Indulge your vices with these examples of excess from around the globe, from unadulterated hedonism on a Thai beach to sleeping in a Mughal palace in India.
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As Lumbini, the birthplace of the Lord Buddha, is threatened by development, we take a look at several awe-inspiring centres of worship that draw devotees from all around the world.
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Sip a cocktail overlooking the Roman Forum or savour Campari near the Spanish Steps. Enjoy the nightlife in Rome by wandering and drinking in the city’s particular character.
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Rediscover some of the world’s greatest writers, like Boccaccio, Petrarch and Dante, by visiting the places that inspired them and walking in the footsteps of their characters.
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A cartographer's guide to global destinations.
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Hiking is the perfect way to see the Italian island’s beautiful coastlines and rugged hinterland.
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Satisfy your palette and sample local delicacies
Fall in love with the world’s most alluring city
Adriatic cuisine is fresh and seasonal
Germany’s northernmost island
Germany
Welcome to the new Toronto
Toronto
BA’s past, told through street art
Buenos Aires
Jackson Hole: The best of the West
USA
Mini guide to activities in Wales
Wales
Navigating Laos’ treacherous roads
Laos
Florence’s unlikely artistic win
Florence
Africa’s land of delta and desert
Africa
Jersey Shore reopens post Sandy
USA
Our favourite images of the week
Mini guide to Croatia’s islands
Croatia
Riding the wave of change in Munich
Munich
Forms of ID: Amar Hussain
A street food tour of Yangon
Burma
Sydney’s kaleidoscope of art
Sydney
On the road: San Pedro de Atacama
Chile
How human error can cause a crash
Under-explored European day trips
Spain
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