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A place where water is more valuable than diamonds
Without annual floodwaters, this part of the world would be incapable of supporting life. Instead, it’s teeming with it.
- by Justin Meneguzzi
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The 17 greatest world wonders you’ve never heard of
Our experts pick 17 out-of-the-way dots on the map that are little known to travellers, even though superlatives fall from mouths when you lay eyes on them.
- by Traveller team
Nine must-do highlights of Margate, England
Britain’s original seaside resort destination has undergone a total reinvigoration since 2011, with a vibrant and eclectic art and food scene.
- by Sonia Taylor
Retro UK motels get the Soho House treatment
American-style roadside stays aren’t typically associated with Britain, but new budget-luxe chain Mollie’s dares to change all that.
- by Sonia Taylor
Opinion
Top 10s
10 things we’ll never understand about Scotland
Scottish migrants have given this small nation a big worldwide presence, but turn up in Scotland and prepare to be baffled by its cultural quirks.
- by Brian Johnston
In Hanoi, eating this one dish is compulsory
If Hanoi delivers one all-encompassing food lesson it’s this – you must go with a bowl of this steaming, spicy goodness, even on a supremely sticky night.
- by Jane Richards
This tiny strip of sand in the Pacific is what dreams are made of
More than 35 years after a failed attempt to visit Mystery Island, I finally made it – only to find it’s not so mysterious.
- by Craig Platt
I felt like the only tourist: Inside Europe’s least-visited country
Moldova is the perfect antidote to a world where tourists are increasingly shunned, taxed and pushed through sterile resorts.
- by Sean Thomas
Opinion
Ocean cruises
There’s one type of traveller that still bothers to dress well
On holiday, people not only love to take a break from routine, often they indulge in a bit of role playing or let loose a different side of their personality. Clothes can help that.
- by Lee Tulloch
Little-known French region where villages look like a Disney set
The French region where the Danish royals holiday also happens to have bargain-priced holiday homes.
- by Chrissie McClatchie
The world’s 15 greatest seas and how to explore them in comfort
Dreaming of sailing the seven seas? Even better, match these 15 amazing expanses of water with the best lines for a cruise of a lifetime.
- by Brian Johnston