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After 144 years, the ‘greatest modern building on Earth’ passes a new milestone
Here it is as if architectural modernism never happened, and we kept creating places with joy, natural patterns and a whiff of the sacred.
- by Nicholas Boys Smith
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Fourteen of the ultimate, magic travel moments only the lucky few get to see
The most magical moments in travel are often the least predictable. Here are the extraordinary experiences worth taking a gamble on.
- by Shaney Hudson
You may not have heard of this place, but you’ve probably tasted its produce
It’s home to one of the world’s largest man-made forests, but this Spanish region remains under the radar. Blame Italy’s superior marketing.
- by Shaney Hudson
Join the party: Eight of the best places to get a drink in New York
With the Knicks breaking records in the NBA Finals and the FIFA World Cup in town, New York is once again in the world’s spotlight. Another thing that deserves a trophy? Its outstanding bars.
- by Fiona Carruthers
Partner loves sport, but you don’t? Five great destinations you can both enjoy
As the world’s eyes turn to North America for the World Cup, here are five great sports-loving destinations you can still enjoy even if you’ve got no interest in it.
- by Craig Tansley
The notorious Australian site where cruelty was an art form
Visiting this Tasmanian World Heritage-listed site can be an eerie, unsettling experience.
- by Riley Wilson
Travel quiz: Which Australian city is home to the Big Prawn?
Are you an expert traveller? Put your knowledge to the test with our new-look travel quiz.
The best island in each of the world’s 10 greatest island destinations
Which islands do our experts rate the world’s best? Whether close by like Tasmania, or further afield like Sicily, here’s where to go next.
- by Ben Groundwater and Craig Tansley
Opinion
My happy place
I went to the mountains to learn how to ski. I found something much better
Skiing, though exciting, has never been what makes going to the snow special beyond words for me.
- by Tony Wright
Forget the hotel buffet, for breakfast you can’t go past this $3 dish
There’s normally no reason to be on Bangkok’s streets before 8am, but the best way to start your day in this city is a visit to this noodle shop.
- by Ben Groundwater
Australia’s most magnificent island left me overwhelmed – and horrified
Just before leaving one of the most incredible places I’ve ever visited, I saw something that appalled me.
- by Craig Platt