The discoveries made by the Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace should have ensured his place in history; now a thrilling voyage among the Indonesian islands and seas that inspired his revelations aims to right that wrong
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Step aboard a historic steam train through Colorado’s wild canyons, rugged mining towns, and ancient cliffside dwellings at Mesa Verde. This truly is a breathtaking journey through the heart of West America
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The TV historian talks Stone Age parties, bat poo cave art and being the alternative to Strictly Come Dancing
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Have you wondered what the legal drinking age is at 30,000 feet in the air?
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By The Travel Magazine | Nick Dalton | 10/9/2025 3:46 PM
Holland America Line’s voyage from Quebec City to Boston on Zuiderdam takes in an extraordinary array of sights, scenery and cities in understated style.
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This South Island scenic rail route is more than just bucket-list views; its history of gold and pounamu shines just as brightly, writes Gareth Clark
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From stunning candlelit streets to innovative installations and breathtaking projections, these annual light festivals are guaranteed to dazzle, delight and cheer the soul...
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Strike a pose because Jacuzzi restaurant bubbles over with highly instagrammable visual vibrancy and a fun atmosphere.
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Delving deeper into some of Spain’s smaller cities is surprisingly straightforward thanks to the country’s extensive rail network
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There are plenty of places to explore the legacy of the dynasty outside of St. James's Gate Brewery
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All funds from book sales will go to pangolin conservation projects
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We talk to the Albanian historian, journalist and former director of Butrint, Albania’s foremost UNESCO World Heritage site, about the country’s cultural heritage
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Bodmin Jailin Cornwall is set to transform into Cornwall’s ultimate Halloween destination this October.
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One of the most important holidays in the calendar, Chuseok is a great time to visit the country
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By The Travel Magazine | David Powell | 10/4/2025 5:35 AM
A trio of two-storey Waterside Lodges are the newest addition to Center Parcs in Elveden
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Wanderlust Founding Editor Lyn Hughes pays tribute to the renowned primatologist, who died earlier this week at the age of 91
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From Revolutionary landmarks to lively neighbourhoods and seasonal charm, we explore Boston’s history, culture, food, and festivals in a city constantly evolving yet rooted in tradition.
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 2, 2025 is:
arbitrary \AHR-buh-trair-ee\ adjective
Arbitrary describes something that is not planned or chosen for a particular reason, is not based on reason or evidence, or is done without concern for what is fair or right.
// Because the committee wasn’t transparent about the selection process, the results of the process appeared to be wholly arbitrary.
// An arbitrary number will be assigned to each participant.
“The authority of the crown, contemporaries believed, was instituted by God to rule the kingdom and its people. England’s sovereign was required to be both a warrior and a judge, to protect the realm from external attack and internal anarchy. To depose the king, therefore, was to risk everything—worldly security and immortal soul—by challenging the order of God’s creation. Such devastatingly radical action could never be justified unless kingship became tyranny: rule by arbitrary will rather than law, threatening the interests of kingdom and people instead of defending them.” — Helen Castor, The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV, 2024
Did you know?
Donning black robes and a powdered wig to learn about arbitrary might seem to be an arbitrary—that is, random or capricious—choice, but it would in fact jibe with the word’s etymology. Arbitrary comes from the Latin noun arbiter, which means “judge” and is the source of the English word arbiter, also meaning “judge.” In English, arbitrary first meant “depending upon choice or discretion” and was specifically used to indicate the sort of decision (as for punishment) left up to the expert determination of a judge rather than defined by law. Today, it can also be used for anything determined by or as if by chance or whim.