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An elegant fish mould on a white plate surrounded by yellow and purple edible flowers (Credit: Courtesy of Sungani Restaurant)

The 14-course dinner redefining Zambian cuisine

Fine dining in Zambia has long meant replicating European techniques. But chef Sungani Phiri’s new home restaurant is boldly elevating Zambia’s ingredients – and its culinary profile.

Antarctica

People camping in tents in Greenland, with the ocean and hills in the background (Credit: Alamy)

The ethics of visiting the ends of the Earth

As polar tourism surges, experts warn of its environmental impact. From transport choices to local food, here’s how to visit responsibly while protecting fragile ecosystems.

Asia

A young boy places food on a plate that a man is holding at a roadside stand in Sri Lanka

Why Sri Lankans hand out free food to strangers on the side of the road

Rooted in Buddhist teachings, Sri Lanka’s roadside dansal offer free food and drinks to strangers – and this year, the tradition feels especially relevant.

Australia & Pacific

Florida's reefs and wrecks offer a mix of marine life, history and easy-access underwater exploration (Credit: Monroe County Tourist Development Council)

Six of the world’s most stunning diving spots

From Fiji’s kaleidoscopic reefs to shark-packed passes in French Polynesia, these destinations offer some of the most unforgettable underwater experiences.

Caribbean & Bermuda

Two people dressed as Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot at the International Agatha Christie Festival (Credit: International Agatha Christie Festival)

Seven real places that inspired Agatha Christie’s most famous mysteries

From Devon and London to the Nile and Petra, Agatha Christie’s travels shaped some of the world’s most famous mysteries – and travellers can still follow her trail today.

Central America

Two spa workers pour liquid from bronze beakers onto a woman's back (Credit: Courtesy of Ananda in the Himalayas)

The end of the passive wellness retreat

The new generation of hotel spas is selling treatments that promise better sleep, lower stress and longer, healthier lives.

Europe

Aerial view of small harbour village in England with fishing boats moored between breakwaters (Credit: Getty Images)

Where to go in England this summer if you want to skip London

From remote islands and wild moors to slow canals and starry skies, these six destinations encapsulate all that’s best about England in summer.

Middle East

A crowded check-in line at an airport (Credit: Getty Images)

How the Iran war is affecting global travel

As the conflict quickly escalates, here’s what travellers in the Middle East and those considering a trip there need to know.

North America

A depiction of Estevanico, holding a halberd with his arms outstretched atop a scenic outlook (Credit: Granger)

How an enslaved, shipwrecked African became the US’s first great explorer

Nearly 500 years ago, a Moroccan man walked thousands of miles from Florida to the Pacific Coast, becoming the first known outsider to see the American West.

South America

People cycling in Patagonia with mountains behind them (Credit: Douwe den Held)

A 1,400km bike ride along the ‘End of the World’ in Patagonia

Wild, rugged and breathtakingly beautiful, Patagonia is one of the most stunning places on Earth – and the best way to appreciate this wild frontier is on a bike.

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