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Travel literature review: AA Gill is Further Away

13 February 2012

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The greatest races to watch live

19 December 2011

With the London Olympics on in 2012, we were inspired to take a tour of the world through the eyes...

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The world’s hottest cool places

10 November 2011

The rewards for braving the cold are many. The northern hemisphere offers wonderful winter travel, with fewer crowds than in...

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Amazing indoor spaces of the world

02 November 2011

In recent years, I’ve developed a special appreciation for indoor spaces. I find them fascinating and even comforting, particularly during...

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Top 10 works of engineering genius

19 September 2011

Those monuments you’ve crossed the planet to see – they’re big, but are they clever? Well, yes, actually they are....

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Subway stations worth getting off the train for

19 September 2011

Sometimes a train station isn’t just a means to an end – it’s a destination in itself. These artful stops...

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Sky high: the best sights from above

16 August 2011

If you really want a memorable view of your travels, get up high for an angel’s-eye view of these breathtakers:1. ...

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Best bars to taste that local flavour

15 March 2011

Drinking with the locals isn’t hard in these 10 bars (although you’ll more than likely be drinking with a few...

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10 best beach cities

20 January 2011

If you’re thinking about your next getaway but aren’t sure whether to take a city break or a beach holiday,...

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A perfect day in Dubai

02 December 2010

Beneath the mantle of glitz and glamour, Dubai‘s subtle and seductive charms could easily be overlooked. But lift the cloak...

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A shopper’s guide to Dubai

01 December 2010

Dubai loves to shop. The city has just about perfected the art of the mall, which is the de facto...

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Dubai’s first national park

22 November 2010

Oil, shopping malls and skyscrapers long ago upstaged the vast Arabian Desert from which the city of Dubai grows. Recently...

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Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula: travel books to read before you go

06 October 2010

This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in...

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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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10 best places to have a mid-life crisis

27 July 2010

Looking for a bit of reinvention? In this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show you where to...

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Hotel rooms with a view

22 July 2010

There are certain hotels whose little luxuries are well worth charging to the expense account, and others with such stellar...

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Dubai's eclectic skyline: from wind-towers to architectural fantasies

20 July 2010

Dubai is a world unto its own, and in this world the polarity of East and West converges in an...

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From camels to cricket: Dubai's world of sport

13 July 2010

Camel Races While the traditional sport of camel racing was originally only practised at weddings and special events, these days...

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Dubai's compelling museum

13 July 2010

The Dubai museum is a must-see attraction in Dubai, not only for the ancient building in which it is housed,...

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Top 10 ways to burn cash in Dubai

12 July 2010

Multicultural, materialistic and moving forward at a pace like no other city, Dubai is the little city-state that could. From...

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Sex and the City's Abu Dhabi

31 May 2010

The biggest surprise in Sex and the City 2 isn’t that the girls are back sporting clothes you can’t afford...

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10 places that don’t exist (but should)

05 January 2010

We’ve all read a book or watched a movie and wished the places it transported us to were real. ...

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Top 10 Airports

10 December 2009

Because sometimes it’s not the journey, or the destination, that matters…1. Changi Airport, Singapore (SIN)Changi is the Meryl Streep of...

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The Dubai 'crash': what does it mean for travellers?

01 December 2009

Last week, the owners of Dubai World requested a six-month extension on paying off its debts. Hot on the heels...

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Essential tips for Dubai

12 June 2009

Want to keep your cool and your cash in Dubai? This glorious megatropolis of mind-boggling architecture is perched on the...

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