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Edward Youde Aviary in Hong Kong

Named after Sir Edward Youde, Hong Kong’s governor from 1982 to 1986, the Edward Youde Aviary first opened in 1992 and remains the...

Anchor Point Stones in Pune, India

In the premises of the Pune Head Post Office, there are several interesting historical objects kept on display for the public, silent reminders...

Six of the best stress-free UK breaks by train | Rail travel

Sometimes, you just want to be able to arrive in a place with the least amount of hassle and instantly switch off and relax....

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The Snake Wall in Gainesville, Florida

Located at the I-75 Southbound Alachua County Rest Area, the Snake Wall provides weary interstate travelers with a great opportunity to stretch their legs....

‘Immortalised by Monet’: the enduring seaside charm of Trouville, Normandy | Normandy holidays

I get the feeling that the world divides into two very different halves as my two-hour train from Paris pulls into the splendid half-timbered...

Royal College of Physicians Museum in London, England

Founded in 1518 by King Henry VIII, the Royal College of Physicians is one of the oldest medical institutions in the world, and...

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A pristine alternative to the Channel: long-distance swimming in Croatia | Swimming holidays

From the port of Stari Grad, one of the oldest towns in Europe, we slip into the water and begin swimming out of the...

Houseboats of Dal Lake – Atlas Obscura

Dal Lake, known as the “jewel in the crown of...

10 peaceful spots in and around Edinburgh to escape the festival crowds | Edinburgh holidays

Bruntsfield LinksTo the south of popular parkland the Meadows, Bruntsfield Links offers a quieter, calmer stretch of green, free of Big Top entertainment. Book...

The Rothko Chapel and Grmeč Monument to the Revolution Illustrate the Power of Brutalism

Diana Hubbell: Whether or not you saw the movie The Brutalist, you’ve...

‘Unlike anywhere else in Britain’: in search of wildlife on the Isles of Scilly | Isles of Scilly holidays

At Penzance South Pier, I stand in line for the Scillonian ferry with a few hundred others as the disembarking passengers come past. They look...

Campus Theatre – Atlas Obscura

The Campus Theatre is an operational single-screen Art Deco theater...

Crest of a new wave: Cleethorpes is all set for a seaside revival | United Kingdom holidays

Cleethorpes Pier, circled by the local gull squad, looks at its picture-postcard best. Ahead of the lunch crowd making for Papa’s Fish & Chips...

Tribute to Věra – Atlas Obscura

What are the limits of human physical flexibility and mobility?...

Thrill of the night train: from Vienna to Rome on the next-gen moonlight express | Rail travel

Toasted ham baguettes in hand, we cheered as the new-generation Nightjet drew into Vienna Hauptbahnhof. It was a little before 7pm, and as the...

Tsunami Walking Tour – Atlas Obscura

Geographic features make Crescent City, California, particularly vulnerable to tsunamis. Much...

‘No computers, just outdoor fun’: readers’ favourite family nature trips | Family holidays

Winning tip: meadow birdsong by the beach in PembrokeshireFor 28 years we have been going to West Hook Farm in Marloes, Pembrokeshire, to camp....

Prasat Nakhon Luang – Atlas Obscura

Built in 1631, the Prasat Nakhon Luang, or "royal city...