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AdvertisementDestinationsAfricaAntarcticaAsiaAustralia and loteria federal 19 09 2018PacificCaribbean & BermudaCentral AmericaEuropeMiddle EastNorth AmericaSouth AmericaMore Four countries betting big on sports tourismFrom Spain to South Africa, nations are investing big in sports infrastructure to attract the growing wave of travelling fans.A world isolated from life by 1,400kmA rugged land of glaciers, mountains and fjords, South Georgia is one of the remotest places on Earth.The secret keepers of Japan's cherry blossomsFor 16 generations, master gardeners in this one family have dedicated their lives to preserving one of the nation's most cherished – and highly sought-out – symbols.Australia'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.Cuba's remote 'Treasure Island'From pirate haven to ecological hotspot, Cuba's "Treasure Island" is a far-flung gem home to some of the Caribbean's rarest animals.An eerie portal to the Maya underworldIn Belize's ATM Cave, details of ancient Maya religious sacrifices come into focus as new research creates a picture of how rituals were used to re-enact the Maya creation story.Europe's most exciting getaways for 2025 travelFrom romantic retreats in the Mediterranean to fresh-air-filled Alpine hikes, these are the most exciting areas of Europe to visit this year.Saudi's lineage of interior stylistsIn the remote, mountainous region of 'Asir, women's ingenuity can be seen in a 200-year-old artform that's passed from mother to daughter.The best of Boston's Seaport DistrictThe director of Boston's renowned Institute of Contemporary Art shares her picks for the best ways to explore Boston's fastest-growing neighbourhood.Argentina's answer to YellowstoneOnce a degraded backwater, Argentina's Iberá Wetlands is home to a stunning collection of wildlife – and one of the continent's most ambitious eco-initiatives.The slowest train journey in IndiaNobody uses the Nilgiri Mountain Railway to get from A to B, but for the sheer joy of riding in a train that passes through 16 tunnels, 250 bridges and 208 serpentine curves.The 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.Natalia Vallejo's Caldo de gallinaThe James Beard award-winning chef's ancestral soup combines a richly simmered broth with herbs, avocado and traditional mofongo balls: garlicky twice-fried mashed green plantains.Gallo pinto: Costa Rica rice and beansDeeply rooted in Costa Rican and Nicaraguan culture, this staple of rice and beans with a side of eggs gets a spicy kick from Salsa Lizano (a sauce similar to Worcestershire).London's newest hip area isn't where you thinkA few miles from East London's perennially hip neighbourhoods, an explosion of art and culture is transforming a once-neglected stretch into one of the city's hottest destinations.Iraq's answer to the pyramidsEgypt may have the Pyramids of Giza, but Iraq has the Ziggurat of Ur – an incredibly well-preserved engineering achievement that towers over the ruins of an important ancient city.
