Destinations
The Azores: the Atlantic's green secret
Far out in the ocean, Portugal's volcanic islands offer craters, hot springs and whales with few crowds.
Guides
Where to go now: winter escapes and the season ahead
As the days shorten in the north, we look at where to find sun, snow and quiet in the months to come.
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Culture
Following the World Cup across North America
The expanded tournament turned a summer of travel into a continent-spanning football pilgrimage.
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Culture
Kyoto tightens the rules as crowds return
Japan's old capital introduced new measures to manage overtourism in its most beloved and overwhelmed districts.
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Destinations
The Dolomites in the Olympic spotlight
As Cortina co-hosts the Winter Games, the spectacular Italian mountains draw the world's gaze.
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Guides
The year of 'slow' travel and 'coolcations'
Travellers are increasingly seeking cooler destinations, longer stays and deeper experiences over frantic sightseeing.
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Destinations
Albania: the Mediterranean's last secret
With turquoise beaches, dramatic mountains and prices long gone from its neighbours, Albania is having its moment.
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Food
Peru's culinary rise: from ceviche to the Amazon
Once overlooked, Peruvian cuisine has become one of the world's most celebrated, built on extraordinary ingredients.
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Culture
Spain's anti-tourism protests spread
From Barcelona to the Canary Islands, residents took to the streets against mass tourism and its pressure on housing.
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Destinations
Seoul: tradition and neon in Korea's electric capital
Palaces and ancient gates sit beside soaring towers and buzzing night markets in one of Asia's most dynamic cities.
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Guides
How to beat jet lag
A few simple strategies can ease the disorientation of crossing time zones and help you enjoy your trip sooner.
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Culture
Mount Fuji fights back against overtourism
Japan introduced fees and limits on its sacred peak as it grappled with a record flood of visitors.
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Guides
The rise of the solo traveller
More people than ever are setting off alone, discovering the freedom, challenge and unexpected connection of solo travel.
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Destinations
The Scottish Highlands: lochs, glens and big skies
In Scotland's rugged north, dramatic landscapes, ancient castles and deep quiet await the traveller.
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