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Behind every beautiful beach and archeological site, evidence of human “digestion” isn’t far away.

The most infuriating things about our favourite holiday destinations

These writers reveal their personal pet peeves about some of the world’s best-loved travel hotspots.

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Bukchon Hanok village with Seoul city background

Seoul is a city perpetually in motion and this is why it’s well worth visiting

Old meets new in the South Korean capital where history, food and singing off-key collide in an invigorating mix.

  • Paul Ewart
A design render of the V&A East Museum, designed by O’Donnell + Tuomey.

London’s most exciting new museum has landed, with big plans

London’s beloved V&A is expanding with a new building that will also house the David Bowie Centre.

  • Julietta Jameson
The Moai of Easter Island – but how did they get there?

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
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
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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
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

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