There comes a time in every man's life when he just needs to get away from it all. Hettie Harvey suggests four trips to get you back on track. ... more
World Cup-winning rugby player Josh Lewsey's bid to reach the summit of Mount Everest hangs in the balance following a severe storm and an avalanche... more
Volcanoes demand our respect. As the Indian subcontinent headed for its collision with Asia 55 million years ago, the crunch that created the Himalayas triggered intense volcanic activity that some blame for the demise of the dinosaurs... more
Londoner known as the 'Birdman of Dagenham', who runs a vulture rescue centre in the Himalayas, faces being shut down by the Nepalese government amid claims that he is abusing birds... more
Decision to allow parakeets to be shot or captured to reduce their numbers in and around London has been attacked as 'racist' by wildlife experts... more
Modern, blingy, pricey Moscow is a far cry from the communist years. But taste and elegance are
fast returning to the Russian capital, says Rowan Moore... more
What do Barack Obama, the Prince of Wales and Jemima Khan have in common? They're all admirers of Luke Irwin, a colourful Irishman who designs magic carpets...... more
Chinese rule in Tibet has created a "hell on earth", the Dalai Lama said in a speech to mark the 50th anniversary of the failed uprising that sent him into exile... more
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