Petrozavodsk: Gateway to Karelia and Lake Onega
Petrozavodsk, the capital of the Republic of Karelia, is one of the most appealing cities in north-west Russia — a relaxed university…
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Dangerous Wildlife on Hainan: Sharks, Jellyfish, Snakes and Scorpions
Hainan, China's tropical island in the far south, is a hugely popular beach destination — and, like any tropical place, it prompts…
The Minsk Botanical Garden: A Green Oasis in the Belarusian Capital
The Central Botanical Garden of Minsk is one of the great green lungs of the Belarusian capital — a vast park of…
Sydney Opera House: History, Architecture and How to Visit
Some buildings are famous; a much smaller number have become shorthand for an entire country. The Sydney Opera House belongs to that…
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Thailand is the most popular destination in South-East Asia for good reason: in one country you get glittering temples, chaotic street food,…
How to Beat the Language Barrier When You Travel
A language barrier can be one of the most daunting parts of travelling somewhere new — it makes communication harder, complicates everything…
Holidays in Hainan: Sanya and China’s Tropical Island
Hainan is China's tropical island — a lush, palm-fringed province in the far south, often called "China's Hawaii," where the mainland's cities…
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New York is defined by its icons — the skyline, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty. But some of its best experiences…
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Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is often overshadowed by its flashier neighbour Dubai — but that is exactly…
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Tunisia is one of the Mediterranean's great shopping destinations, and its markets are half the fun of a visit. In the labyrinthine…
10 Little-Known Facts About the Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza — a lion's body with a human head, gazing east across the desert beside the pyramids —…
The Lena Pillars: Yakutia’s Riverside Rock Giants
The Lena Pillars are one of the great natural wonders of Siberia — a wall of towering rock spires rising straight from…