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The mysterious underwater 'fairy rings'
THESE striking circular markings can occasionally be spotted in the clear waters off the coast of Denmark. So what's behind the bizarre sight? More Europe News
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17 things not to do on your travels
SOME things are normal in one country and totally unacceptable in another. Here, 17 things not to do while travelling. More World Travel News
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Sochi's best kept secret
YOU'VE heard a lot about security issues and half-finished facilities, but Sochi is actually a nice place. Ant Sharwood knows, because he's there right now. More Winter Olympics news
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The incredible alien landscape you have to see
DEEP in Africa lies a place so devoid of life, that it's essentially a graveyard for nature. Yet it's so beautiful you really won't believe your eyes ... More Travel News
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What's so good about Queenstown?
WHAT looks like Europe, has world-renowned wineries and is only three hours away? Queenstown. If you haven't been, here is why you should.
What it's really like at the world's happiest place
THE road sign says Tanoliu, but it should say "paradise". If you've got the back to work blues, this is where you'll want to be. No wonder the locals are the happiest people in the world.
Rooster testicles seized at NZ border
A MAN who tried to bring 2kg of frozen rooster testicles into New Zealand from Vietnam has had to hand them over for destruction.
The 10 most incredible New Zealand drives
FROM the Forgotten World Highway to a remarkable trip through Middle Earth, here are 10 incredible road trips in New Zealand you really shouldn't miss.
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Is Seminyak the new Gold Coast?
"IT'S just like the Gold Coast." Unrecognisable compared to a decade ago, tourism is booming in Seminyak. Find out how it's transformed.
The eerie abandoned resort you have to see
THIS resort town is the trifecta of awesome: it's abandoned, historic and open to the public. But it has a dark past ...
Travel nightmare: '20 hours of hell'
WHEN you're a regular traveller you're bound to have ups and downs. But this was one trip Vanessa Chiasson would never forget.
North Korea: The world's happiest place
FRESH air! No traffic! Five star! Welcome to the land of North Korea, where everything is perfect, everything is great. Just don't look below the surface.
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Awesome Lego wall in New York
A NEW Lego wall in New York has hotel guests playing like kids again ... and loving it.
Christ the Redeemer attacked by lightning
LIGHTNING has broken a finger off the right hand of Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. SEE AMAZING PICTURES
A touch of Europe in the Caribbean
THESE three laid-back Caribbean islands are home to relaxed locals and good diving, writes Ingrid Piper.
The mysterious underwater 'fairy rings'
THESE striking circular markings can occasionally be spotted in the clear waters off the coast of Denmark. So what's behind the bizarre sight?
Sochi's best kept secret
YOU'VE heard a lot about security issues and half-finished facilities, but Sochi is actually a nice place. Ant Sharwood knows, because he's there right now.
Inside the nude beaches you never knew existed
THEY say that nothing feels as good as going for a dip in your birthday suit. So drop your pants and grab your goggles for these nudists playgrounds.
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Cheap chills - Japan's ice delights
CHECK out the bright lights of this lake ice sculpture festival. The best thing: entry is free.
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The best of Nat Geo's Golden Hour
TEN amazing images from National Geographic Travel's Your Shot: Golden Hour collection.
10Inside Iran's creepy party island
THE island of Kish was designed as a playground for tourists and Iran's elite. All that changed in 1979. Take a look inside the eerie place of broken tourism dreams.
Snow in Cairo first time in 112 years
SNOW has fallen in the Egyptian capital of Cairo for the first time in more than 100 years, as a powerful storm system struck parts of the Middle East.
'Tomb raiders' re-open Pyramid fight
TWO German students have damaged ancient writing in the Great Pyramid in order to "prove" the structure is far older than generally accepted.
Beastly lesson in dining etiquette in Kenya
FROM the chilling to the colourful, there's much to see on Kenyan safari and you can do it as close to the animals or in as much comfort as you like.
Haggle hard for souvenirs in Marrakesh
WHEN it comes to tackling the bazaars of Morocco, you're never too young to learn all the tricks to buying what you want at an agreeable price.
Wild about this amazing Kenyan safari
THIS playground of the rich and famous is home to many beautiful animals, too, writes Sheridan Rogers.
Not quite the world's edge
THE Argentinian city of Ushuaia has been famous for many things, not least as the southernmost outpost of the Earth, writes Brad Crouch.
Polar exploration with a luxe touch
THERE'S a wilderness in the Antarctic that will leave you breathless but on the Silver Explorer warmth is never far away, writes Brad Crouch.
Boom and crack on Arctic cruise
AN expedition deep into the fjords of the northern Arctic Circle sees ice providing a stunning landscape and soundtrack.
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Mayan pyramid bulldozed for land-fill
ONE of Belize's largest Mayan pyramids has been bulldozed and its stonework crushed to extract rock for a road project.