Researchers have pinpointed the sites, attractions and landmarks that are missed the most by extracting location data for 208,362 Instagram posts with the #TakeMeBack hashtag.
The world’s most breathtaking ports: The ultimate list of places with wonderful waterfronts, from America to Australia via Italy and Norway This series of scintillating snaps will take you on a maritime journey around the globe Some of the ports are framed by soaring skyscrapers, others by rolling snow-covered mountains Dubrovnik, Portloe in Cornwall, Marina … Read more
Some of Britain’s best-kept secrets, whether stately homes with hidden rooms or bars with concealed entrances, come with fascinating histories. Other gems have been rescued from decades of neglect and brought back to life by passionate volunteers. Nature plays its part too, with ancient woodlands, rivers and coastlines that are a wonderful world away from … Read more
The High Tatras mountain range in Slovakia has been named as the best place to visit in Europe in 2019 by a prestigious travel guide. The region has topped Lonely Planet’s Best in Europe 2019 list, with well-travelled judges praising its ‘mythical landscape of crooked peaks and plunging waterfalls’, as well as the opportunity to spot rare … Read more
Germany will review its coronavirus lockdown measures next week to see what impact they’ve had on infections after a recent rise in cases, Angela Merkel’s chief of staff has said. The German Chancellor is in talks today with regional leaders about loosening measures further – including reopening schools and allowing sports teams to train – … Read more
Consider the mysterious mapped – thanks to the Atlas of Improbable Places and the Atlas of the Unexpected. They chart all manner of curious and quirky sights, from the secret Soviet city that didn’t even appear on maps to the lava-filled Mexican town and the bridge in America that was shipped over piece by piece from London. … Read more
We may not be able to travel at the moment but nothing is stopping us from dreaming about the incredible places around the world we long to visit. This week five of our travel writers reveal the far-flung destinations they would love to venture to after the restrictions are lifted. The other-worldliness of Casa de … Read more
Celebrities from Alesha Dixon to the Beckhams have been proudly showing off their gardens on social media. It is perhaps no surprise that having a private garden has become such a highly prized possession during the coronavirus lockdown. It’s one of the few spaces where you can enjoy the outdoors and soak up some of … Read more