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Anantara Dhigu in the Maldives. “Everywhere you turn is perfect. Coconut trees shade views of the ocean. The coconuts themselves are delicious.”

Living in Instagram on holidays in the Maldives

Sense of fragility and air of unreality pervade life on the island nation in South Asia

The scale of the Po-i Kalan Islamic complex of 16th century buildings in Bukhara brought Shilpa Ganatra to tears.

Uzbekistan: the ridiculously good-looking country that’s becoming a hotspot for travellers

Central Asia returns as a popular destination due to centuries of globally-important history and culture

Bridge running through the treetops in Kings Park, Perth, Australia

Leaving dark and cold Ireland for the pure blue skies of Western Australia

Perth has great public facilities, plentiful sunshine and wide open spaces to enjoy

Mules carrying the luggage during a trekking tour through Morocco

Walking in the Atlas mountains: A short break that’s long on experience

It’s hard to think of anywhere as close to Ireland that is as culturally different as Morocco

Nature lovers will revel in the hiking trails in Shimla, India. Photograph: iStock

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Colourful buildings of Randyland art museum in Mexican War Streets district in Pittsburgh’s Northside. Pennsylvania, USA

Pittsburgh: A cool American city without the big-city price tag

Great architecture, cute neighbourhoods and good food for reasonable value

Qantas nonstop flight: Capt Helen Trenerry and First Officer Ryan Gill demonstrate the monitors they wore during the London-Sydney test trip

Record flight, record jet lag? Qantas touches down after 19hr 19min

A direct London-Sydney service is on the cards – if passengers and crew can bear it

Exploring fresh produce at a local farmers market in Vancouver

There is hope for a changing world in Vancouver’s inspiring food scene

There is an emphasis in the Canadian city on ‘clean’n’green’ fare produced ethically, sustainably and locally

Myanmar is one of six south-east Asian countries now producing wine.

Myanmar on the cusp of another revolution – but this time it’s about wine

Hans Leiendecker is on a mission to bring his decades of expertise to bear on Myanmar’s embryonic wine scene

Iain Henderson and CJ Stander arrive at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Returning to Japan after 30 years for the Rugby World Cup

Frank McNally recalls lavish 1988 trip as he prepares to report on this year’s tournament

A week among the stars (and the Irish) in Los Angeles

Make sure your trip to LA includes great food, cool bars and a Dodgers game

The medina, Fès el Bali, is said to be the largest car-free urban area in the world.

Fès: Marrakesh’s quieter, timeless little sister

The 1,200-year-old Moroccan city has that captivating sense of being at a crossroads: of cultures and of time

Shilpa Ganatra flying high above Victoria Falls in Zambia.

The mesmerising beauty of Zambia’s Victoria Falls

No picture in the world can adequately convey the magnitude of the waterfall

St Lucia is spectacular – sun-soaked, small but ruggedly mountainous and thickly covered in exotic, lush plant life, with clear, warm-water beaches. Photograph: Getty

Holidaying solo on the honeymooner’s island of St Lucia

I’m not by nature a terribly relaxed person, but the vibe is downright infectious

Hastings seafront. Photograph: Getty Images

Beside the seaside: British beach towns are back in vogue with hipsters

Following Brighton’s example, Margate and Hastings are revamping for a new generation

Fionn Davenport in Chennai.

Mumbai’s orchestrated chaos is the essence of its beauty

From the Taj Mahal to cricket and the world’s largest open-air laundry, it’s an intoxicating place to visit

Well-developed paths and infrastructure, paid for primarily by the permit fees collected along the route, have greatly improved the accessibility of this region

An alternative view of Everest on a base camp hike in Nepal

Most walkers opt for the direct route but it’s worth spending a few extra days on the Everest Three Passes trek

Catherine Mack enjoys the view after an arduous climb.

A glimpse of Berber life – trekking in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains

A short drive from Marrakech lies a heavenly retreat, stunning views and . . . tough climbs

Yale University, whose alumni include more than 20 Nobel Prize-winners, is located in the gritty city of New Haven, Connecticut. Photograph: iStock

High-brow Yale tours and low-brow fun in beautiful Connecticut

Even my American friends were baffled. ‘What’s there?’ they all asked. A lot, it turns out

In a world where you’re as likely to see a Starbucks in Shanghai as in Seattle, and life back home is held safely in a smartphone in your pocket no matter how far away you are, what does it mean?

Is it possible to feel real culture shock in our globalised world?

Long Road Home: To me, it is more than not understanding the language. It’s about what feels familiar

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