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Man creates epic map of airports, runways
THIS is a map with a difference, pinpointing the locations of the world's 45,132 runways, as well as airports and helicopter pads.
Tigers trap men up tree for days
FIVE men have spent three days up a tree to escape tigers that had killed and eaten one of their mates.
Turkish tales of antiquity
TAKE a peek into the past on a visit to one of Turkey's most important and well-preserved archaeological sites, writes Sarah Nicholson
On the road less travelled in Scotland
IF YOU explore beyond the stereotypes, there's a wealth of natural and man-made attractions to enjoy in this part of the world, writes Peter Rolfe.
15 unspoiled travel destinations
SOME are remote, others are just strangely overlooked, but these towns and regions, islands and mountains are all worth discovering.
Fury as workers destroy ancient pyramid
DEVELOPERS used heavy machinery to tear down a six-metre tall, 4000 year-old pyramid at the oldest archaeological site in Peru, with angry witnesses forced to intervene.
The country where it rains beer
A TOUR company is offering visitors free beer for every day it rains in this country for more than 10 minutes. You'll never guess where...
Mega-building: Inside massive 'ocean city'
IT'S the size of 20 Sydney Opera Houses and holds shops, hotels, a water park, and even a 'fake sun'. Welcome to the world's biggest building.
Where to go in Summer
From majestic views at the top of Table Mountain to a life-changing encounter with safari wildlife - South Africa has enough to satisfy the adventurer in us all.
It’s the end of the monsoon cycle, making temperatures ideal for visiting temple ruins near Siem Reap and Sihanoukville beaches
15 unspoiled travel destinations
SOME are remote, others are just strangely overlooked, but these towns and regions, islands and mountains are all worth discovering.
Above and below Paris, the City of Love
FROM the heights of the Eiffel Tower to the depths of the catacombs, get to the heart of Paris with a tour of five of its star sights.
Hungary's hidden gems uncovered
HUNGARY'S diverse cultures, cuisine, architecture and landscapes have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe
The coolest hotel rooms in the world
YOUR own helipad. A DJ booth. Shakira's nightgown. These are features of some of the world's coolest hotel rooms. But you'll have to pay up. Big time.
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GDT Nature photographer of the year
Take a walk on the wild side with these stunning shots from the German Nature photographer of the year competition.
Neon Luminance
Glow-sticks dropped over waterfalls to spectacular effect. The unopened sticks were collected at the end of each exposure.
Harry's royal tour of the US
Prince Harry captures more than a few hearts as he takes an official tour of the USA.
Dramatic drag queen transformations
You've never seen makeovers like this. American photographer takes us beneath the layers of New York's most glamorous drag queens.
Surviving Death Valley's heat
BY 9am the two bags of ice I loaded in the cooler are gone and the floor of my rental car looks like a storage bin at a recycling plant. I'm braving Death Valley's heatwave, and I've made some mistakes already ...
Cambodian jungle graveyard 'mystifies'
OVER a hundred 'burial jars' and a dozen coffins arranged on a ledge in remote Cambodian jungle have for centuries held the bones - and secrets - of a mysterious people.
Nathan Sharpe's fishing fantasy
CHANEL Parratt talks to a rugby great about life after retiring from his sport.
Elk snags, salmon and soup in the Canadian wild
IT'S a foodie's paradise in this stretch of Canadian wilderness where the well-heeled once 'roughed' it. Kari Gislason Samples the good life.
Alberta takes pole position in Canada's wilderness
If you're a snow-lover you won't want for anything on the mountains of this stunning western Canadian province, writes Fran Metcalf
Travel with style through the Canadian Rockies
The trip from Banff to Vancouver comes with a touch of luxury and plenty of history, writes Chanel Parratt
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