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Places I've been
Spain, France, New Zealand, Cuba, United States, Singapore, Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece
Places I'd like to visit
Peru, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Italy, Thailand
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This beautiful land, characterized by great tracts of virgin forest and deep river valleys, is home to ancient monasteries such as Pemayangtse and Tashiding and the attractive but rapidly developing town of […]10 hours, 43 minutes ago -
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Mindanao, the massive island at the foot of the Philippine archipelago, is in many ways the cultural heart of the country, a place where indigenous tribes still farm their ancient homelands and Christians live […] -
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The main Christian religious holidays and the Muslim festival of Id al-Fitr are observed, as well as secular national holidays. Other Muslim festivals are not public holidays but are observed in Muslim areas. […]14 hours, 34 minutes ago -
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Costs Although prices have risen since dollarization, those on a tight budget should be able to get by on about $15–20 (£10–14) per day, with the occasional treat. Spending $30–40 (£20–£27) daily will get you […]16 hours, 15 minutes ago -
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Justly one of Palawan’s top attractions, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (aka Underground River; w), protects a unique underwater river system that cuts through the […]16 hours, 21 minutes ago -
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Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, Ōsaka’s Kansai International Airport and Centrair near Nagoya are the main international flight gateways, with Tokyo’s Haneda Airport also set to offer more international […]16 hours, 24 minutes ago -
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Cinemas To an English-speaking visitor’s joy, films are almost always shown with the original soundtrack and Portuguese subtitles. Listings are in local newspapers and screenings are cheap (around €8), with […]16 hours, 30 minutes ago -
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Both the Republic and the North have a wide range of daily and weekly newspapers, the latter often county-based in their coverage. The choices for Ireland-based TV are more limited both sides of the border, but […]16 hours, 43 minutes ago -
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Costs Despite its reputation as being an outrageously expensive country, prices in Japan have dropped or at least stabilized in recent years, and with a little planning it is a manageable destination even for […]1 week, 5 days ago -
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Viewed by many Ecuadorians as the nation’s playground, the northern coast is home to dozens of popular beach resorts, all within a day’s drive of the capital. Busloads of serranos trundle down from the highlands […]1 week, 5 days ago -
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Located at the heart of Southeast Asia, on the busy aviation corridor between Europe and Australasia, Malaysia enjoys excellent international air links. Of Malaysia’s regional airports, those in Kota Kinabalu, […]1 week, 5 days ago -
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MALARGÜE is a laidback town 186km south of San Rafael by the RN-144 and the RN-40. The biggest settlement in the far southern portion of Mendoza Province, it’s less of a destination in itself, and more – like San […]1 week, 6 days ago -
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The highlight of any trip to southernmost Mendoza Province, yet overlooked by most visitors because of its relative inaccessibility, LA PAYUNIA, protected by the Reserva Provincial La Payunia, is a fabulously wild […]1 week, 6 days ago -
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As the old cliché testifies, it's often the journey not the destination that's most rewarding. With that in mind, here's ten spectacular journeys around Britain.
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Costs The developed tourist resorts and big cities are invariably more expensive than more remote towns, and certain other areas also have noticeably higher prices – among them the industrialized north. Prices […]2 weeks ago -
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Inter-city transport in India may not be the fastest or the most comfortable in the world, but it’s cheap, goes more or less everywhere, and generally gives you the option of train or bus, sometimes plane, and […]2 weeks ago -
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GUAYAQUIL was for years regarded as one of Ecuador’s most dangerous cities, but following major regeneration programmes and public safety campaigns it has dramatically improved, with the central district now an […]2 weeks ago -
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Anyone who’s ever eaten sushi, read manga, or sipped sake may feel they know something about this slinky archipelago of some 6800 volcanic islands. And yet, from the moment of arrival in Japan, it’s almost as if […] -
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Costs On the whole, Cambodia is an inexpensive place to visit; though, like everywhere, prices are starting to creep up. Most tourists won’t notice the difference, but for Cambodians, many of whom have difficulty […]2 weeks ago -
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One look at a relief map of Taiwan shows you its huge adventure sports potential; bisected by northeast Asia’s highest mountains and with the rushing rivers and sheer cliffs of the east coast, this hidden paradise […]2 weeks ago -
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Costa Rica’s Sarapiquí region stretches around the top of Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo and west to the village of San Miguel, from where Volcán Arenal and the western lowlands are easily accessible by road. […]2 weeks ago -
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The cultural and financial capital of the US, if not the world, New York City is an adrenaline-charged, history-laden place that holds immense romantic appeal for visitors. Its past is visible in the tangled lanes […] -
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Thinking of visiting Mexico for the first time? Watch a few films before you go. Like great works of fiction, movies often provide an illuminating insight into the culture of a country, its landscape and its […] -
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Rough Guides' The Best Places to Stay in Britain on a Budget reviews over 250 establishments, from the Isles of Scilly to Orkney and Windermere to Winchester, taking in rural B&Bs, cool townhouses, historic inns, […] -
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