The man who saved Colombian coffee
At first glance, the farm didn’t look any different than the one next door. A gravel road, flanked by short palm trees and overgrown...
A truly Australian spectacle
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4 of the Hottest Tourist Destinations Identified
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, here are some of the countries that did well in their tourism sector as seen in...
Where beauty knows no bounds
For photographer Mihaela Noroc, connecting with people (and more specifically, women) is the most important part of travelling. With her blog The Atlas of...
Why you should travel solo
From family holidays to romantic getaways, memorable travel moments are often spent with others. But sometimes, travelling alone can unearth unique experiences that are...
10 of the easiest mountains to climb around the world
UK
Garth Hill, Gwaelod-y-Garth, Cardiff
At 307 metres, Garth is classed as a “Marilyn” (a hill with a relative height of at least 150 metres), rather...
Where mortals drink like gods
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Madrid city guide: what to see plus the best bars, restaurants and hotels
What to do
The Rastro Flea Market
Madrid’s centuries-old Sunday morning flea market is on every to-do list. But to enjoy it like a local, give...
The truth about Rosie the Riveter
“Rosie was a white woman's story as far as I was concerned,” said 94-year-old Betty Reid Soskin. Wearing a...
A life of extraordinary adventures
On paper, my husband Dave and I lived an enviable life. It was late 2006, and Dave was a successful rigging gaffer in the...
The world’s goriest market
The dog's singed carcass lay rigid – jaws locked open, muzzle high, all four legs protruding skywards. Across the market, a butcher bisected another...
Six surprising honeymoon spots
With all the planning necessary to pull off a wedding, it's no wonder many newlyweds choose relaxing, beachy climates like Mexico, the Mediterranean or...
Let’s go to … Rye, East Sussex
Tell me about it
It was probably the jumble of fine Georgian and medieval houses, cobbled streets and views of Romney Marsh that drew writers...
Winter suns, anyone? Nasa produces vintage travel posters for newly discovered planets
If ever there was a destination worthy of a winter getaway, then it’s Kepler-16b, “the land of two suns”. The planet, discovered in 2011, is...
10 of the best restaurants and food hits in San Francisco: readers’ tips
WINNER: Boudin Bakery
Right on the seafront is Boudin Bakery, and its speciality is soup in a sourdough breadbowl. The lid is the roof of...
European football breaks: why it pays to see games in Berlin and Brussels
Bundesliga fans start early. It’s 11am on the normally sombre walkway between Berlin’s central station and the Brandenburg Gate, a route that is home...