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Exploring Ecuador

From the ‘gilty’ pleasures of colonial Quito to the abundant biodiversity of the rainforest, what’s not to love about Ecuador, asks repeat visitor Stanley Johnson

Brazil's Undiscovered Baroque Brilliance

No, really! Tiradentes — ‘Teeth-puller’ — is an undiscovered gem of Brazilian baroque, says Teresa Levonian Cole

Puerto Rico Wants to Become an American State — Why?

A Caribbean idyll, Puerto Rico wants to become the 51st star on the American flag. But what are the powerful interests driving it? Max Johnson investigates

At The Sharp End: Mr & Mrs Smith's Tamara Lohan

The Mrs behind the Mr & Mrs Smith travel website and hotel booking service is put under the Spear’s microscope

Is The JetLev the Ultimate Luxury Toy for Watersports Addicts?

Mark Nayler straps himself to a Jetlev, a jet pack with more than a touch of the James Bond about it

Photo Gallery: Retracing Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow to Paris in Ural Motorbikes

Two centuries ago, Napoleon retreated from Moscow to Paris through the harsh winter after his crushing defeat. Helped by (relatively) modern engineering, Sylvain Tesson retraced his steps. Photography by Thomas Goisque

Retracing Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow to Paris in Ural Motorbikes

Two centuries ago, Napoleon retreated from Moscow to Paris through the harsh winter after his crushing defeat. Helped by (relatively) modern engineering, Sylvain Tesson retraced his steps. Photography by Thomas Goisque

At Ynyshir Hall, one of Wales' best hotels, foraging for ingredients is part of the fun

From the kitchen garden on the small hill behind the hotel to the honey used, which is – I believe – only used by the hotel and Fortnum & Mason, the produce in the kitchen is as local as possible

As a globe-trotter, I've seen climate change with my own eyes

I readily confess I’m not a scientist and I used to sit carefully behind the most vocal disbelievers but, having spent the best part of two years travelling the globe, I’ve seen it for myself

After Borat: Luxury in Kazakhstan

Back from Borat

Can a man called Burak banish memories of the nation’s embarrassing imposter and really make benefit for glorious nation of Kazakhstan, asks John Arlidge