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Giving money to child beggars in the developing world perpetuates a cruel system.

A wretched-looking child begged me for money. Here’s why I refused

Giving her money will not make one bit of difference to what she eats, where she sleeps or what she wears.

  • Michael Gebicki
Get a view of Tokyo’s answer to the Eiffel Tower.

Your questions: How should I spend a six-hour layover in Tokyo?

“I’m visiting France for three weeks and visiting Paris, Marseille and Lyon. Any suggestions for the rest of the time?”

The Eiffel Tower.

Eleven of the world’s lamest attractions (and why I still love them)

You can embrace the terrible nature of some of the world’s worst tourist traps and just enjoy them for what they are.

  • Ben Groundwater
A grill master at work.

Vegetarians, look away: This is the best barbecue meal in the world

In South America you can gorge on magnificent barbecue meals – and accompanying Malbec – at half the price you would pay in Australia.

  • Brian Johnston
An Indian street seller serves up chai.

The false claims people make about travelling in India

“Beggars are everywhere”. I see more beggars on a stroll through Sydney’s CBD than I do travelling in India.

  • Michael Gebicki
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Lemaire Channel looks narrow but ships can traverse it.

Twenty highlights of Antarctica, the ultimate bucket-list destination

In this icy continent at the bottom of the globe life-defining experiences occur several times each day.

  • David McGonigal
Ancient ruins of Carthage.

The 25 bucket-list highlights of Africa

Traditionally unloved, Africa is on the brink of a new age of tourism.

  • Catherine Marshall
Tikal Temple I in Tikal, Guatemala. Visit while it’s still relatively undiscovered.

The new highlights of North and Central America

From the bright lights of Broadway to the northern lights, the Americas add up to epic destinations.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Dunedin’s Tunnel Beach, New Zealand.

The new bucket list for the Pacific and Australasia

The nations of Oceania are a captivating blend of pristine nature, cultural heritage and vibrant cities that even the most hardworking traveller will never exhaust.

  • Julietta Jameson
Spain offers the most opportunity to get off tramped trails … Albarracin in east-central Spain.

The 25 new must-do highlights of Europe

The second-smallest continent is not just about castles, cathedrals and baroque palaces. It’s time to discover the hidden Europe.

  • Brian Johnston

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