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Strange and Stunning: 5 Beautifully Unusual Flowers and Plants
Sometimes nature is stranger than fiction! We’re venturing beyond sunflowers and tulips and exploring the world of some truly unusual flowers and plants. Featured in our book Flora, these extraordinary examples have clever ways to thrive and survive. Flora View Book Corpse flower | Rafflesia arnoldiiAt 3 ft across and weighing 24 lbs, the corpse flower is the world’s largest single flower. Despite its size, this rare flower is usually smelled before it is seen. Native to the diverse rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo, the plant mimics rotting meat in... Read more...
Tell us about your memorable trip
Now isn’t the time for going places. However, as we spend the coming weeks mostly indoors, we can still dream about travel, plan future adventures and revisit ones we’ve taken before. That's why we want to hear about your memorable trips. Spent the best two weeks journeying through Central America? Interrailed through Europe's biggest cities? Hitched through Vietnam? Or hiked the wilds of Scotland? Tell us about it via the form below or through using the hashtag #mymemorabletrip and tagging @dkeyewintess on social media. Have you read about our memorable trips... Read more...
Terms & Conditions - DK Eyewitness Travel Survey
 Prize Draw Terms and Conditions: No purchase necessary to enter the prize draw This prize draw is open to UK residents aged 18 or over, with the exception of employees of the Promoter, their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion. Entries must be received by Thursday 27 June at 13:00 GMT. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted or fail to reach the Promoter by the relevant closing date for any reason. Proof of posting or sending is not proof of... Read more...
Terms & Conditions - Where to Go When competition
No purchase necessary to enter the prize draw This prize draw is open to UK residents aged 18 years or over, with the exception of employees of the Promoter, their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion. Entries must be received by 04/11/2019. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted or fail to reach the Promoter by the relevant closing date for any reason. Proof of posting or sending is not proof of receipt. Automatically generated entries and entries via agents or third parties... Read more...
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 DK Travel Book Bundle Giveaway OFFICIAL RULES IMPORTANT: Please read these Official Rules before entering the DK Travel Book Bundle Giveaway (the “Sweepstakes”), presented by DK, a division of Penguin Random House LLC (“Sponsor”). By entering the Sweepstakes, you agree to the terms of these Official Rules.  These Official Rules shall govern in the event of any inconsistency with other Sweepstakes-related materials. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. ELIGIBILITY:  The Sweepstakes is open to residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, who are 18 years of age or... Read more...
The 10 best bars in Lisbon 2019
When night falls, Lisbon lights up, as locals and visitors alike head out to explore the city’s vibrant bars and stylish nightclubs. From rooftop bars to the coolest clubs, we’ve handpicked our favourites to take you beyond Bairro Alto and get your night off to a great start. Lisboa Rio Cais do Gás - Armazém A - Cais do Sodré The view is the star at this stylish Mediterranean restaurant and bar, with its stunning terrace overlooking the city’s dock. If you visit on a weekend, you’ll also witness its... Read more...
The 10 best Royal Parks and gardens in London
Did you know that 47% of London is green? While the capital is famous for towering skyscrapers and winding canals, the lush gardens and parks dotted across the city are often forgotten. As Emmie Harrison-West writes, it’s time to step back from the hustle and bustle, and into our favourite, leafy havens... DK Top 10 London View Book Kensington Gardens A succession of queens living in Kensington Palace between 1689 and 1837 acquired parts of Hyde Park for their palace gardens. Since opening in 2000, the Diana, Princess of Wales... Read more...
The 10 best Royal Parks and gardens in London
Did you know that 47% of London is green? While the capital is famous for towering skyscrapers and winding canals, the lush gardens and parks dotted across the city are often forgotten. As Emmie Harrison-West writes, it’s time to step back from the hustle and bustle, and into our favourite, leafy havens... DK Top 10 London View Book Kensington Gardens A succession of queens living in Kensington Palace between 1689 and 1837 acquired parts of Hyde Park for their palace gardens. Since opening in 2000, the Diana, Princess of Wales... Read more...
The Best Books for Their Easter Baskets
Hatch a love of reading this Easter with our selection of board books and picture books for curious kids. Browse our top picks below and delight your little one. Crunch! Munch! BunnyUncover friends and surprises beneath every flap with this interactive board book. Featuring playful noises and beautifully illustrated scenes, it’s sure to be a bedtime favorite. Crunch! Munch! Bunny View Book Pop-Up Peekaboo! UnicornThis magical addition to our Pop-up Peekaboo! series is full of colorful flaps and surprises to enjoy. A perfect read-aloud treat, it's sure to make little... Read more...
The best cities to switch off and explore
When the daily grind begins to lose its charm, a travel adventure could be just the thing you need to reconnect with nature. These awesome cities offer outdoor adventure and natural beauty like no other place on the planet. So switch off your phone and set up your out of office – it couldn’t be easier to leave the digital world behind.Rio de Janeiro A playground for travelers, this beautiful city is well known for its flamboyant Carnaval, but dig a little deeper and you’ll discover a wealth of natural... Read more...
The best way to spend 2 days in New York City
As one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, New York is a vibrant metropolis brimming with bright lights and the promise of adventure.  One of the greatest things about it is its endless energy and accessibility, allowing micro trip travelers the chance to see the most iconic sights, eat the tastiest food and take the best photos in the space of just a few days. With the clock ticking, September Withers shows us the best way to spend two days in New York City, starting from the moment... Read more...
The best way to spend 2 weeks in South Island, New Zealand
Few countries in the world can be split in two with such neat precision as New Zealand. Though both the North Island and South Island offer travellers a beautiful coastline and luscious green countryside to explore, there are many differences between the two areas.  The North is best known for its hot springs and sandy beaches with the South being known for its spellbinding fjords and snow-capped mountains. While adventures await visitors on both islands, two weeks in South Island reveals some of the best sites, scenery and landmarks New... Read more...