Africa
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Helping Students Help Themselves - Volunteering in Nigeria
Nigeria is not for everyone, but volunteer Jason Gaskell knows it's the right place for him to be.
Marrakech Magic
Jacqui Currie braves the streets of Marrakech and relaxes in seclusion at La Mamounia.
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Asia
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Nepal - Beyond First Impression
Corinne Overman embarks on a journey to Nepal - land that would live with her for years and one she could only grasp by witnessing it first-hand.
Blow Horn!
Colin Todhunter has the horns he likes and the horns he doesn't - India is full of both!
Tokyo Disneyland
Natasha Noy heads to Tokyo and visits the Japanese theme-park obsession: Disney Sea.
Crime and Punishment
Jeff Eagar learned two very important lessons in Japan. 1. Goodness is the only investment that never fails. 2. Don't steal bikes.
Party 151
Brian O'Sullivan encounters Cuban 151, English stupidity and South Africa generosity...all in Hong Kong.
At Her Feet: The Mother Teresa House for the Destitute
Solbeam enters Mother Teresa House of the Destitute and learns a lesson in humility, recognition and love.
Fragile
By the time Philip Blazdell reaches the front of the queue, he will probably be a grand-father and his passport will have expired.
The Records from my Travel-Worn Satchel
Alastair Humphreys takes on Japan, the land of (cliche warning!) many contrasts
Past and Present Tense
Solbeam learns about the heart and soul of Tibet.
Seven Foot Square
Philip Blazdell wonders what it would be like to penetrate the Japanese mind and rummage around in the lingerie-drawer of their thoughts
Over the Seas and Far Away: I Wish You Were Here
Colin Todhunter wistfully recalls finding love on the road.
A Cruel Sea
Two hours before the tsunami struck, Alma Freeman was scuba diving. Two hours after, she sat perched on a peak, wondering when she could come down.
Aksu Jabagly and the Hidden Valley
Despite being 'deposited' by his horse, Tim Healing decides the fear of his first time on the animal is worth it once seeing the rewarding view.
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Central America
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Mango Season Madness
Catherine Mojsiewicz discovers Playa Zunzal by randomly picking a place on a map of the coast, and is overwhelmed by mango madness.
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Europe
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Dreaming of the Turkish Blue Coast
Justine has found the ideal escape from the wet Oregon winters: her second home in Selcuk, Turkey.
A Celtic Solstice
Kathryn Preston embarks on a quest to learn more about her heritage, her people and herself.
The Swiss Underpants
Ann spots three pairs of the fanciest men's underpants I had ever laid eyes on...you know, those skimpy, low-cut, nylon net Euro kind no red-blooded American male would be caught dead wearing, and promptly ruins them.
Madrid - Do it the Spanish Way
For a memorable first visit to Spain's capital you need to concentrate on three things - Sightseeing, Eating and Cocktails - but you must throw away your conventional routine and do it Madrid style!
Split Train Bulgarian Ordeal
David Leahy discovers that a nasty hangover can punish you in more ways than one.
Meeting Dostoyevsky's Grandson On a Private Tram/Rooftop Tour of Saint Petersburg
Elizabeth Simson (and her hostel-mates) get their own private tour though the damp, sleepy streets of Saint Petersburg.
Pillows Should Come With Instructions
Conor Grennan thinks the concept of the overnight bus is a great one in theory: it's cheaper than flying, you can avoid paying for accommodation, and you go to sleep and magically wake up in your destination city. This thought process is similar to the one that leads you decide in college to drink till you puke or to order stuffed-crust pizza from Pizza Hut.
Boating in London
Maurice Brandman lets you in on the secret of his favorite outing in London
Lock, Stock & Copenhagen
Ray Leung sees hookers, eats a Danish feast and talks to the cops in Copenhagen.
The Cotton Castle of Turkey
Regina Contreras Freeland has found the place she wants to retire...and the people that make it worthwhile!
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Middle East
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Arm Wrestling Arabs in Petra
Jason Hahn learns another valuable road-warrior lesson: Don't arm wrestle with Arab men for money.
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North America
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 Puerto Vallarta
Looking for a holiday destination that has something for everyone? Puerto Vallarta on Mexico's West Coast is the holiday makers "Pick n' Mix" with so much choice you won't know where to start!
Riverside, California - Who Said You Can't Come Home Again?
Carmen Matthews discovers that although you can't go home again...sometimes, it's even better than it was before.
Chicago - Walking the Windy City
Whether you need to work off a Chicago-style deep dish pizza or clear your head after a late night listening to jazz or blues there is no better remedy than to take a walk in the windy city.
The Colorful Life: Zante's Indian Pizza
Cindy Meyers ventures to the restaurant the San Francisco Guardian called "Best place to order food from if one of your friends wants Indian food and another wants pizza."
Hotel Santa Barbara
Laurel Miller returns to warm and sunny Santa Barbara - this time, as a guest in a hotel she's always admired.
Ray's Pizza & the Power Outage of 2003
Marcel Champigny asks, what's a honeymoon without a little adventure in the Big Apple?
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Pacific/Australia
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The First Signal From the Moon
Urged on by a movie, Douglas Spadotto checks out the world-famous dish.
5 Days Around Victoria
Douglas Spadotto tours Victoria on a motorcyle.
Offshore ACT
Douglas Spadotto checks out all that nature (and friendship) has to offer.
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