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Battling Knee-High Insurgency – Morocco
Chris Hamilton’s eight weeks of stop, drop and rol
Should Teenagers Be Forced To Travel?
Should Teenagers Be Forced To Travel? North America Some months from now – never mind how long precisely – having hopefully enough money in my purse, and nothing in particular to interest me at home, I think I will fly about a little and see another part of the world. Yep. Looks like ol’ Hermy
Losing My Virginity
Losing My Virginity Can you remember losing your virginity? Was it on a school trip, scout camp, or that holiday in North Wales with your parents when you were eleven? I’m talking travel now, not sex, but there are more similarities than you might think. Travel brings with it great excitement, but does it also
Traveling: The World’s Greatest Endurance Sport
If overnight bus riding was an Olympic sport, Lynn
Getting a Meal – Bangkok, Thailand
Getting a Meal Bangkok, Thailand Thai cuisine in Bangkok offers more choices than the usual pad thai or spring rolls, although those staples are found everywhere. The Thais like their food super spicy, so if you can’t handle the heat, learn to ask for less. “Mai chawp phet” (sounds like “my chop pet”) means “I […]
How Not To Arrive In A Foreign Country – Antananarivo, Madagascar
Andy Maloney quickly learns a few important lesson
Angola Travel Facts
The Basics Country: Angola Where is it?: Angola sits in southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Namibia and Democratic Republic of the Congo Why do people go here?: Due to a 25 year civil war, Angola is not safe for travelers. What are the main entry points?: There are occasional flights from regional
Berlin Travel Facts
The Basics City Name: Berlin Where is it located?: Berlin is located in the northern half of Germany, near the east side. Why do people go there?: Berlin is a sharply modern city that has taken pains to remember its past. The modern architecture is stunningly breathtaking, and sits side by side with pieces of
In The Rough: Sierra Leone’s Diamond Industry
Matt Brown discovers that the diamond miners of Si
Ten Things to Know When Taking the Ferry to Tangier – Tangier, Morocco, Africa
A tongue-in-cheek look by Keith Hatton on 10 tips
Is It Possible to Climb Table Mountain in One Hour? – Cape Town, South Africa
Huffing and puffing, Lee Abbamonte and company try
Japanese Strategies for Climbing the Great Pyramids
Through the wisdom of Japanese backpackers, David