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Landmarks, natural wonders and ancient sites, one country at a time.
South America
Samba, rainforest and beaches without end.
Africa
Five thousand years of history along the Nile.
Europe
Grand cities, quiet villages and food worth planning a trip around.
Europe
Where ancient history meets blue water and whitewashed islands.
Europe
Ancient ruins, Renaissance art and a table that is always set.
Asia
Neon cities, quiet shrines and trains that run to the second.
Africa
Winding medinas, mountain villages and Saharan dunes.
Africa
Africa's most populous nation, full of rhythm, rock and culture.
Africa
Safari, wine country and a city beneath a mountain.
Asia
Golden temples, island beaches and some of the world's best street food.
Middle East
Record-breaking skylines at the edge of a golden desert.
North America
Iconic cities and some of the planet's greatest national parks.
HistoryAthens, Greece
This rocky hill above Athens holds the Parthenon, built in the fifth century BC. Visit early in the morning to avoid the heat and the queues.
LandmarkDubai, United Arab Emirates
The tallest building in the world, rising 828 metres over downtown Dubai. Its observation decks are busiest at sunset, so book ahead.
LandmarkRio de Janeiro, Brazil
This great statue stands with open arms on Corcovado mountain above Rio. A cog train climbs through the forest to the top, so aim for a clear morning.
HistoryRome, Italy
The largest amphitheatre of the Roman world, where crowds once gathered for gladiator contests. Book entry in advance, as tickets sell out in busy months.
LandmarkParis, France
Built for the 1889 World's Fair and meant to be temporary, this iron tower became the symbol of Paris. Go up at dusk to watch the city lights come on.
NatureArizona, United States
Carved by the Colorado River, this immense canyon is more than a mile deep. The South Rim is open all year, and sunrise is the time to see it.
CultureMarrakech, Morocco
The great square of Marrakech comes alive at dusk with food stalls, musicians and storytellers. Find a rooftop cafe to watch it all from above.
NatureHonshu, Japan
Japan's highest peak at 3,776 metres is a near-perfect volcanic cone. The official climbing season is short, in summer, but the views from Hakone and the Fuji Five Lakes last all year.
HistoryGiza, Egypt
The last surviving wonder of the ancient world, built more than 4,500 years ago, stands beside the Great Sphinx on the edge of Cairo.
