• Kyrgyzstan

The unlikely country that lives up to its Instagram reputation

Mentally prepared to be underwhelmed, we discover that this former Soviet country, where tourism is increasing, doesn’t disappoint.

• Amber Schultz

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Need a laugh? This year’s funniest wildlife photos named

A high-kicking gorilla, a seabird in a headlock and a heron hitching a ride on a hippo lead this year’s winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

• Katherine Scott

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Comedy Wildlife Winners 2025

A high-kicking gorilla, a seabird in a headlock and an unusually cheerful fish lead this year’s winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

• Katherine Scott

• Queensland

New ‘world-first’ Australian adventure park ready for thrill-seekers

Billed as the world’s first cliff park, Happitat will open next month on the edge of World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park.

• Julietta Jameson

• Tasmania

Off-grid masterpiece the ultimate base for a Tassie wilderness escape

There’s hiking, kayaking, eagles and a little luxury to be had on this long weekend on Tasmania’s Bay of Fires coast.

• Jim Darby

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Top destinations for 2026

From places hosting the world’s major events to underrated countries finally getting attention, here are the destinations that will define travel in 2026.

• For subscribers

The top 10 destinations for adventurous travellers in 2026

If your ideal trip involves epic views and pristine nature, try these grand escapes.

• Andrew Bain

• Tanzania

I took my teen son on a safari. Here’s the gory truth

The smells of the African bush can be just as powerful as the sights – wild, untampered with and fresh from nature’s butchery.

• Penny Watson

• New South Wales

One of the east coast’s wildest treks just got a lot easier

A new offering takes the hard part out of a long-dreamed-of adventure with friends.

• Nina Karnikowski

• Taiwan

An Asian cycling trip introduced me to the kindest people on Earth

In Taiwan people are not only absurdly kind but also way too casual about their kindness, like the guy who buys me a bottle of wine because it’s his birthday.

• Paul Marshall