As overcrowded European destinations struggle to deal with hordes of travellers, some places not only offer an alternative to mass tourism but actively want you to visit.

A rugged land of glaciers, mountains and fjords, South Georgia is one of the remotest places on Earth.

Once symbolic of the power and wealth of the Nattukottai Chettiar community, thousands of gigantic and glamourous mansions in Tamil Nadu now lie in ruins.

Each year, the small South Australian town of Whyalla becomes home to one of the most spectacular underwater events: the spawning of the giant Australian cuttlefish.

From pirate haven to ecological hotspot, Cuba's "Treasure Island" is a far-flung gem home to some of the Caribbean's rarest animals.

In Belize's ATM Cave, details of ancient Maya religious sacrifices come into focus as new research creates a picture of how rituals were used to re-enact the Maya creation story.

New research is revealing that Stonehenge may have been used for exclusive ceremonies.

In the remote, mountainous region of 'Asir, women's ingenuity can be seen in a 200-year-old artform that's passed from mother to daughter.

The director of Boston's renowned Institute of Contemporary Art shares her picks for the best ways to explore Boston's fastest-growing neighbourhood.

Once a degraded backwater, Argentina's Iberá Wetlands is home to a stunning collection of wildlife – and one of the continent's most ambitious eco-initiatives.

Cardamom and pistachios flavour this smooth and creamy frozen treat, which has origins dating as far back as the 16th Century.

As of 1 December, Fiji instituted a quarantine-free travel policy to welcome vaccinated travellers from countries across the globe.

The James Beard award-winning chef's ancestral soup combines a richly simmered broth with herbs, avocado and traditional mofongo balls: garlicky twice-fried mashed green plantains.

Deeply rooted in Costa Rican and Nicaraguan culture, this staple of rice and beans with a side of eggs gets a spicy kick from Salsa Lizano (a sauce similar to Worcestershire).

The idea of seasonal eating reaches its apotheosis in Sweden on Midsummer Eve, a magical day of feasting where a cake layered with strawberries and cream is the crowning glory.

Egypt may have the Pyramids of Giza, but Iraq has the Ziggurat of Ur – an incredibly well-preserved engineering achievement that towers over the ruins of an important ancient city.