiences
Scotland's Free Spirits
In a country known for its whisky, a new generation of distillers is experimenting with spirits, producing creations like seaweed-infused rum, pea-based a vodka and a distinctly scottish absinthe. Take a trip down the coast, from aberdeenshire to fife, and sip something new.
STAY AT HOME NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE
Between the pillars of its industrial past, Staffordshire’s rural north offers scenic lakes and epic hikes
A TASTE OF TURKEY
From cosmopolitan Istanbul to rural Anatolia, Turkish cuisine is fresh, seasonal and abundant. Ghillie Başan shares some of the highlights
MACAU
The sometimes elegant, often elusive city on China’s Pearl River Estuary has long been a gateway between east and west, land and sea, past and present. Today, Macau is best known for its glittery casinos, card sharps and high rollers — but the hustle and bustle of the streets tells a different story
ON THE ROAD IN Asturias
The northern Spanish region of Asturias feels like a land of its own. Its wild coastline, home to more than 200 beaches, is lined with pastel-coloured fishing villages, while inland there’s a world of limestone peaks and architectural marvels. It makes for a road trip like no other
TURNING TIDES
Dig a little deeper and you’ll find the Indian Ocean’s pin-up paradise archipelago is far more than lazy, diamond-dust beaches and technicolour reefs. A new generation of dynamic Seychellois are changing the record, creating adventure tours, embracing crafts, reviving Creole culture and taking conservation to the next level
FAMILY GOING FOR GOLD
Have the Olympics inspired you to get active? Here’s how the whole family can embrace their inner athlete
NORTHERN LIGHTS
The Sperrin Mountains are as off-grid as Northern Ireland gets — an ancient, storied landscape of stone circles, dark skies and literary trails rising from the emerald pastures between Derry and Belfast. A meandering road trip through this lesser-visited swathe of mid-Ulster offers the ultimate rural escape — and myriad ways to connect with the land
PORTO
With an extravagant new wine-themed attraction and a galaxy of top-quality restaurants, Portugal’s second city is sending out a siren call to food enthusiasts far and wide
THE NEW Deep South
Home to dazzling landscapes, unforgettable food and legendary music cities, the Deep South occupies a special place in the popular imagination. But in reality, it’s a region in flux — ever-evolving, innovating and reckoning with its past to serve up the best of Southern hospitality. We journey through Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina — a region bounded by diverse geography but full of surprises