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Exploring Drama, northern Greece’s best
There’s been lots of drama in Greece lately. But you’ve probably not heard about Drama as a travel destination, given Greece is more famous for its islands or major cities. If you’re looking for somewhere unspoilt and (so far) untouched by tourists, this lush mountainous region tucked away in the no
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Green escapes: spectacular parks near great cities
Burned out by the relentless pace of your city break? These on-the-doorstep parks are perfect when you need to escape from the urban jungle.From sea cliffs south of London to a beach on the fringes of Hong Kong and a fanciful chateau on the edge of Paris, it’s worth taking time out of your hectic si
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Visiting Japans ghost island of Hashima
The small island of Hashima was once bustling with a community of 5000 people, who lived alongside the mines they worked. Abandoned in the 1970s, the island and its buildings had been left to the elements. But calls for its preservation, a cameo role in a Bond movie, and Unesco recognition have all
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The Okavango: why you need a safari in Botswanas delta
Sitting at the geographical heart of southern Africa, Botswanas Okavango Delta is the closest thing to Eden left on the planet. Amid the sandy thorn-scrub of the Kalahari Desert, its 15,000 square kilometres of champagne-coloured rivers, papyrus-choked reed beds and lily-covered lagoons represent on
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Lost cities: where to pretend you are Indiana Jones
Unearthing lost cities used to be the preserve of machete-wielding, Indiana Jones types, but advances in technology lie behind the most recent discoveries rather any derring-do in the jungle.One of the most groundbreaking recent finds lay hidden in Honduras’ near-impenetrable La Moskitia rainforest
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The road less pedalled: cycling in the USA
The USA is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, from sun-kissed coastlines and deserts to vast wetlands and mountain ranges. One of the best ways to see the great American outdoors is by bike. Why? Travelling on two wheels is not only immersive – it can take you totally off th
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The allure and attractions of St Helena
It’s hard to think of an isolated speck of land more synonymous with inaccessibility than St Helena. After all, this seemingly lost island in the middle of the South Atlantic was chosen as the place of Napoleon’s final exile. But there is so much more here for the traveller – hike past soaring crags
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Eight must
Iceland’s tourism boom is bringing planeloads of happy explorers to popular routes like the Golden Circle. Yet just one hour north of Reykjavík, grand West Iceland remains off the beaten track.It unfurls in a spectacular array of ice caves, lava tubes and open sea, while its petite towns offer super
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Hidden Rome: a guide to the citys best
Rome is one of the world’s most visited tourist destinations and its most popular attractions receive millions of visitors each year. Thankfully though, the city is so packed with world-class museums, churches and gardens that it’s easy to escape the crowds and find a little corner that’s all your o
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Secret Hong Kong: singalong parlours and modern monasteries
It’s hard to keep anything in Hong Kong a secret for long. The walls between the world city and the world are thin; its people travel far and frequently, and they talk loudly.But the city has some wonderful experiences that are not widely known, due to accessibility issues or simply because they hav
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Meet a traveller: Hazen Audel, survival expert
Hazen Audel – biologist, teacher, artist and survival guide – has spent the last 20 years of his life living among and learning from some of the world’s most fascinating indigenous tribes, in some of the world’s most remote regions.But despite such exotic experiences, simplicity remains at the core
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Uruguay outside the box: a guide to its unconventional experiences
Sandwiched between tourism giants Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay might suffer from ‘middle child’ syndrome. Lip service is paid to the Portuguese-founded Colonia del Sacramento, but often only as a day trip from Buenos Aires. Confirmed carnivores sing the praises of Mercado del Puerto, Montevideo’s m
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A weekend in the Wild West: Nevada’s historic towns
Lying between the outdoor charms of Lake Tahoe to the west and the hedonist charms of Vegas to the south, the small towns of Virginia City, Carson City and Genoa hold an appeal all their own, with plenty of historic and modern attractions to while away a weekend. Spend a night in each to soak up the
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The reinvention of Reno: new reasons to visit Nevadas Biggest Little City
Reno, a town known for gambling, divorce and long-dead silver mines, is turning its luck around. Cocktail bars and farm-to-table restaurants are breaking with the citys seedy past, art galleries are tapping into newfound creative energy and adventure tour operators are offering a different kind of r
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Tech
Back away from your iPhone – this is a travel intervention. Do you ask about wifi before you’ve checked in? Instinctively arrange meals to fit an Instagram frame? Do you miss the magic of wildlife migrations and waterfalls in your hurry to edit the perfect Snapchat Story?Help is at hand, digital tra
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Ireland’s best remote surf spots
Ireland may not have Hawaii’s water temperature, but with an unadulterated Atlantic coastline, immaculate beaches without the crowds and big, year-round swells created by the Gulf Stream, its one of the finest surfing destinations in the world. Here’s our pick of Ireland’s best remote surf spots. Ju
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Must
Lonely Planet has produced this article for China Tourism. All editorial views are those of Lonely Planet alone and reflect our policy of editorial independence and impartiality.The unmoving landscapes of the Silk Road have enchanted travellers for millennia. Sights along the route have lasted down
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Force fields: where to experience the Star Wars universe
If you’ve felt a disturbance in the Force lately, you’re not alone: millions of film fans are awaiting the new Star Wars movie, which comes out this week.Whether the reboot gives devotees new hope for the franchise or proves to be a phantom menace remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: you’ll
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Malaysia: 15 sights that will put Perak on your travel wishlist
If you draw a blank at the name ‘Perak’, you aren’t alone. This rugged part of Malaysia receives only a trickle of foreign visitors, despite its wild terrain and profusion of sights. Temples teeter atop limestone cliffs, wondrous caves yawn among expanses of virgin rainforest, and the region’s famou
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Mao
Gazing over a map of China, Zunyi appears far from the fray. The city is situated in the middle of landlocked Guizhou province, in the remote, mountainous and ethnically diverse southwest. Yet despite its obscurity, almost everyone in China has heard of Zunyi.This is because in early 1935, the battl
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