Qatar 2022 - Stadiums that score!
Could the iconic golden trophy of the FIFA World Cup be making its way to the Middle East for the first time? Certainly, Qatar is rising to the challenge with its bid to host the most prestigious international football tournament in 2022.
A celebration of life
Home to more than one third of all species on the planet, ranging from the gentle to the fierce, the Amazon is rife with fascinating creatures – all interesting, many stunning, and some among Earth’s most dangerous.
Thunder River
Chances are that only a few visitors understand the mathematics of fluid motion, yet just two minutes spent beside Iguazú’s tumultuous maelstrom are enough to convey the raw power of 1,750 cubic metres of water a second. The sound and fury created as the engorged Río Iguazú pours over 80-metre-high basalt ledges are overpowering, the visceral impact of up-close contact with one of South America’s most compelling experiences.
Urban Jungle
Barely out of earshot of downtown traffic, lion prides hunt zebras, wildebeest canter in front of the city skyline, and rare black rhinos lurk in the glades. It’s a jungle out there, just 20 minutes from Nairobi’s central business district.
Eastern Flavours
Every city in southeastern Turkey is known for its particular dishes – Hatay for hummus; Diyarbakır for its liver; Gaziantep for baklava; Mardin for its Arabic-style coffee; and so on. But you don’t have to travel the country to sample the best of southeastern Anatolian cooking.
insight - Hobie Alter
AT THE AGE OF 16 a youngster nicknamed Hobie started crafting surfboards in his backyard. They became legendary in their own right – but not nearly as legendary as the catamarans that bear his name.
Avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco
Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki shares the best hang-outs and restaurant hotspots on her favourite street in her newly adopted home of Monaco.
Ciragan Palace, Istanbul
In a city as modern and vibrant as Istanbul it is sometimes easy to forget its Ottoman past. When staying at Çırağan Palace, though, you are guaranteed a taste of the grandeur and luxury that former Sultans enjoyed, while unwinding in a different era.
