Beyond the Guidebook
Backdoor Britain
Written by Simon Worsfold
These days, the UK is full of visitors and with the upcoming London Olympics it's only going to get worse. Learn how to see the best the UK has to offer, while avoiding the crowds and making those loonies last.
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Backgrounder: Afghanistan
Written by Verge
Beyond the bombings: a glimpse of Afghanistan's recent and not-so-recent history.
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Backgrounder: Aceh
Written by Tom Peacock
This province of Indonesia felt the impact of the 2004 tsunami more than anywhere else on the planet. The good news? It has helped to wage peace in this war-torn region.
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Must-See Global Eco Hotspots
Written by Verge
Attention eco-conscious travellers! This special destination section scans the map for the planet's top biological hotspots. From historical landmarks to reefs and forests, here are 13 eco hotspots you need to see—and ways you can make your travels contribute to their conservation.
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- paraguay
- ecuador
- bolivia
- honduras
- belize
- malaysia
- solomon islands
- papua new guinea
- philippines
- indonesia
- kenya
- antarctica
- peru
- thailand
- brazil
- australia
- madagascar
- ethical travel
- argentina
- guatemala
- mexico
- country information
- environment
- tanzania
- work abroad
- volunteer abroad
- africa
- asia
- central america / caribbean
- oceania
- travel intelligence
- adventure travel
- off the beaten track
A travellers' guide to going carbon-neutral.
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Be-witched in Ghana
Written by Sam Mednick
For North Americans, witchcraft is the stuff of books and movies. But in Ghana, its existence is undisputed. The question is what to do about it.
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A remote Bosnian village is marketed as an undiscovered throwback to the Middle Ages. At what cost? asks Sean Brander.
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Backgrounder: Sudan
Written by Verge
The name Sudan is derived from the Arabic "bilad-al-Sudan" or "land of the blacks."
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Backgrounder: Ivory Coast
Written by Verge
The conflict between the Government of Republique Cote d'Ivoire and rebel forces has been in the news lately. Here's a bit of background about the situation.
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Backgrounder: Nepal
Written by Verge
Nepal is a tiny country in the Himalayas squeezed between China to the north and India to the south. It is home to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, and has long been the destination of choice for outdoor adventure travel.
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Backgrounder: DR Congo
Written by Verge
Once known simply as Congo and more recently (from 1971-1997) as Zaire, the Democratic Republic of Congo is a vast central African country of immense natural resources.
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