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The Rough Guide to 2019

The Rough Guide to 2019

Forget the short days and cold mornings... a new year offers the chance to plan a whole 12 months' worth of travel and adventure. And we're raring to go. From n…

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What you need to know about visiting the Himalayas

What you need to know about visiting the Himalayas

There is no mountain range mightier than the Himalayas, an awe-inspiring crest of snow-blanketed peaks which lifts the plains of the Indian subcontinent to the …

22 Jan 2019 • Daniel Stables insert_drive_file Article
An expert’s guide: the best area to stay in Rome

An expert’s guide: the best area to stay in Rome

You’ve booked your flight to Italy, now where to stay? Whatever kind of trip you're planning, co-author of the Rough Guide to Rome Natasha Foges has the lowd…

22 Jan 2019 • Natasha Foges insert_drive_file Article
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