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Libraries worth travelling for

For the most serious bookworms around, the greatest libraries of the world are well worth an international pilgrimage.

Central Park reimagined

A sunken Central Park bordered by mirrors has taken out the top prize in a prestigious architecture competition.

Kayaking with crocodiles

Angola is still scarred by its civil war. Mike Dawson thinks tourism may help.

Worlds collide on Greek holiday isles

The very different worlds of tourists and refugees are intersecting on the islands of Greece.

Cruising: A new way to cruise

Experts say expedition cruises are on the rise, even though the cost of such a voyage can easily match that of a new car.

UK's National Poo Museum opens

A UK museum dedicated to poo, with real-life examples from the animal and human world, has opened to the public.

Gold Coast: Hold tight and scream

Hazy-headed and still trying to find my centre of gravity, I decide that Aussie thrill rides are not for the light-hearted.

Being Diplomatic: Cuban Ambassador, Mario Alzugaray Rodriguez

Cuba is also a more-than-safe place, with a rich cultural tradition and a unique social environment in constant transformation.

Hiking, Hollywood style

Take to the hills for breathtaking views.

Why is Denver's airport so creepy?

With apocalyptic murals, a terrifying giant horse statue and curiously laid out runways, Denver International Airport has been the subject of many conspiracy theories.

Solomon Islands: Memories of a dark time

This tiny island played a key role in the Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu-Tanambogo.

Plane evacuated after passenger spots flat tyre

Passengers boarding a domestic flight in a Chinese airport had to be evacuated from a flight after one eagle-eyed traveller noticed that the aeroplane had a flat tyre.

Austria: Tracing the Terminator

Mention Arnold Schwarzenegger and almost no one will imagine glow-in-the-dark condoms.

Oops! That's Iceland, not Rhode Island

Rhode Island tourism officials want you to imagine a place that feels like home - if you're from Iceland.

Chile: In the saddle in Santiago

Chile's capital is an unsung city. Unjustly, says Paul Clements, who took a bicycle tour of its liveliest localities.

Bar/fly: Belgian beer in Brussels

To the Belgian beer drinker, the term "craft" beer is not the johnny-come-lately preserve of beardy hipsters quaffing the latest microbrew from jam jars.

Ask Away: Can pilots vary planned routes?

My question is, can pilots vary the planned routes as he did or do they need airline approval? But it did save time on a long direct flight.

Intricate maps show where the locals hang out

A series of fascinating, intricate maps by data artist Eric Fischer show where tourists take photos compared to locals in cities around the world.