The Lord of the Rings trilogy turned New Zealand’s landscapes into movie stars. Celebrate the release of The Hobbit, the first in a series of prequels, by searching for new adventures.
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When Peter Jackson chose to film The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit in New Zealand, he knew it would provide the perfect landscapes for a fantastical Middle-earth.
Ideas for the discerning traveller to take home from a trip down under, from illuminated emu eggs to rare guitar models.
From Queensland to Tasmania, local artisans are reintroducing both handcrafted items and an age-old bespoke service, resulting in unique souvenirs for the discerning traveller.
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From kicking up red dust in an outback cattle muster to floating above the Great Barrier Reef, explore the very best of Australia’s Sunshine State.
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Relax on white-sand beaches, explore the dusty outback and chase dingoes through the sand in sunny northeastern Australia.
Kings Cross, from strip clubs to hipster haven
Experience the opulent islands on the cheap
Twenty new cross-country bicycle tracks
Best places to heal a broken heart
Bahamas
Epicurean Slovenia makes its mark
Europe
Business trip: Denver
Colorado
Four apps encourage smarter detours
Technology
Are the French really arrogant?
France
Navigating Laos’ treacherous roads
Asia
What makes air passengers happy?
Travel Tips
Our favourite images of the week
Top 10 North American gardens
North America
A salty offering to Polish saints
Krakow
Cuba, the Caribbean’s wild island
Cuba
A night at Paris’ museums
Paris
Alfresco flicks with a twist in NYC
New York City
Walk with the locals in Mumbai
Mumbai
Berlin’s Carnival of Cultures
Berlin
Mini guide to culture in Seville
Seville
Love, war and Philly cheesesteak
Philadelphia
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