Chilling out
Dutch photographer Jan Vermeer captures some of the world’s harshest and most beautiful landscapes in his new book Breaking Ice. Take a look at a preview of his latest work
More...Dutch photographer Jan Vermeer captures some of the world’s harshest and most beautiful landscapes in his new book Breaking Ice. Take a look at a preview of his latest work
More...Daniel Allen takes us on a journey through the Western Sichuan region of China, from the cities of Chengdu and Kangding, into the wild and wonderful countryside that surrounds them
More...Cities have always been magnets for people, but now it seems that wildlife is starting to make its way into them. Annemarie Hoeve investigates
More...For more than 20 years, CNN’s Christiane Amanpour has reported from some of the world’s most troubled spots. She talks about her adventures and her plans for the future
More...This idyllic island in the southern Caribbean offers underwater attractions against a backdrop of mango groves and palm-lined silver sands. It has played a pioneering role in the preservation of the marine environment, and is famed for its excellent scuba diving, snorkelling, and windsurfing.
More...As befits this year’s European Capital of Culture, Istanbul mixes its rich and varied history with an energy that’s exciting and intensely alive. Ottoman palaces and monumental mosques sit comfortably next to designer shops, chic restaurants and swanky bars.
More...A John Burnett adventure
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More...A trip to Moscow is a visit to a dynamic capital. Shop for designer labels in Kuznetsky Most, discover hip new clubs in Kitai Gorod, and eat at plush restaurants along Tverskaya. And don’t be shy of venturing further afield on the city’s superb metro system.
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More...Although steeped in history and tradition, Oman’s mellow capital city reflects both past and present. The twisting alleyways of the old town, and the souks of Muttrah, contrast with the buzzing, fast-developing areas of Ruwi and Qurm.
More...East Africa’s most vital metropolis, Nairobi is also Kenya’s holiday capital and the home of safari. Full of boundless energy, the city is a place of great contrasts, where race and tribe combine in a unique ‘Nairobi character’.
More...Affectionately known as Jozi, the largest city in sub-Saharan Africa is a place of super-mall shopping, great restaurants and a buzzing nightlife. You can travel back in time at the Origins Centre, or get up close to the wildlife at nearby game reserves (and at the city’s great zoo).
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