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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

Romantic dining in Mauritius.

Feasting our way through history on a foodie tour of Mauritius

From street snacks to high-end hotel cuisine, there’s much to try, and much to love

Bourbon Street is a hive of activity every night of the week, with live bands in every bar and children on the neon-lit streets bucket-drumming. Photograph: iStock

Balancing headiness and healthiness on holiday in New Orleans

Famed cuisine, music and nightlife fizzes to the rhythm of a city that really never sleeps

On two wheels in Hanoi: “There are five million motorbikes in the Vietnamese capital 2030.” Photograph: Getty Images

Where two-wheels rule the roads

The long road home: In southeast Asia entire families ride atop scooters or motorbikes with ease, but not me

Sunset, Jemma El Fna, Marrakesh, Morocco

Marrakesh: An unfaltering sense of place and people

Moroccan city’s deeply layered culture is rooted in craft, tradition and humanity

The old town.

Philadelphia: The US hotspot for sports, food and history

Philadelphia is the sixth-largest city in the US but is often overshadowed by its big brothers, New York and Washington DC

Amicalola Falls is Georgia’s tallest waterfall. Photograph: Getty Images/iStock

Exploring Georgia’s incredible scenery and dark history

State in US deep south can seem like another world with its gorges and waterfalls

Teatree Bay, Noosa national park

Queensland coast: Where the everyday and the strange come together

Experience the beauty and ugliness of nature, a rich indigenous culture and adventure

A night bazaar in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad: the world’s most dynamic city?

The capital of the recently formed state of Telangana is one of many contrasts

Norwegian Jewel: the cruise line says video footage doesn’t corroborate Mary and Bobby Jackson’s claims

Sex surprise at sea: when a dream cruise turns into a nightmare

A Co Antrim couple say they opened their cabin door to find a crew member having sex

The spoils of a cooking class in Tehran

Iran adventure: A taste of traditional Persia

Donning the hijab to explore an ancient and enduring food culture in Iran

The ice-skating rink at Patinoire de la Place D’Youville in Québec City.

Have an ice time on holiday in Québec

Don’t be put off by the minus temperatures, the city has many pluses, not least the craic at the Carnaval de Québec – just don’t forget the thermals

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