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I travelled for one month across the north of Argentina. I had limited time, so... -

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I was living in London with my sister, Lisa. Lisa had an idea for us... -

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On my second trip to South America, I visited Chile twice. I had a round... -

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I travelled around the Greek islands for 6 weeks in July and August of 2008.... -

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I have to say no. It's just ok. There are some nice churches and a... -

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Where is San Marino? You might be forgiven for never having heard of it. San Marino... -

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Yes, Malta is really worth it. I expected another Cyprus. Both are historic mediterranean islands... -

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Travel? Waste of time or life-changing experience? Note: Travel in this post refers to indepent, long-term... -

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Albania is a small country on the south east coast of the Balkans. It's not... -

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I've been living and travelling all over the world for the last 30 years and... -

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The Philippines is one of my all-time favourite countries. It has amazing nature, super friendly... -

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I have been to the Philippines twice. The first time in 1994 for 3 weeks... -

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The Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world and one of... -

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I had been 5 months in India already in Goa and all over the South...
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I just happened to be in town for the annual Taipei Lantern festival. Not to... -

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Taiwan, like all of Asia for that matter, is not so well-known for street art.... -

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Around 10 years ago, Christchurch was hit by a devastating earthquake. After a slow start,... -

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Salta is an historical city in the north west of argentina founded in the 16th... -

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The Iguazu Falls are a series of waterfalls on the border between Argentina and Brazil.... -

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The Atacama Desert is a desert in the north of Chile. It is famous for... -

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Valparaiso Valparaiso is a city on the coast of Chile. It was once a prosperous port... -

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Rome I visited Rome and the Vatican City in the early 2000s. Rome is of course... -

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Venice Venice needs no introduction. It is truly one of the most unique and amazing cities... -

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Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy. It is located in the alps in... -

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Bologna is a city in the north east of Italy. It is famous for its towers... -

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The Southern Alps are a mountain range that spans almost the whole length of the... -

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The West Coast of New Zealand is one of the most rugged and wildest part... -

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Te Anau Te Anau is a small town in the south of the South Island in... -

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Queenstown is the most popular tourist town in New Zealand - for good reason. The...