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Savika (rodeo) in Madagascar’s Central Highlands
12 November 2009
The last thing I had expected to do in Madagascar was wrestle a bull, but that’s exactly what happened....
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Madagascar’s Crocodile Caves in Ankarana National Park
12 November 2009
Lemurs may be Madagascar’s biggest draw card, but cave-dwelling crocodiles are what drew me to...
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Lonely Planet: Roads Less Travelled Ethiopia itinerary
10 November 2009
A day spent negotiating Harar’s maze of cobblestone alleyways is the perfect start for a journey...
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Hiking the Meket escarpment
10 November 2009
At a height of 3500 metres, sharp wind cuts through thin clothes. With the wind comes rain that feels...
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Harar’s prayer-trance ceremony
09 November 2009
A handful of incense hits the glowing charcoal, unleashing a fragranced fog. It blurs the vision and...
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Travelling in the Sahara Desert
22 October 2009
Travelling in the Sahara Desert requires a major shift in perspective. The landscape is so vast that...
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Skiing in Morocco
22 October 2009
Skiing in Morocco is more novelty than sport, but I couldn’t pass up the chance to investigate....
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Tell us your tale of the unexpected
17 October 2009
Ever found a Picasso in a flea market in Paris? Been lost in Lisbon? Ripped off in Rome? Romanced in...
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Get the giggles in Madagascar
16 October 2009
Stephen Fry, star of the BBC’s hit show Last Chance to See, has just returned from one of his favourite...
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Cities you really hate
09 October 2009
A couple of weeks ago, we published a list of your ‘least favourite’ destinations. Reaction...
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Insider tips: Cape Town
21 September 2009
Known as the Mother City, Cape Town’s colour and calm can entrance and beguile. Here are some...
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DIY Cairo: streets to stroll
15 September 2009
Contrary to first impressions of careening buses and crammed sidewalks, Cairo is an excellent city for...
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South Africa on a shoestring
10 September 2009
Travelling in South Africa is not as cheap as in many less-developed African countries. However, it’s...
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Zanzibar by moped - the ultimate ride
10 September 2009
It’s no wonder that Zanzibar gets the lion’s (sultan’s?) share of attention on the Zanzibar...
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World’s worst shark infested beaches
08 September 2009
We all know that in theory we’re more likely to be struck by lightning or win the lottery than be eaten...
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World’s worst sleepless nights
08 September 2009
Travellers learn to grab forty winks in some pretty taxing situations: overnight bus trips, hostel rooms...
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Spotting wildlife in Niger’s Aïr & Ténéré Natural Reserves
31 July 2009
Sure, you can come to Africa and spot the Big Five, but here’s a reserve hosting other beasties ...
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Marrakesh with children
23 July 2009
Labyrinthine Marrakesh is a great place for kids: there’s plenty to see and do, and plenty of room...
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The world’s greatest natural wonders
22 July 2009
What are the most amazing natural wonders on the planet? It’s a question I got asked today by the...
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Essential tips for Morocco
12 June 2009
Moroccans are famously hospitable and love showing visitors their country. You’ll meet plenty of...
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