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This year, we went on some incredible adventures together – but you definitely had your favourites.
From finding out the right way to drink whisky in Scotland to discovering unknown architectural wonders in Pakistan, here’s a look back at the 10 tales you loved the most. Have another read and fall in love with the world all over again.
1. Bhutan’s dark secret to happiness
Citizens of one of the happiest countries on Earth are surprisingly comfortable contemplating a topic many prefer to avoid. Is that the key to joy?
2. Can Canada teach the rest of us to be nicer?
Life is hard enough, with plenty of jagged edges and pointy bits. Why not coat it with a glaze of politeness and humility?
3. 50 reasons to love the world
We asked a range of people, from writers and chefs to musicians and photographers, to share one experience from the last year that truly inspired them – something that, in no uncertain terms, reminded them why they love the world. Madly. Here’s what they told us.
4. Living in 2015’s hottest cities
These five destinations will be in travellers’ sights this year, but what is it like to live there? We asked locals for the inside scoop.
5. Why you should never drink whisky on the rocks
The Thirsty Explorer heads to the Scottish island of Islay where he learns the important differences between malt and whisky – and how to order it in a bar.
6. Vienna’s recipe for living well
Austria’s capital slays the myth that you have to choose between efficiency or relaxation. You can have both.
7. Seven unknown architectural wonders
Forget the Taj Mahal and the Coliseum – some of the world’s most impressive structures remain out of the public eye.
8. The Swedish cheese that can’t be moved
Despite being on the menu at royal weddings and Copenhagen super-restaurant Noma, Västerbottensost can only be made in a single northern Sweden village – and no-one knows why.
9. Living in the world’s best cities for expats
Where do foreigners find friendly locals, career opportunities and contentment? These five places ranked high in a recent survey.
10. India’s chaotic lesson in letting go
If the point of travel is to challenge ourselves, then naturally we should seek out the most “difficult” destinations, like India. Not to change them – but to change ourselves.
