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Man steering wooden canoe on river to Tiwai Island, Sierra Leone (Credit: Ali Lucas-Chee)

Where to see pygmy hippos in the wild

Tiwai Island, Sierra Leone’s first Unesco site where you camp in a rainforest, is home to pygmy hippos and endangered chimpanzees.


Antarctica

People camping in tents in Greenland, with the ocean and hills in the background (Credit: Alamy)

The ethics of visiting the ends of the Earth

As polar tourism surges, experts warn of its environmental impact. From transport choices to local food, here's how to visit responsibly while protecting fragile ecosystems.


Asia

A skier jumps over white snow (Credit: Getty Images)

The six best places to ski in 2026

From Italian Winter Olympic buzz to brand-new wellness retreats in the Canadian Rockies, these six ski areas are trending for 2026.


Australia & Pacific

Couple taking a selfie in a crowd with Christmas lights behind in Tokyo (Credit: Getty Images)

Meaningful Christmas rituals around the world

These seven global traditions show a different side to the season - one that's more communal, reflective and far less materialistic.


Caribbean & Bermuda

A lush green Caribbean island is shown against blue skies and surrounded by blue water. A boat is seen in the foreground and the skies are full of fluffy white clouds. A stylised black border has been edited on top. (Credit: Getty Images)

Overlooked Caribbean islands to visit

From Dominica to St John, these escapes set a new standard for elevated, responsible tourism – while still delivering luxurious, laid-back vibes.


Central America

Mountain biker relaxes on wooden bench in Panama with ocean in the distance (Credit: Getty Images)

Five of the best countries for expats in 2025

From Panama's jungles to Vietnam's buzzing cities, these five countries offer expats the best mix of affordability, friendliness and quality of life.


Europe

The corner facade of an Ottoman "bird palace" (Getty Images)

Turkey's ornate Ottoman-era 'bird palaces'

Many of Istanbul's visitors are unaware that the city is home to half-a-millennium-old stone-carved bird houses that reflect the Ottomans' reverence for the animals.


Middle East

Hikers on steep path on the Camino de Egeria, Jordan (Credit: Silvano Mezzenzana)

A sacred journey connecting Jordan and Spain

In Jordan, a 50km pilgrimage trail follows the path of a 4th-Century nun who journeyed through the Holy Land – centuries before Spain's famed Camino de Santiago.


North America

The Rockettes performing at Radio City (Credit: MSG Entertainment)

How a Rockette spends Christmas in New York City

For 100 years, The Rockettes have symbolised Christmas in New York City. Now, troupe member Brooklyn Bronson shares her tips on how to enjoy the city's holiday magic.


South America

Blue lagoon and rolling sand dunes in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil (Credit: Carla Vianna)

Brazil's astonishing, lagoon-filled desert

Lençóis Maranhenses looks like a desert, but it's alive with shimmering pools, remote villages and ancient paths that only local guides know how to read.


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