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Even if you know nothing about US natural wonders, you know this one

Even if you know nothing about US natural wonders, you know this one

Towering granite cliffs, impressive waterfalls, giant sequoia trees – here are seven must-see highlights of one of the world’s most famous national parks.

  • by Ben Groundwater

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Forgotten France: 10 stunning regions most visitors overlook

Forgotten France: 10 stunning regions most visitors overlook

You don’t have to battle tourist hordes in the world’s most-visited country. Here are 10 of its relatively less-visited but underrated regions.

  • by Brian Johnston
The luxury farm-stay tents so nice, they won gold

The luxury farm-stay tents so nice, they won gold

From a pool to electric blankets to the latest tech: solitary confinement has never looked so good.

  • by Julie Miller
Four biennials to see this northern European summer

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.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Travel quiz: Which volcano overlooks Tokyo?

Travel quiz: Which volcano overlooks Tokyo?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.

A restaurant critic’s 20 insider tips from a lifetime of travelling

A restaurant critic’s 20 insider tips from a lifetime of travelling

From nabbing that impossible-to-get booking to doing squats and getting lost (on purpose), restaurant critic Terry Durack has some advice to pass on.

  • by Terry Durack
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This French garden inspired some of the world’s most famous paintings

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.

  • by Chrissie McClatchie
The best places to stay in New York

The best places to stay in New York

Location matters more than thread count, so make time to research the neighbourhood that best suits your NYC vibe.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
In small towns, places can close up for winter. I learnt the hard way

In small towns, places can close up for winter. I learnt the hard way

A post-revolution visit to the quirky NZ Republic of Whangamomona goes off the rails.

  • by Lee Mylne
Seven things you must see at the world’s largest archaeological 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.

  • by Andrew Bain
A stare-off with a wild elephant taught me a valuable lesson

A stare-off with a wild elephant taught me a valuable lesson

At this point I think, he’ll move away now, once he realises we’re blocking his path. He doesn’t. He keeps on coming.

  • by Lee Tulloch

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