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  1. 21 hours ago

    If you want to try authentic cheddar cheese, you need to visit the tiny village of Cheddar, England.

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  2. Nov 10

    The Sunken Forest sits seemingly below sea level surrounded by dunes on New York's Fire Island. Historically queer communities on the island preserved the natural phenomenon for years.

    Untold America: New York
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  3. Nov 10

    Why visit Malta? Aside from scenic Mediterranean views, the island-nation is one of the safest places to travel to right now. Remote workers can even live there for a year or longer.

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  4. Nov 9

    It’s big wave surfing season at Portugal’s Nazaré beaches. The waves can reach heights of 100 ft – and professionals have to spend months preparing to ride.

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  5. Nov 9

    Centred on New York's Fire Island is The Sunken Forest – a natural phenomenon that is just like it sounds. The 50-acre patch of trees sits seemingly below sea level surrounded by dunes. It's one of two such ecosystems in the world.

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  6. Nov 8

    When you hear about wallabies you may think of Australia or Tasmania. But these adorable cousins to kangaroos can also be found on Scotland's uninhabited island of Inchconnachan.

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  7. Nov 5

    Looking for a safe US travel destination? Try one of these places: • Denver, Colorado • San Juan, Puerto Rico • Portland, Maine • Los Angeles, California

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  8. Nov 4

    In Lebanon, Michel Moufarege is a 77-year-old hiking extraordinaire. He played a key role in creating the Lebanese Mountain Trail – connecting over 75 towns he knows like the back of his hand.

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  9. Nov 3

    In recent years, there has been a seismic shift in recognising Tasmania's indigenous cultures.

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  10. Nov 2

    Varansi is a vegetarian's paradise. India's spiritual capital draws diners in to try the city's uniquely meatless dishes.

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  11. Nov 1

    Portugal's Nazaré beaches are starting their busy season. Between October and March, thousands of people come to surf the big waves – which climb to skyscraper sizes.

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  12. Oct 29

    The Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City may be the most haunted hotel in the US. Eerie creaks and cries have even scared and spooked NBA players.

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  13. Oct 29

    16 years after it closed, the grand-dame of Paris’ shopping scene is open again! Craftspeople from across France restored La Samaritaine’s art nouveau features, but can bricks-and-mortar shopping destinations survive as more people move online for their retail therapy?

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  14. Oct 28

    LA's Eastside Bike Club likes to say 'no rider left behind'. That's how it grew its community to over 100 members. "There were no bike clubs in the community, so it just grew and grew, and we started to be inclusive," its founder said.

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  15. Oct 28

    Iran's Hormuz Island is a teardrop-shaped shimmering salt dome – layered volcanic rocks and minerals that glow in dazzling shades of red, yellow and orange.

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  16. Oct 27

    New Zealand's Pink and White Terraces were once thought of as the eighth Wonder of the World – before they were destroyed by a volcanic eruption. But today travellers can still explore the geologically fascinating landscape.

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  17. Oct 26

    China's Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, carved from over 160sq km of mountains, make up one of the world's most marvellous landscapes.

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  18. Oct 25

    A hiking trail is a little like an unfolding story. Canada's Nuxalk-Carrier Grease Trail is more than a deeply-worn footpath – it's a trail with 6,000 years of history.

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  19. Oct 22

    The Little Calumet River in Chicago was once part of the Underground Railroad. Now a new initiative called the African American Heritage Water Trail is hoping to highlight the river's rich history.

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  20. Oct 21

    Iran's Hormuz Island looks like it was painted with a rainbow palette. The streams, beaches and soils are so colourful – and parts of the land are even edible.

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