On the trail of an ancient Haiku poet, Hari Kunzrutravels to Japan's 'deep north' and immerses himself in a world of hot springs, natural beauty and tradition.
Earlier this year we asked readers of The Observer, Guardian and Guardian Unlimited to vote for their favourite travel firms and destinations. The results were revealed last week at a ceremony in Seville. And the winners are...
With its seafront location, all-hours club scene, east-meets-west restaurant culture and easy access to major Holy Land sites, Tel Aviv is the Mediterranean's new capital of cool, says Dan Kaufman.
Charlie Brooker: I'm basking on the glamorous sun-drenched beaches of my living room, having failed to book a holiday for the millionth time in a row. How, as a tragic singleton, are you meant to go on holiday anyway?
Lloyd Hotel is a surreal showcase for some of the Dutch capital's top designers. Which is all very well until you start to feel like part of the exhibit, says Henry Barnes.
Construction began yesterday on what is expected to be the world's tallest ferris wheel, which will soar 208 metres (680 feet) over the Chinese capital, Xinhua news agency said.
Tim Dowling: Something needs to be done to ensure that pilots remain awake and alert throughout every flight on the off-chance that they will be needed for something.
