7 stunning rail journeys – for a modest budget | April's travel posts
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7 stunning rail journeys – for a modest budget
From the rice terraces of Vietnam to the iconic views of Japan, we handpick the best rail journeys that will keep your budget on track
Animal Cruelty Index: which country ranks the worst?
As the world wakes up to the realities of industrial farming, one animal cruelty index calls out the worst offenders
Our book of the month
In Stuart Turton’s The Last Murder at the End of the World, a fog has swept the planet, killing anyone it touches. But on the island, 122 villagers and three scientists live in peaceful harmony. They are content to fish, farm and feast, to obey their nightly curfew, and do what they're told by the scientists. Until, to the horror of the islanders, one of their beloved scientists is found brutally stabbed to death. And then they learn that the murder has triggered a lowering of the security system around the island, the only thing that was keeping the fog at bay. If the murder isn't solved within 107 hours, the fog will smother the island – and everyone on it.
10 true-life outdoor survival movies
Outdoor survival movies evoke a special kind of horror, especially when based on true-life stories. Here, we share the best of the genre
37 best books about Antarctica: updated for 2025
From harrowing firsthand accounts of survival to page-turning murder mysteries, we list our favourite books about Antarctica
Stay connected wherever you go
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How just 15 minutes in nature can boost your well-being
Just 15 minutes in nature a day can boost your well-being by increasing your mood, concentration and physical health
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