Tips & articles
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Get out on the highway
06 February 2012
From a trans-African odyssey to the glamour of Amalfi by way of the wild western fringe of New Zealand’s South...
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Beyond the Big Five: insider tips from a safari guide
31 January 2012
One minute the zebra is giving itself a dust bath, enjoying a newfound freedom from parasites, and the next minute,...
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Classic campervan capers
18 January 2012
Take the open road, some glorious scenery, and the right to camp wherever you like – hey presto, you’ve got...
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South African safaris for first-timers: 8 tips
18 December 2011
Update: Kruger National Park was affected by flooding in January 2012. Most of the camps are now open, but some...
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An (almost) endless journey: the Tour d’Afrique
24 August 2011
A common workday daydream is to embark on a vacation that never ends. One adventure outfitter called Tour d’Afrique Ltd....
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Drawn from life: the world’s most fascinating artists’ gardens
03 August 2011
One-off imaginations have turned these gardens into offbeat wonderlands. Get your green on and go wandering!1. Las Pozas, MexicoEdward James...
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Riding the rails: classic train journeys of the world
02 August 2011
Hand the porter your luggage, climb aboard and relive the golden days of railroading on these spectacular journeys.Copper Canyon Railway, MexicoThe...
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Top 10 flashiest lighthouses
06 June 2011
Strikingly tall structures perched on rough windswept coastlines hearkening back to an earlier seafaring time in history, lighthouses are a...
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Top 10 destinations for twitchers
14 May 2011
If you don’t know what a ‘twitcher’ is then this list is probably not for you – then again, perhaps...
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South Africa: away from Cape Town
09 May 2011
Every country in the world displays some diversity, but South Africa takes some beating.If you’ve seen the popular cities –...
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South Africa: travel books to read before you go
02 March 2011
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s South Africa guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for...
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Travel trivia: 10 geeky facts from around the globe
14 February 2011
All-surprising stats and fantastical facts, our info nerds’ world tour will have you pointing out the planet’s most unknown ‘did...
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Dive in! 10 best underwater experiences.
02 December 2010
Would you like to be under the sea? Even if diving with sharks isn’t your thing, there are underwater cocktails...
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Travel highlights from Planet Earth
02 December 2010
Planet Earth, BBC’s award-winning documentary brought together some of the most stunning nature footage from over 200 locations in 62...
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Five lesser-known spots in five not-so-secret destinations
21 October 2010
Sometimes the best sights aren’t always the most obvious, or the most famous. Sure, the Sydney Opera House is amazing...
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How to take great wildlife pictures
15 October 2010
It is said that great wildlife photography comes from the heart and not the head. Whatever the case, capturing the...
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Top 10 underground experiences
14 October 2010
With the 33 Chilean miners – and their rescuers – now all safely rescued from two months trapped underground, chances...
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Falling in love with Cape Town
10 October 2010
South Africa’s Mother City, with its cloud-draped Table Mountain, golden beaches and bountiful vineyards, captures people’s hearts.Few cities contain a...
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Ultimate party cities
15 August 2010
Looking to tread terrain still untouched by foreign stag expeditions? Want to unwind in luxury or drink up the sun?...
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Top 10 places to run a marathon
03 August 2010
If you’ve loved London, nailed New York and sailed through Sydney, then it’s time to look further afield for your...
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The Global World Cup
24 July 2010
Featured post: Spain’s big win — as seen from a tiny Spanish village.Fans around the world are in a football...
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Top 5 wildlife parks in South Africa
23 July 2010
South Africa encompasses one of the most diverse landscapes on the entire continent, with habitats ranging from verdant forests, stony...
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Best places to get married - and best places to go after a break up!
19 July 2010
From the giddy heights of romance and commitment to the best places to be miserable and alone, we’ve got places...
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South Africa’s Western Cape: the secret coast
16 July 2010
South Africa’s Western Cape is full of famously delightful areas, such as the Winelands and Garden Route, but the West...
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