Scotland might be the country with the most famous lake monster in the world, but that doesn’t mean that it’s the only one. This summer, two lakes in Italy are ready to showcase their own collection of monsters. Virtual ones, that is. The town of Lago reflected in the lake of the same name.
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When searching for a travel buddy, you may want to find someone who is experienced, laid-back, or even the life of the party. But one trait wins out above the rest: curiosity. A man explores the forest of Caldeira Velha in the Azores. Image by Westend61/Getty Images That’s the finding in a new survey
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From bulletproof glass, Picasso paintings and private beaches, the most opulent hotel rooms around the world offer some pretty incredible amenities – but all those luxuries can set you back as much as US$80,000 (€68,290) a night. Royal Penthouse Suite, President Wilson Hotel, Geneva. Image by Elite Traveler Elite Traveler, a private jet
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Despite what Hollywood would like you to believe, it turns out that the real Jurassic Park is not in Costa Rica, as per Steven Spielberg canon, but in Portugal instead. Do you hear the Jurassic Park theme playing? Photo by Jose Manuel Ribeiro/AFP/Getty Images The dinosaurs of recently-opened Dinoparque are not real and alive and engineered from
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If you’ve visited the Taj Mahal in India recently and have been dismayed by its worrying colour discolouration, rest assured that you’re not alone. The Indian Supreme Court is so incensed by the situation, it has told the state government and administration in Uttar Pradesh to shut the famous landmark down if it isn’t prepared to take adequate
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The island of Tanna, one of the many that make up the state of Vanuatu, has just launched a new tour that will take visitors deep into its native culture. In this picture, the Isaka tribe perform a traditional “gratitude” dance at the foot of Mount Yasur, Tanna’s volcano. Photo by Pietro Pazzi/Getty
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Imagine floating gently through the clouds on a three-day travel expedition in an airbus that resembles a luxury, super yacht. It sounds a little far-fetched, right? Surprisingly enough, it could soon be a reality for passengers of the Airlander 10. Newly-released images of what the interior of the Airlander 10 could
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With countless numbers of US travellers planning trips abroad for the remainder of 2018, it’s always helpful to know just where you can get the biggest bang for your buck. With that in mind, a new study has been released that outlines the best global destinations where the dollar will stretch that
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The Colorado mountain town of Vail has been certified as a sustainable mountain resort destination, recognizing its efforts to preserve and protect the natural environment that draws in millions of visitors each year. Vail, Colorado is the first sustainable resort town. Image by darekm101/Getty Images The designation comes courtesy of Sustainable Travel International, a non-profit organization.
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New York is the world’s smartest city according to a new study. The IESE Cities in Motion Index studied the development of 165 cities in 80 different countries, and the Big Apple emerged at number one. The Big Apple gains the first spot for the second year in a row. Photo by
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