Capture stunning photos at these Mediterranean coastline spots

Krakow has no shortage of medieval monuments and tucked away bars to explore. But a few days in Poland’s compact second city is enough, giving you time to explore further afield.

Fall can look and feel different depending on where you live in the United States.

Quito was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an ancient Inca city, located 2,850 metres above sea level, and is the city with the most extensive, best preserved and least altered historic centre in Latin America. These attributes led to it being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 8 September 1978, as well as National Heritage of Ecuador.

Legend has it that the dramatic rock-hewn churches of Lalibela were created with the help of a team of angels. Buried deep into the rock in the highlands of northern Ethiopia, the 11 monolithic churches were built in the late 12th and early 13th Centuries by King Lalibela, who, so he claimed, had built the churches on the instruction from God.

A passenger filmed what appeared to be a green laser pointing directly at an aircraft as it flew over Australia.

There are many places across the US to enjoy beautiful fall colors as leaves burst into reds, oranges, and yellows.

Thousands of Burning Man attendees are stranded after bad weather halted the annual festival. 

Iceland is known for its otherworldly landscapes and incredible phenomena like the midnight sun and northern lights. Ahead of my visit there this summer, I wanted to know how to capture the best photos with just my iPhone 13 Mini's camera.

It might be the capital but Berlin is far from the archetypal German city. While there are scores of historical sights and, at times, affecting museums to explore, the overarching essence of Berlin is very much in the now. Berlin hotels strike a balance between Old Europe and the modern spirit of this artistic, edgy city. For every grand hotel, there’s a kooky boutique bolthole. These are the best hotels in Berlin, Germany, for an unforgettable stay.

Fringed with honeyed beaches and emblematic windmills, the Greek “Island of the Winds” is one of the prettiest Cyclades islands. When choosing where to stay in Mykonos, the island’s namesake town (also known as Chora) is a natural choice. This way, you can walk to the windmills and catch the sunset over Little Venice before surrendering yourself to the famous Mykonos nightlife. If swimming in the Aegean Sea is top of your list of things to do in Mykonos, consider accommodation near the beaches of Kalafati, Elia, and Ornos. Live like an Olympian at these divine Airbnbs in Mykonos, Greece, with private pools and million-dollar views.

When it comes to outdoor adventure, cycling offers the perfect blend of exercise and enrichment, providing participants with an opportunity to bask in the stunning scenery around them while simultaneously keeping their heart rate up—and few companies understand this as well as Art of Bicycle Trips. Launched in 2010, this expert-led tour company offers detailed itineraries across three separate continents, with locations ranging from the lakes of Chile to the mountains of Albania.

It’s that time again to get behind the lens of some of the world's best wildlife photographers with a first selection of images entered in the 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.