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At the giraffe sanctuary in Nairobi. Photograph: Fionn McCann

Travelling through Kenya: Kissing giraffes and panoramic views

A new railway line from Nairobi to Mombasa covers 430km avoiding a notoriously dangerous highway

An urban farm in Havana

Eco-tourism, traditional farming life and the greening of red Cuba

Aspects of nature and traditional farming life lost elsewhere are still going strong

The Maldives offers a wide range of water sports, including windsurfing and kitesurfing.

A tropical retreat where kids are welcome

The Maldives, traditionally a couples retreat, is a captivating place to bring the kids

Seattle has a sort of mellow ambience that has a feel of Cork or Dublin, though on a much vaster scale.

Non-sleepless in Seattle: A mellow, cultured, foodie destination

There’s much more to the city than its cliched image as home to Starbucks and Microsoft

George Town, the capital of Grand Cayman. Photograph: iStock

The Cayman islands: A relaxing haven for you (not just your money)

Chasing sharks, cuddling stingray, riding bareback in the warm sea, the Caribbean islands offer an exhilarating escape

Venture North camp in Northern Territory, Australia

Experience Australia’s Aboriginal past in Northern Territory

Eating ants and avoiding crocodiles as wildlife outnumbers people in Arnhem Land

‘Japan is the most alien place I’ve ever been’

Visiting Japan is like being deposited on an alien planet, but once you get over the culture shock, it feels friendly, calm and safe – and there’s an OMG moment around every corner

Local paddling in wooden canoe, Volta River, Ghana. Photograph: Getty images

Ghana: Africa’s rising star and a forgotten tourist gem

Beautiful beaches and growing middle class make country an attractive destination

McDowell Mountain Preserve, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Arizona: a small piece of unforgettable heaven

Cowboys and cacti, deserts and creeks, horses and hiking – your holiday is sorted

A street food vendor in George Town, Penang. Photograph: iStock

A melting pot of flavours in foodie heaven in Malaysia

Penang Island is regarded as country’s food capital, and with street food, food courts, markets, seafood shacks and smart restaurants all serving amazing food – it’s got it all

Hong Kong at night.

Hong Kong: making the most of a 36-hour stopover

With direct flights from Dublin, Hong Kong is nearer than you think

The various Florida Keys are connected by long bridges – one is seven miles long – with the views on either side changing from swamplands, to beautiful coastlines and pearly blue water. Photograph: Getty Images

South Florida road trip: A mix of adventure and relaxation

Arrive with a solid plan and open mind and leave with only warm memories

Sunset with broken bridge at Bahia Honda State Park in the Florida Keys, near Key West.

The Republic of Conch

Conchs win the day against Irma – recovery in the Florida Keys is stunning

Miami Beach

Miami spice: glitz and glamour in south Florida’s melting pot

Whether walking around the art deco districts, taking a graffiti bike tour, or just people-watching in South Beach, you’ll feel like you’re in a Will Smith song

Capture the elegance and calm of the traditional tea ceremony at the Lock Cha tea house.

In hot water: high tea Hong Kong-style

Somewhere between a dim sum breakfast and roast goose dinner, experience the tea culture

One the things you discover on your travels is that the food of a country tastes so much better in its place of origin. Photograph: iStock

Travels with a knife and fork. And chopsticks

From feta salad in Greece to dumplings in Beijing, my memories of countries I’ve visited are inextricably linked with their food

Street soccer in Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica. Photograph: Phil Clarke Hill/Getty Images

Flawed paradise: Catching the buzz of the real Jamaica

Beyond the reputation of poverty, murder and drug-dealing, Jamaica has a rich culture and vibrant people. It is like nowhere else on earth

Central Park: keen birders can find as many as 100 species here on a single autumn day. Photograph: iStock

A walk on the real wild side of New York

NYC has a vast range of green space, from ancient forests to railroad gardens

Sharon Quigley in Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile: “I had seen for myself the power and unpredictability of the Patagonia weather. I could go from applying suncream to eating snowflakes in the space of five minutes.”

Going solo: A walk like no other in Patagonia

A solo seven-day hike in Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile, was a challenging, bruising, smelly, but ultimately memorable experience

The Marriott Momi Bay Resort and Spa in Fiji. Photograph: The New York Times

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