Ten of the world's most magical forests

Brian Johnston

Forests appear in folklore and legend as mysterious places of refuge and adventure, and a walk through a forest still provides a special enchantment.

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Get the royal treatment at this unique tiny hotel

Kylie McLaughlin

Housed in a 16th century convent school for girls, thids hotel overlooks a former palace and its inner courtyard with granite columns, statues and fountains.

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Adelaide Restaurant and Bar, Hotel Vilon.

The country that doesn't want you to visit

Ben Groundwater

Here is a country, essentially, that is upfront about the fact that it doesn't really want tourists. Or at least, not many tourists.

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Eight of the world's 14 tallest mountains are all in the same country. Which one?

Travel quiz: Which country is home to eight of the world's 14 tallest mountains?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with our travel quiz.

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Europe's stunning new train features a world-first trick no others can do

The GoldenPass Express is the culmination of more than 100 years of planning and frustration.

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How to travel in Japan on the cheap

Japan is notoriously expensive, but thanks to a weak yen, the price of travelling there has dropped by about a third.

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Is it a jerk move to board before your row is called?

You're waiting for your flight. But even before the "ding" signalling the boarding announcement has sounded, people are forming a queue.

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Siobhan Downes

Many airports offers services to get you through the arrivals or departure processes quicker and easier.

How to get VIP treatment at the airport - without flying business class

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Thanks to Celebrity Cruises, you have the chance to Journey WonderFULL in Europe on a luxury cruise for two people in ...

Win a luxury cruise to Europe!

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Hikers along Lake Louvie with the Louvie hut at 2207 m in Canton Valais. View across the Bagnes valley towards the ...

Switzerland

First glance of Alpine country will take your breath away, for Switzerland is the most achingly beautiful country on this planet.

Lawrenny Estate, a whisky producer set on a stunning 1800s estate, where the grain is grown and whisky produced on-site.

Why Australia's wine regions now offer much more than wine

Wine regions across the country are booming, and now offer a wealth of other attractions - including great food - other than wine.

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The world's top wine regions you've probably never heard of

Lesser known wine areas of the world may not have the star power of the Burgundies or the Barolos but still offer beauty, history, great food and wonderful scenery, and of course delicious wine – all without the rock-star prices.