Germany
Abandoned pits flooded, shores sprouting pine forests, beaches born from imported sand, vineyards planted on open-cast lignite mines... Europe’s largest artificial lake district is welcoming Mother Nature as she nurtures life back to a scarred…
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Special Feature
Following the ancient Mayans across Guatemala — from ruin-strewn rainforests to volatile volcanoes — reveals as much about modern society as it does a lost civilisation
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France
With its winsome villages, rolling vineyards and sandy shores, France’s bike-friendly Île de Ré is a beach destination with character
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Spain
After a decade in the doldrums, Madrid is finally bouncing back from the crash — and its changing economic fortunes are reshaping the city’s neighbourhoods
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Canada
A growing Chinese influence, soon-to-be legal cannabis industry and nascent arts scene are helping transform one of the world’s ‘most liveable’ cities
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Netherlands
So red lights are out and speciality coffee is in? Well, not quite, but Amsterdam is certainly cleaning up its image, and with it have come quirky new attractions. But don’t worry, it’s lost none…
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Malaysia
Beyond the sandy shores of Tioman island, off the coast of Pahang, lies an enchanting underwater world rarely troubled by visitors
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Spain
Bullfighting, long lunches and late nights — Madrid may be just how Hemingway left it, but change is also in the air
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United Kingdom
From The Shard down to the cusp of Surrey, the south side of the city has plenty of pleasant surprises up its sleeve
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Spain
A growing appetite for independence means these are interesting times for Catalonia. A journey through this proud corner of Spain, from snowy peaks to sandy shores, reveals a defiant, charismatic spirit
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