The storm that battered the Edwin Fox in February 1873 might sound dramatic.
From Colombia to Kenya, many of the world's coffee-growing regions are among the most idyllic places on Earth.
Xichi Lake, also known as the Yuncheng Salt Lake in China's Shanxi Province, has become a social media star in recent years thanks to stunning aerial shots of its colorful surface on Instagram and beyond.
Cottar's 1920s Camp is a favourite with guests who want to recreate the world of Out of Africa, only without the malaria, the lion attacks or the plane crashes.
To be fair, it doesn't actually taste bad: it's a lot like crab.
It is eerie, crumbling and abandoned. Santo Stefano is a tiny volcanic island between Rome and Naples where silence reigns, but not for long.
Seeing the northern lights is a bucket list moment. And watching the ever shifting glow ripple across the sky above mountains, glaciers and vast lava fields is especially breathtaking.
"There are very few experiences you can share with your ancestors across five thousand years," Tuffy says. "Five thousand years ago, people stood in this same place waiting for this same event."
Borobudur, one of Indonesia's most popular landmarks, is about to see a steep price hike from government authorities in a bid to "preserve the country's historical and cultural wealth."
Like New Delhi, Mumbai is famous for its street food, known as "chaat", from the Hindi word chaatna, meaning "to lick". It is a fitting name, because these snacks really will have you licking your fingers.
There's no getting around the fact that Egypt is a dry place. Wedged between the Sahara and Arabia, roughly 95% of the country is unforgiving desert.
A cheese roll might seem simple: essentially a slice of bread with a cheesy filling, rolled up and toasted until lightly crisp.
Every corner of Argentina feels like a scene from a painted canvas, alive with a riot of colours and textures.
The country's name, Argentina, traces its roots to the Latin word "argentum", meaning "silver".
