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The worlds best places to see autumn colours
The dog days of summer are over. But despite the chill in the air, there’s no need to be downhearted. Autumn is the most spectacular season, a last hurrah before the bitter winds of winter take hold.Pull on your walking boots and head to one of these stunning destinations to witness glorious autumn
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A wild camper’s guide to the world
Waking up surrounded by natural beauty and experiencing the solitude of the countryside is what lures many a traveller to wild camping.As romantic as it sounds, there are still rules to consider – rules that not only make the experience safe and rewarding, but also preserve such special places for t
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Ever peered through the razor-sharp jaws of a great white shark? Or gone fishing with a grizzly bear? Here are nine animal experiences to get your adrenalin pumping.Track gorillas in the Ugandan jungle Endemic to the forests of central Africa, gorillas are among the planet’s most endangered creat
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How to interact ethically with elephants in Thailand
For many people, riding on the back of an elephant in Thailand is the ultimate bucket list experience. However, there’s now overwhelming evidence to support claims by animal welfare experts that this form of tourism is not only unsustainable, but ultimately harmful for Asia’s gentle giants.You can b
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The best places to swim with whale sharks
Swimming alongside the largest fish in the sea is one of the ultimate bucket-list experiences. Lucky, then, that there are a handful of destinations around the world where in-season sightings of whale sharks are almost guaranteed. Remember to keep a respectful distance from the gentle giants, resist
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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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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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Finding Europes Big Five: wildlife
Go down to the woods in eastern Finland and you’re in for a big surprise. The deep forests, clear lakes and berry-filled swamps in this off-the-radar corner of the country are perfect for spotting Europe’s Big Five – bears, wolverine, wolves, lynx and elk. Retreat to a hide for the night and you’ll
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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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Meet a traveller: Mireya Mayor, primatologist and world explorer
Dubbed the ‘female Indiana Jones’, Mireya Mayor is an adventurer and then some... Taking the career path less travelled – going from NFL cheerleader to anthropologist – Mayor’s love for exploration and conservation has led her to some of the most biodiverse places in the world.Ever at the heart of t
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How to be a better spotter: the golden rules of watching wildlife
Birdwatchers and other species of traveller with a passion for watching wildlife are a breed apart. Millions of them migrate across the globe every year in the hope of a sighting, spending serious money as they go.The thrill of seeing an animal, however fleetingly, in its natural habitat has turned
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Birdwatching in Malaysia: an essential guide
More than 750 bird species can be found under Malaysia’s chattering jungle canopies – that’s a whole lot of feathers for a relatively small nation. Whether you’re an avid birder or a newbie who doesn’t know a heron from a hornbill, the wild plumages, delicate calls and orchestrated movements of Mala
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Diving in paradise: underwater adventures in Palau
Diving is Palaus biggest drawcard, and for good reason. This western Pacific archipelago boasts an amazing mix of pristine reefs, vertigo-inducing drop-offs, thrilling drift dives, abundant marine life and fascinating WWII shipwrecks. To top it off, waters are warm year-round and diving facilities a
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USAs top 10 natural wonders
The third biggest country on earth, the USA packs spectacular biodiversity within its borders. Between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, you’ll encounter hot desert playas and plateaus, skyscraping mountain ranges topped by glaciers, rolling grasslands where millions of bison once roamed, tropical ra
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Botswana: the rewards of self
Botswana may have a reputation as the most exclusive safari destination in Africa, but it does offer an incredibly tempting alternative to the fly-in, upmarket-tented-camp experience: the more budget-friendly self-drive safari. Botswana is made for road (and road-less) trips – it is big-sky country,
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Best outdoor activities in southern Utah
There’s something about the coyote-meets-road-runner desertscape of southern Utah that attracts outdoor adventurers. In fact, there’s so much to do that you could spend a lifetime exploring the slot canyons, buffed-out slickrock trails and sinuous rivers. Get ready to get dirty – we mean really dirt
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The ultimate playground: plan a Botswana safari for kids
While animals are an endless source of fascination for children, organising a family safari in a logistically challenging destination like Botswana can be tricky. Get it right, though, and there are few more rewarding family holidays. Pre-trip planning: how to inspire young explorersResearch con
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Best of the Rockies: how to choose a national park
If youre like most, you probably already have an image in your mind of what the Rocky Mountain region is like – a string of jagged, snow-capped peaks, a wide-open meadow or a sheer-walled river canyon. But it’s a big territory. Where do you even begin? If you’re a first-timer to the Rockies, you
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What to do when you encounter dangerous animals
Theres no better story than an encounter with a charging bull elephant. That said, you want to make sure you live to tell the tale.Whether you are spotting the Big Five on a wildlife drive in Africa, staking out polar bears in Canada, or photographing wild monkeys in Asia, the first rule to remember
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Wild isles: seven great wildlife experiences off Britains coast
Brilliant blue seas teeming with marine life. Cliff faces bearing vast, precarious colonies of sea birds. Moorland roamed by hulking deer. The UK’s islands are beautiful and most are largely untouched, making them wonderful places to see the very best in British wildlife. Puffin watching on the
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