For first-time visitors to Australia visits to Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and the Great Barrier Reef are a must but Kangaroo Island, situated off the coast of Adelaide, is fast becoming a popular addition to tours for those wanting to delve further into the wildlife of the country. Lou Payton, one of our Australia specialists, recounts her recent visit to the island.
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Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and one of the most diverse, with a huge array of landscapes, people and culture. Although famous for the Amazon, its beaches, football and samba, there is in fact a great deal more to the country. Cities such as Rio, Salvador and Brasilia boast striking architecture, the Pantanal has some of the best wildlife spotting opportunities in Latin America and there are endless walking options in some of its less well known national parks.
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Before embarking on my travels through Southeast Asia, I must confess that I did not know too much about the countries making up Indochina - namely Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos – apart from glowing recommendations from those who had been before me. However, as I researched my trip, my appetite was truly whetted for what I was about to see and experience. I soon learned that amongst the plethora of interesting places to visit within the region are a total of nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites; places recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation as being of such unique interest to the world that they have been afforded special preservation status.
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No greater feat of construction exists on earth than the Great Wall of China, a real accomplishment for a project that was started over 200 years before the birth of Christ. Myth or not, the claim that the Great Wall can be seen from space underlines its position at the top of any list of iconic places to visit.
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Vancouver Island is located off the West Coast of mainland Canada. At 290 miles in length and 50 miles wide, it is the world’s 43rd largest island and a place that manages to condense most of the highlights of Canada. James Butler, Programme Manager for this area, recounts his arrival on the island and proceeds, like the other members of the Canada team, to pick out his own personal highlights of the island.
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Having travelled extensively in New Zealand and spent much of my time exploring the country by foot, it is only natural that some of my most memorable moments have been spent touring around one of the country’s most iconic national parks and home to its highest mountain, Mount Cook. Aoraki, or Mount Cook, stands at an impressive 3,754 metres tall and lies in the Southern Alps the mountain range that breaks through the length of the South Island. It is here that many visitors to the country have caught their first glimpse of the dramatic peaks that the South Island has become so renowned for and it is here that I, like so many others, have discovered their love of the mountains and the great outdoors.
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We support a number of charities across the world and it is always thrilling to hear back from them with news of successes or future projects.
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Until recently most visitors to Mozambique have focused their travels on the beach, either the Bazaruto Archipelago in the South or the Quirimba Archipelago in the North. In 2009 however two new areas started to open up: the Gorongosa National Park in central Mozambique and the Nacala Region on the coast. With an increased network of flights both places are now easily accessed. We sent two of our specialists to see what these areas were all about.
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Egypt is one of the world’s oldest destinations, attracting visitors since the time of the ancient Greeks. Dates and facts are interesting but it’s the insight into life, both ancient and modern, that bring Egypt alive. With this in mind, we handpick all our guides and they come no better than Magdy Zayed, Audley local guide and Egyptologist. Here he tell us about his life, his interests, his views on how Cairo has changed and what the future holds for the Middle East’s most populous city.
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The Himalaya region spans six countries and is the world’s highest mountain range. With so much history, culture and dramatic landscapes to see, we have picked out the highlights of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and northern India. To some, a visit to this area of the world means days of tough trekking, but this doesn’t always have to be the case. Take a scenic flight to Everest, embark on a more sedate walking trip through the Tibetan countryside or stay at a tea estate. What’s more, many of these countries can be combined into a single trip, making for the ultimate Himalayan journey.
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With many clients choosing to travel for two weeks, due to work constraints or other reasons, we thought we would start a series of features on the perfect 14 days in some of our favourite destinations. Marc Dolman kicks off the series with his perfect 14 days in Japan.
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Phil Chanel recounts his most recent trek in Peru and draws some very different experiences to his previous walking trips in the country.
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