Ben Anthony Horton

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This Swedish holiday island could be on the verge of Russian invasion

As Sweden ponders joining NATO, a remote holiday destination in the Baltic Sea is once again bolstering its defences.Known as a paradise isle of...

Dive into the world’s largest cave in the heart of the Vietnamese rainforest

Hidden deep within the Vietnamese jungle, the world’s largest cave is drawing in visitors from around the globe.Son Doong is over ten kilometres long,...

The ultimate packing hack and other tips from a full-time travel blogger

Travelling for a living might sound like a fantasy, but for this influencer, it’s a part of everyday life.We sat down with Chloe Gunning,...

This freerunner scaled Sydney Opera House and the views are incredible

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world, and for good reason.Since opening in 1973, the venue...

These eight UNESCO approved destinations balance conservation with tourism

Praised for their “geological heritage", UNESCO’s list of Global Geoparks is a comprehensive roster of some of the world’s most beautiful natural sites.Characterised by...

Accessible tourism: Scuba diving opens for disabled travellers in Thailand

With 15 per cent of the world’s population living with a disability, accessibility is one of the biggest challenges facing the global tourism sector.Travel...

From 'a bunch of terrorists' to tourists: Inside Iraq's plan to tempt back travellers

Mosul is most commonly known as a battleground, not a tourist destination.The city was famously captured by Islamic State fighters in June 2014, teeing...

I visited the no.1 chalet in the French Alps and it changed my mind about ski holidays

Not many people get to spend a night at the number one rated ski chalet in the whole of the French Alps.Ferme à Jules...

China welcomes cherry blossom season with dazzling firework display

Fireworks, illuminations and flashing lights are welcoming the start of cherry blossom season in Wuhan, the capital of China's Hubei Province.The celebration of colour...

Iran: The Persian powder paradise drawing in the world’s best skiers

Austrian freeskier Fabian Lentsch is no stranger to the unfamiliar.He’s travelled all over the world in search of powder: from the pristine pistes of...

This is how to steer clear of avalanches this ski season – and prevent them

Staying safe in the mountains is at the top of every skier’s priority list.This is more true than ever in recent years, with avalanches...

Endurance: After a century of searching, Shackleton’s lost ship is discovered

One of the world's most renowned shipwrecks has been discovered off the coast of Antarctica - more than a century after it first disappeared.Despite...

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