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    The popular image of Spain as a land of bullfights, flamenco, sherry and ruined castles derives from Andalucía, the southernmost territory and the most quintessentially Spanish part of the Iberian Peninsula. Above […]
    4 months, 1 week ago
  • The Rough Guide to Istanbul is the perfect introduction to a vibrant mega-city, fast-becoming as popular for its nightlife and arts scene as it is for its unique historical heritage. All the major Byzantine and […]
    4 months, 2 weeks ago
  • The new Rough Guide to New Zealand is the definitive guide to the world's adventure capital. Now in full-colour throughout, it contains dozens of tempting colour photos illustrating the country's iconic landmarks […]
    4 months, 2 weeks ago
  • Designed for the iPad 2 upwards, The Rough Guide Big Trip South America gives you the lowdown on the very best of the continent, taking in Colombian beaches, Peruvian treks, stargazing in Chile and the wildlife of […]
    4 months, 2 weeks ago
  • The new, full-colour Rough Guide to Peru is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating country, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all regions. Discover Peru's highlights, with expert information on […]
    4 months, 2 weeks ago
  • Pocket Rough Guide Marrakesh is your essential guide to Morocco's alluring capital; covering all the key sights, hotels, restaurants, shops and bars you need to know about. Slim, stylish and utterly pocketable, […]
    4 months, 2 weeks ago
  • The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget is the ultimate guide for budget-conscious independent travellers visiting this fascinating region. Updated by young, enthusiastic writers, the guide has detailed […]
    4 months, 2 weeks ago
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    The sun was setting on the town of Siem Reap as I clung to the back of my moto driver. Threading our way through traffic, we rode out until town finally gave way to forest and we entered the Angkor site. In front […]
    4 months, 2 weeks ago
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    It never looked this icy on TV. And it certainly never looked this steep. But then cameras have a way of warping reality: they make people look ever so slightly bigger; and they make downhill-skiing runs look a […]
    4 months, 2 weeks ago
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    The Amazon is a land of true superlatives. The biggest river system in the world, it features eight of its top twenty longest waterways across 80,000 square kilometres of navigable passages, and churns a fifth of […]
    5 months ago
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    From King Kong to Coming to America, New York City has played host to an immense number of films over the years; the city is probably more mapped on celluloid than any other place in America. On this giant Rough […]
    6 months ago