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Nyiragongo's Lava Lake: A Fiery Wonder in the CongoDeep in the heart of central Africa, Mount Nyiragongo holds one of the planet's most mesmerising natural phenomena: a churning, glowing lava lake that has…
The giant Buddha of Leshan carved into a cliffStanding 71 metres tall above the Min River in Sichuan, the Leshan Giant Buddha holds the quiet record of being the largest stone-carved Buddha on the planet.…
Why Oaxaca turns grief into a three-day street partyEach year at the end of October, the cobbled lanes of Oaxaca fill with copal smoke, toasted chocolate, and bright orange marigolds. Families gather in kitchens…
The colourful hills of Seven Coloured Earth in MauritiusIn the green highlands of southwest Mauritius, a patch of softly undulating ground changes from ochre and russet to violet, blue, yellow and earthy brown.…
The Monastery Perched on a Rock in Meteora and Its Surreal SettingUp the moment travellers round the bend at Trikala and see the first sandstone pillars looming above the plain, the question is rarely about the monasteries…
Chasing the Poker Jackpot From Familiar Screens to Faraway PlacesTravel often begins with curiosity. A strange geological formation, a sculpture hidden beside a road, or a festival that briefly transforms a town can be…
Playing craps online with a debit card in AustraliaTravel often inspires people to explore unfamiliar experiences, from remote natural wonders to traditional games and festivals. The same curiosity can extend…
The walkway through the treetops in the AmazonHigh above the forest floor, a narrow suspension bridge offers a different way to experience the Amazon. Instead of travelling only by boat along a muddy…
Mystery of the Racetrack Playa's sailing stonesThe Racetrack Playa sits in a remote corner of Death Valley National Park in California, a dry lake bed tucked between the Cottonwood and Panamint mountain…
The Sunken City of Baia, ItalyAlong the coast west of Naples, an ancient Roman resort lies beneath the Mediterranean. Baia was once famous for thermal springs, lavish villas and waterfront…