Even today, if someone, especially a female travelling alone, tells me they are off to explore the tumultuous area around Afghanistan and Pakistan, I would question their sanity but imagine a solo female traveller heading off to Central Asia back in the 1980s. Someone who was not there to cover…
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Walking holidays across not just the UK but around the world are now much more popular than they once were. Perhaps we have social media to thank for this. After all, before the internet how many people had seen the fantastic views gained from the Inca Trail or Kilimanjaro? Even…
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When someone suggests a camping holiday to you, what runs through your mind? Is it the image of you crawling out of a teeny tiny tent each morning in an unceremonious way in order to make the crack of dawn dash to the communal bathrooms that just happens to be…
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Who is Bill Bryson? Bill Bryson once said: “I want things to be better all the time. And I tend to get angry about that. Books are an opportunity to vent.” Perhaps that is why, today, he is a renowned author known for his comic ramblings that people often turn…
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Los Angeles, often seen through the lens of its film industry and celebrity culture, offers a wide range of literary experiences that beckon the culture enthusiast to explore. This guide will take you on a journey through the city’s vibrant literary scene, from historic bookstores to quiet spots inspired by…
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Student travel offers the chance to step out of the academic bubble and immerse oneself in the broader world. When people travel, they are exposed to experiences and perspectives that push them out of their comfort zone and challenge their preconceived notions. The decision to venture abroad as a student…
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Maple syrup and hockey plus lots and lots of snow may be what Canada is most famous for but there is much more to this expansive country than originally meets the eye. For a start, we can’t forget the Polar bears of Churchill, something I am determined to experience one…
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We Always Pack for a Hiking Trip When Camping For us, camping and hiking tend to go hand-in-hand and we often pick a campsite knowing that there will be a great trek or at least a long ramble nearby for us to enjoy. We have even been known to set…
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