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Feeling old and shunned, legendary writer Paul Theroux leaves the US and journeys to a country that reveres the elderly.
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Heralded as the greatest warship of its time, the Vasa sank within 20 minutes of its maiden voyage. Nearly 400 years later, no-one knows why.
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Housed inside a defunct used-car dealership, this noodle joint sells ramen so delicious, it’s been named in the Michelin guide.
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Tucked amid the city’s urban sprawl, dozens of secluded vineyards dot the French capital and produce some of France’s most exclusive wines.
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In Turkey, the seemingly modern idea of paying it forward goes back centuries. It’s called askıda ekmek and relates specifically to paying it forward with bread.
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Marker Wadden, a man-made, Robinson Crusoe-worthy archipelago in the Netherlands, is the latest addition to the world map – and it’s an ingenious model for wildlife conservation.
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On the misty Azores archipelago, locals dine on a totally unique dish: cozido das Furnas, a meat stew buried underground and cooked using natural heat.
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