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On the top of the flattest area you could imagine, suddenly a long mountain of sand rises. The Erg Chebbi dunes of wind-blown sand near the little town of Merzouga are renowned for their great height and size.

Sep 11, 20205 min read

Morocco's 10 best natural wonders

Giraffes herded in the Savannah.

Dec 11, 20197 min read

Top tips to make your African safari more affordable

Shot from the inside of a 4WD, the image looks past the female drive to a huge elephant outside the front window.

Oct 31, 20196 min read

Are you ready for a self-drive safari in Africa?

Oct 16, 20197 min read

Travelling to Africa with my young daughters: a father's story

Rihanna at the BET Awards Show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, USA on 23 June 2019; she wears a black leather coat, a sparkly silver necklace and is playfully sticking her tongue out.

Jul 15, 20195 min read

Where to travel based on your favourite Rihanna song

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Jul 8, 20194 min read

Where to go in September for 'the journey'

Sparkling water laps at the beach, lined with small white and blue boats.

Jun 27, 20195 min read

Travel in September: the expert's choice

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Jun 13, 20195 min read

Where to go in August for adventure

A large overland truck looks much like a piece of lego as it sits on the red Namibian soil surrounded by massive, bulbous rock monoliths at Spitzkoppe @ Sarah Reid / Lonely Planet

May 16, 20195 min read

Africa: what to expect on an overland tour

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Mar 1, 20197 min read

Serendipity: the reward for getting lost on your travels

Passengers on a truck in Africa

Nov 27, 20187 min read

Strangers turned saviours: the unsung heroes we met on the road

Camel drivers and camels silhouetted against the sunset at dusk in the desert.

Oct 15, 20186 min read

Desert odyssey: planning your trip to the Tunisian Sahara

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Oct 1, 20188 min read

Picking the right set of wheels for a classic road trip

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Sep 6, 20187 min read

Best places for a second go at life’s firsts

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Sep 6, 20186 min read

Top tips for taking a road trip with kids

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Aug 28, 20187 min read

Once in a lifetime: travellers share their best moments from the road

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Columns at the archaeological site of Thugga/Dougga with the valley of Oued Khalled beyond..

Aug 28, 20188 min read

Five best day trips from Tunis

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Jul 11, 20187 min read

Strap yourself in: the world's most extreme road trips

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Apr 18, 20187 min read

Highway to hell: road trip fails and how to avoid them

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Jan 15, 20185 min read

What to pack: Egypt's Sinai Trail

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May 23, 20175 min read

Where to go in July for relaxation

Simien Mountains trekking

Sep 22, 20164 min read

Trekking Ethiopia's Simien Mountains

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Aug 1, 20162 min read

Africa's wildest experiences

Sossusvlei

Jun 14, 20166 min read

Get the most out of Namibia’s greatest natural spectacle: Namib-Naukluft National Park

Jagged rocky cliffs on Saint Helena Island.

Sep 4, 20156 min read

The allure and attractions of St Helena

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Oct 16, 20137 min read

Ten of the world's best city hikes

Aug 17, 20103 min read

Four fabulous things to do in Madagascar

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