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Travel and puzzle guides

Stories behind the places in our puzzles, the wildlife and landscapes of each continent, and tips to help you solve jigsaw puzzles faster.

Lanikai Beach and the Mokulua Islands, OʻahuThe Most Beautiful Beaches of Hawaii, Island by IslandWhite, black and even red sand: a tour of Hawaii’s most beautiful beaches on Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi and the Big Island, with a puzzle for each one.3 min readKangaroo and Joey, Maria IslandAustralia’s Most Unusual Animals, and Where to See ThemKangaroos, koalas, quokkas, wombats, echidnas and a laughing bird: meet the remarkable animals that evolved on the island continent of Australia.4 min readSahara Desert from SpaceA Short History of the Jigsaw Puzzle: It Started with a MapThe first jigsaw puzzles were maps cut into pieces to teach geography. Here is how a classroom tool from the 1760s became one of the world’s favourite pastimes.3 min readBrighton Bathing Boxes, MelbourneHow to Solve a Jigsaw Puzzle Faster: 10 Simple TipsFrom edges and colour groups to reading the shapes of the pieces, ten simple habits that make any jigsaw puzzle quicker and more relaxing to finish.3 min readLion in the SerengetiOn Safari in Africa: The Big Five, the Great Migration and MoreLions, leopards, elephants, gorillas and lemurs: a guide to Africa’s most famous wildlife, the best places to see each animal and how a safari works.4 min readRed Sand Beach at Sunrise, Hāna, MauiBlack, Pink, Red and White: Why Beach Sand Comes in Different ColoursSand is not always golden. Discover how volcanoes, coral, tiny sea creatures and even fish create the black, pink, red and dazzling white beaches of the world.3 min readThe Pitons at Sunset, Saint LuciaCaribbean Island Hopping: 10 Islands and What Makes Each One SpecialTurquoise shallows in the Bahamas, volcanic peaks in Saint Lucia, spice farms in Grenada and steelpan music in Trinidad: a tour of ten Caribbean islands.3 min readMachu Picchu RuinsThe Seven Wonders of the World, Old and NewFrom the Great Pyramid to Machu Picchu: the ancient list of seven wonders, the new list chosen in 2007, and the stories behind each one.3 min read