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Biggest mysteries.

The world’s 14 most mysterious destinations (plus five in Australia)

It’s no mystery that the world’s greatest riddles still fascinate and their invariably spectacular locations all await the inquisitive traveller.

  • Sue Williams

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The Tate Liverpool.

Four biennials to see this northern European summer

You don’t need to be into art and design to find something enriching in these often free events. Biennials also offer a sticky beak into a city’s intriguing spaces.

  • Julietta Jameson
Without Latour-Marliac, Monet may never have had his lilies.

This French garden inspired some of the world’s most famous paintings

Without the world’s first water lily nursery at Latour-Marliac, Monet may never have had any lilies to paint.

  • Chrissie McClatchie
I learned Spanish from scratch, ahead of my trip to Guatemala.

I learnt a foreign language from an app, then put myself to the test

Duolingo is used by 103 million people around the world, but can it really teach you to speak a foreign language? There was only one way to find out.

  • Robyn Wilson
There’s an unobstructed view of the pyramids from the museum.

Seven things you must see at the world’s largest archaeological museum

After years of delays, the Grand Egyptian Museum is officially opening next month. Here are seven highlights among its many wonders.

  • Andrew Bain
The French have a reputation for rudeness, but this may be unfair.

Parisians shattered my stereotype about them. How typically rude

We’ve become used to the reputation of the French as “Italians in a bad mood”. But on a recent visit, I found a whole new spirit emerging.

  • Roby D'Ottavi
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Render of Techo International Airport, Phnom Penh.

‘Landscrapers’ and record breakers: 10 stunning new buildings set to open

Some of the world’s most impressive new structures are set to open this year.

  • Belinda Jackson
Notre-Dame de Paris’ iconic west facade after five years of restoration works.

Return visitors to revitalised Notre-Dame cathedral will be astonished

Intrigue over the notorious 2019 blaze has become a key element in experiencing the world-famous cathedral.

  • Katherine Scott
This part of Arnhem Land is home to some of the most significant Aboriginal art on Earth.

In all of Australia you won’t find anywhere else like this wonderland

Once you get to this part of the Top End, a fancy bar is one where the drinks are actually cold.

  • Craig Tansley
Ghami has the feel of a living lost city.

Once forbidden to foreigners, this remote place is now accessible

A new road will bring trade, and tourists, to the remote village of Ghami – a place that currently has the feel of a lost city.

  • Nina Karnikowski

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