DestinationsAfricaAntarcticaAsiaAustralia and PacificCaribbean & BermudaCentral AmericaEuropeMiddle EastNorth AmericaSouth AmericaThe 333 islands opening to the worldAs of 1 December, Fiji instituted a quarantine-free travel policy to welcome vaccinated travellers from countries across the globe.TravelThe nation that's banishing lightThe Pacific nation's audacious bid to become the world's first dark sky nation might provide a blueprint for the rest of the world.TravelThe 333 islands opening to the worldAs of 1 December, Fiji instituted a quarantine-free travel policy to welcome vaccinated travellers from countries across the globe.TravelThe nation that's banishing lightThe Pacific nation's audacious bid to become the world's first dark sky nation might provide a blueprint for the rest of the world.TravelThe oldest place on Earth?Dating to around 3.6 billion years ago, the Pilbara region of Western Australia is home to the fossilised evidence of the Earth's oldest lifeforms.TravelThe Australian myth being disprovedAlthough many people believe that this ancient culture and people were lost, recent years have seen a seismic shift in recognition for indigenous Tasmanians.TravelAustralia's X-rated underwater showEach year, the small South Australian town of Whyalla becomes home to one of the most spectacular underwater events: the spawning of the giant Australian cuttlefish.The oldest place on Earth?Dating to around 3.6 billion years ago, the Pilbara region of Western Australia is home to the fossilised evidence of the Earth's oldest lifeforms.TravelThe Australian myth being disprovedAlthough many people believe that this ancient culture and people were lost, recent years have seen a seismic shift in recognition for indigenous Tasmanians.TravelMore Australia & PacificWhy you need a passport to visit this US national parkWith the astronomical growth in US national park visitation in the last few years, the National Park of American Samoa is a literal breath of fresh air.TravelA former F1 engineer's weekend guide to MelbourneKate Reid has become known for making the best croissants outside of Paris. She shares her tips for spending a weekend in her hometown during the F1 Grand Prix or beyond.TravelFive countries with the best work-life balanceFor anyone considering an international move, it's important to understand a country's attitudes towards work – and whether it prioritises work-life balance.TravelExplore Sydney's most outstanding natural delightsFrom the iconic Bondi to Coogee walk to coastal camping on the Royal Coast Track, these hikes will take you to secluded beaches, rainforest oases and bushland swimming holes.TravelSee Year of the Dragon kick-offs around the worldLunar New Year revelry kicked off this week, with celebrations far beyond China.TravelSustainable travel destinations for 2024With huge numbers of travellers now seeking to travel more lightly and mindfully, these destinations are making sustainable travel easier this year.TravelMore travelCivilisation collapse: Lessons from the pastPre-modern states and civilisations became more prone to collapse as time passed – a pattern that holds lessons for today's ageing global powers.FutureThe Shōgun-era story of Japan's samurai cityThe breakout series Shōgun has renewed interest in the clashing swords and political maneuvering of Japan's feudal era – and the city of Kanazawa is an excellent place to learn more.TravelBritain's mysterious WW2 'island of death'In the 1960s, the BBC set out to investigate local reports of secret, shocking World War Two experiments on a remote island off the coast of Scotland.CultureInside the home of a modern-day Leonardo da VinciRecently opened to the public, this artists' residence surprises whomever ventures in, making them wonder how such a splendid place exists in an otherwise sleepy Venetian square.TravelOne of the most spectacular drives in CubaFew travellers venture to Cuba's south-eastern corner, but a little-known road offers a fascinating – and stunning – glimpse of the nation's revolutionary past.TravelTitanic survivor on the moment ship sankMore than a century since the Titanic sank, this first-person testimony of survivor Frank Prentice remains a powerful and harrowing account of the sheer terror felt by those on board.CultureThis is how you make the world's oldest beerAn ancient recipe for Mesopotamian beer has survived the millennia to find new life as a modern drink.FutureWhere to find Italy's 'dolce vita' in real lifeDespite being a noir thriller, Netflix's Ripley brings new life to Italy's romanticised notion of la dolce vita. Here's how to experience it in the Amalfi Coast's sleepy villages.TravelWill Stonehenge lose its Unesco heritage status?Plans to build a road tunnel under Stonehenge have once again come to the fore, paving the way for one of the UK's most controversial construction projects in living memoryTravel