French photographer Réhahn moved his life permanently to the city of Hoi An to pursue capturing the fascinating nation. From vibrantly green rice terraces in the north and sweeping beach on the central coast to the smiles of a local couple (bottom right), his incredible photographs show exactly why Vietnam should be on every traveller's bucket list.
Is this the luckiest couple on earth (or are they just very annoying?) Impossibly beautiful pair shows off their round-the-world adventures in mesmerising video
In a tribute to his stunning girlfriend, photographer Jay Alvarrez dedicated a slow motion movie to girlfriend Alexis Rene featuring clips of the model on their globe-trotting travels. The mesmerising video was uploaded to the Jay's YouTube channel where it has proved popular with viewers, having racked up over a million views. The clip, entitled, 'Girl Of My Dreams', shows leaping into the sea, swimming with sharks (bottom right) and tip-toeing along the edge of infinity pools.
Inside the five-star hotel in the sky: Why flying business class from Heathrow to Singapore on Qatar Airways is a holiday in itself
Business class travel is a luxury that many of us will never experience - but if you do get the chance then it's fair to say that Qatar Airways might just be the best airline to do it on with its comfortable beds to recline in (top right). Taking a peek inside the A380's first class reveals it is out of this world too with The Lounge (above) and private cabin (bottom right) ensuring that the journey is as exciting as the final destination.
Forget thinking you have to fly abroad: Here are Britain's 20 most beautiful beaches - and most have golden sands and blue seas!
Who needs the Maldives when these unspoilt beaches are on our doorstep. From hidden coves to sands lined with colourful beach huts Britain has more to offer than you might think. Head to family paradise, Constantine Bay (top right) or the turquoise sea at Porthcurno, Cornwall (bottom left) for the perfect day out. Why not explore the daily-cleaned Botany Bay, Kent (top left), stilted colourful huts of Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk (centre) or the 14-mile Southerndown, Glamorgan (bottom right)?
The secret swimming pools of Paris' catacombs: Intrepid explorers risk arrest to provide rare glimpse of French capital's underworld
Beneath the scorching Parisian streets, there are several hidden swimming pools in old tunnels that have been mapped by a fearless diver, even though it is illegal to enter. A production crew has lifted the veil on one of Paris' best-kept secrets in a new film (top left). Alexander J.E. Bradley and his production crew (top right) set out to film the cavernous, often-flooded underworld and the locals, known as 'cataphiles', who have been exploring it for years.
The holiday 'hotspot' you DON'T want to visit: Lost island where tribe kills visitors becomes top-rated destination after pranksters posted fake reviews
Pranksters have shared their made-up experiences on the hostile North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean, including dodging the tribe's spears and being tied to a rotisserie. Rated as an appealing 4.1 out of 5, the island has received a majority of overwhelming praise from 'reviewers', even though in reality anyone who sets foot on the Sentinelese people's land risks being killed. One man wrote that the positives include no hipsters, no pop music and nice weather, but the negatives are no wifi, no McDonald's and constant attacks.
Bright lights, big city: Haunting photographs show the lonely beauty of life in the world's busiest places
French photographer, Floriane De Lassee, has been working on her project, Insider Views, for over a decade. In that time, she's travelled to vibrant cities capturing scenes of solitude. Using models, as well as herself, to recreate particular moments, De Lassee says that she believes people can feel much more alone in big cities such as New York than people would in small villages. Pictured: A woman in Tokyo (main), a girl sleeps in her flat in the shadow of Agia Sophia in Istanbul (top right) while a taxi driver works in the same city (bottom right).
You won't want to land! New Zealand's Queenstown Airport voted the most STUNNING runway approach in the world for its snowcapped mountains and pristine lakes
The stunning airport trumped 147 runway sights, including iconic city skylines like London and Las Vegas, and breathtaking remote landscapes in the Caribbean. The annual survey was judged by a panel of international travel experts and travel fans who praised the airport for its unspoilt panoramic scenic views.
New craze in Japan sees couples hiring ALPACAS to be witnesses at their wedding
Hotel Epinard Nasu in Tochigi, Japan, offers a wedding package featuring the animal native to South America as a witness of the special ceremony. The animals are even allowed to appear in the wedding photographs, before returning to the local zoo which is next door. The alpaca isn't believed to bring good luck or prosperity - it seems the only reason it is included in the service is for the novelty factor, and of course so the children can give it a good stroke.
Breathtaking aerial images show millions of Muslim worshippers praying during the Night of Power at the Grand Mosque in Mecca
Photographs, taken in the early hours of July 16, show millions of Muslims praying to Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The Hajj pilgrimage to Kaaba is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and demonstrates the solidarity of the Muslim people and their submission to God. It occurs in the last month of the Islamic calendar.
Inside the Japanese hotel where the front desk is staffed by ROBOTS and guests scan their faces to enter rooms
A menacing-looking dinosaur, a female humanoid with blinking lashes, and a small android greet guests at this Nagasaki hotel where almost all employees are robots. The Weird Hotel, as it is aptly called in English, is set to open to the public tomorrow, becoming the latest oddity in a country known for its quirky accommodation. Beyond the front desk (inset), a gigantic robotic arm can store guests' items in a locker, while an automated trolley delivers luggage to their rooms.
The breathtaking beauty of Britain: Spectacular photos show off the country's amazing summer landscapes
Photographer James Grant, based on the edge of the Peak District, has travelled across the UK to photograph beautiful landscapes as Britain basks in summer. Pictured: An abandoned stone barn set in the rolling hills of Derbyshire, and the Back Tor rock formation (inset) in the Peak District. Other snaps show rows of vibrant red poppies, lush farmland and breathtaking scenes set against a sunset.
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