Six Minutes Somewhere Else

There's another side to Oregon's magnificent Pacific coast forests – the Alvord Desert: a peaceful, sun-baked salt pan that inhabits the state's more remote southeastern quarter.Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.For more details see the Visit Oregon website.

The crimson rosella is possibly the most resplendent bird in Australia. It provides a riot of colour on a searingly hot January afternoon in Canberra.Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.For more information on Australia’s capital city see the Visit Canberra website.

Out of control on a husky-drawn sled in the wilds of a Finnish winter wonderland. Photo © copyright Matthew Brace. For more information see the Visit Finland website.

Taking a slow, relaxing, winter walk along the Philosopher’s Path in Japan’s former capital, Kyoto.Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.For more information see the Kyoto Tourism website.

A private Christmas concert courtesy of one of nature’s most amazing singing performers, a lone but very tuneful robin. Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.For more information on visiting the UK in winter, see the Visit Britain website.

A peaceful, sun-drenched day watching carefree goats traversing Oman's spectacular desert mountains.Photo © copyright Matthew Brace      Find more information on this amazing country at the Visit Oman website.

A beatific dawn moment on the shore of Minnesota's Lake Itasca, the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi.Photo credit: Leslie Hough for Explore Minnesota.

Enjoying a fragrant Indian night on the slow train to Delhi. Photo © copyright Matthew Brace.

Experiencing the magnificent Rub' Al Khali (or Empty Quarter) with an Emirati friend. Photo © copyright Matthew Brace