A staggering 177, 444 images from 177 different countries were entered into the 2015 Sony World Photography Awards this year. We've picked out a few favourites from the shortlisted entries...
Sheep’s milk cheese and beaches – that's what Pag island was once famous for. But then the noughties arrived, bringing with them crowds of up-for-it Brits...
This month we're drooling after chic new villas in Greece, donning our lycra for an Italian marathon, booking onto some new flight routes from British Airways a
Would we travel all the way to South Africa for a cheese festival? Course we would, especially when there's a CHEESE EATING TIMETABLE. If overdosing on dairy is
Things that live under rocks: 1) worms 2) 3,000 people in the Spanish town of Setenil de las Bodegas. Wherever you head you'll have this giant slab hanging over
We're always up for trying new food, but that pretty bowl isn't fooling us. Over in the Philippines the local delicacy is called balut, that's DEVELOPING DUCK E
In association with Original TravelA holiday to Greece is guaranteed to involve the perfect combination of culture, exploration, sunshine and relaxation. There
There's a big old world out there, and it's inviting you for a dip. Whether you prefer a tranquil paddle, a nudey dive or a butt-clenching rapid ride, here's wh
The Japanese islands are famous for great food, glorious beaches, diving opportunities and now... cats. The furry felines were first brought to the island of Ao
We're not the judgemental type. But you are a massive weirdo if you're one of the 24,000 people on the waiting list for McKamey Manor, an interactive haunted ho
Sometimes, when we don't like people, we feel like sending them a massive dog dump in an envelope. (We never do of course, it's all chat.) If you're the same, y
In association with ContikiIf you’re looking to see the world, why not see it in like-minded company? Contiki is here to help you do just that – with globa
Trousers feeling a tad tight after Christmas? They must have shrunk in the wash. If you need a kick up the fitness arse, try boot camping abroad. Forget tiny f
YEAH, DRY JANUARY. We get it. But January is almost over (we're a pint glass half-full bunch at Escapism), and that means it's time to start planning a hard-ear
Kempinski Bodrum, TurkeyIt's irritating isn't it? You're bedding down on a quiet beach when your neighbouring sunbather ruins the tranquility with trashy music
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. But what if you're just a bit crap? We've picked out three places in the UK to master the art of nailing it, ever
Hostels get a bad rep. Dingy rooms, bed bugs and drunken top bunk fumbles (hey, we've all been there – haven't we?). But that's all in the past! Hostels are g
Lacklustre grub makes us mad, and it's even worse when shoddy cooking ruins a perfectly good hol. Whether you're a fan of the country, coast or city, we have an
We’ll take any excuse for a party, and this is a good one. The Dutch will soon be celebrating King's Day, a big old knees up to see in the King's birthday. Sw
