Ten of the world's most spectacular giant Buddhas
Serene in stone, reclining in rock, blissful in bronze and ... enormous.
How the world's most dangerous city turned itself around
Medellin's shift from a violent war-zone into one of the world's most forward-thinking cities is nothing short of remarkable.
The most romantic castle on Earth has a dark past
For two centuries writers have raved about Chillon, but this Swiss castle has a richer, more violent history than its chocolate-box image suggests.
The architect behind Japan's controversial new stadium
One of Japan's most lauded architects is just as happy designing a new Starbucks as he is creating a new Olympic stadium.
The 10 cities with the world's coolest taxis
From Mercedes in Munich to Cadillacs in Cuba, here are the places where a taxi ride is a travel experience in itself.
Ancient Olympia, where the Olympic Games began
Young or old, sports nut or not, it's hard to resist the urge to run on the "track" of this, the original Olympic stadium.
The world's top 10 places that are better at night
Some attractions come into their own at night.
Six of the most impressive Incan sites
On a drizzly morning in 1911, American scholar and explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled upon one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.
The hula: How an ancient ritual became a sexually charged dance
Be a part of a festival that is the superbowl of hula.
The hidden history of the royal family's 'Phil the Greek'
If not for a small metal plaque almost concealed by foliage beside the entrance of Mon Repos, visitors would likely remain oblivious to the fact that this so-called palace was the birthplace of the spouse of Britain longest-reigning monarch.
Ten of the best Beatles locations in Liverpool
Liverpool's four favourite sons will never be forgotten.
The ancient site where the world was supposed to end
Amid 1780 hectares of ravenous jungle lies the magical Maya city of Palenque.
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