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Africa for beginners
A seasoned backpacker shares his tips and suggested itineraries for a memorable few weeks in southern or east AfricaTake it from someone who has backpacked the length and breadth of Africa: it's big,...
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Zanzibar's slave market is a site made sacred by history
Stories of cruelty and suffering abound here, and still strike at the conscienceAs the Ground Zero mosque saga in New York demonstrated, certain points on the map become sacred because of their history...
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Ask Tom - your travel dilemmas answered
Lonely Planet's Tom Hall on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Madagascar, Berlin with the family, surf holidays and a laid-back Istanbul breakI'm 60 next year, and would like to mark this milestone with...
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Where's hot now? Family Christmas getaways
Fancy somewhere a bit warmer than Blighty over Christmas? How about a safari in Tanzania, a trip to the Galapagos Islands or a tour of EgyptEgyptAverage December high: 20C Explore's 10-day Egyptian...
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Deafening silence in the Outer Hebrides, birdsong and loud music in Trinidad … philosophers, artists and writers tell of places that quicken their creative pulseZanzibar, Mark HortonIf any place...
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Where's hot now? Exotic bargains
Think winter sun is an expensive luxury? Not with these last-minute bargains, from tropical beaches in Jamaica and Mauritius to a 21-day tour of India for under £700For dozens more budget breaks log on...
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Where's hot: sunny half-term getaways
If you're looking for a last-minute shot of sun, take the family to the Canaries, Miami or Tanzania – or even tiger-spotting in IndiaTanzaniaFebruary average high: 29CA seven-day safari trip includes...
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Rail travel: Africa's own Central Line
Running from Dar es Salaam to the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania's 600-mile train safari offers the perfect adventureAt half-past three an ancient sigh filled the station. It was a hot, humid,...
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The gap year goes professional
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Readers' tips: the best beaches in Africa
White sand, clear water and wildlife from whales to penguins … Been there readers reveal their favourite beaches in Africa• Add a tip for next week and you could win a digital cameraWINNING TIP: River...
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Why a safari in Tanzania is perfect for solo travellers
All you need to do is bypass the honeymooners and head to a lodge like Oliver's Camp in Tanzania, where your fellow guests may be even more entertaining than the animalsThe honeymooners in Ralph Lauren...
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Seven of the best boutique hotels in Africa
Set on white sands, wild wetlands, or at the heart of historic cities, these small hotels bring a touch of luxury to exotic locationsInside Afrika, Kigali, RwandaThis quietly stylish hotel has just...
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Fastjet takes EasyJet low-cost model into African airspace
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou's low-cost African airline is ready for takeoff in TanzaniaThe low-cost model pioneered by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou that rocked Europe's traditional airlines is spreading...
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Zanzibar, an island of magic
The spice island of Zanzibar offers Anna Stothard dramatic beaches, a Unesco world heritage old town – and a chance to connect with the spirit worldA white cat darts from behind a grave and disappears...
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Adventure holidays in Africa's Great Rift Valley
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Zanzibar's slave market is a site made sacred by history
Stories of cruelty and suffering abound here, and still strike at the conscienceAs the Ground Zero mosque saga in New York demonstrated, certain points on the map become sacred because of their history...
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Ask Tom - your travel dilemmas answered
Lonely Planet's Tom Hall on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Madagascar, Berlin with the family, surf holidays and a laid-back Istanbul breakI'm 60 next year, and would like to mark this milestone with...
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Where's hot now? Family Christmas getaways
Fancy somewhere a bit warmer than Blighty over Christmas? How about a safari in Tanzania, a trip to the Galapagos Islands or a tour of EgyptEgyptAverage December high: 20C Explore's 10-day Egyptian...
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Where I find inspiration …
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