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Gallery: Wildlife-watching calendar in pictures
Do you want to witness some of the world’s most incredible wildlife spectacles? Check out our handy wildlife-watching calendar to find out where to go and what time of year to travel:
Google’s top 10 most searched for destinations of 2013
From the Grand National topping the most popular sporting event list, Boris Johnson proving to be the most searched-for polititan and ‘what is twerking?’ the most popular ‘what is’ question of 2013 (thanks to Miley Cyrus), this year's Google Zeigiest search list makes for interesting reading…
Gallery: In pictures: What’s on in November around the world
Here’s what’s on around the world this month:
Gallery: What’s on in the UK in August – in pictures
Here's what exciting events and festivals are happening in the UK this month:
Gallery: Swiss traditions in Nendaz: The Alphorn Festival
Every year in July, Nendaz – located in the heart of the Valais region in Switzerland – is transformed into a living scene of Swiss traditions and folklore. Over an entire weekend, more than 150 alphorn players meet in the resort to take part in the annual International Alphorn Festival, which also features traditional Swiss dancing, parades, craftsmanship and competitions.
Gallery: Open East Festival in pictures
Tens of thousands of people descended on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park over the weekend for Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games and Open East Festival – a weekend of festivities celebrating the first anniversary of the Olympics and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park opening to the public.
Gallery: Summer picks from the National Trust in pictures
From secluded coves to open, sandy bays, here are some of the best National Trust places to enjoy this summer:
Gallery: In pictures: Events around the world in July
Check out what's on around the world in July.
Gallery: Top 15 surf spots around the world in pictures
To celebrate International Surf Day, we've picked out some of the best surf destinations around the world.
Gallery: The magic of the Midnight Sun
After the long light-deprived polar nights, the Arctic Circle is lit up in a continuous golden glow during the summer months, when the sun doesn’t set for months on end – creating the phenomenon known as the ‘midnight sun’.
Gallery: A guide to Rio de Janeiro in pictures
Rio de Janeiro is arguably one of the most famous cities in the world, known for its iconic beaches, colourful carnivals, buzzing nightlife and laidback lifestyle.
Gallery: 10 of England’s cleanest beaches in pictures
With the announcement that 55 English beaches have been awarded Blue Flag status, we pick out some of the best:
Gallery: Top 25 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice World Destinations
Tripadvisor has revealed the winners of its 2013 Travelers’ Choice Destinations awards. Do you agree with the results?