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Closest to the Setting Sun: Morocco's Mysterious Appeal
August 11, 2009

Closest to the Setting Sun: Morocco's Mysterious Appeal

'Lawrence of Arabia,' 'Babel,' and Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' were all shot in Morocco—the country has a certain mystique that has captivated the West. Simon Worsfold discovers what makes this desert country so special.
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August 11, 2009

Dicing With Death in the Gobi

Canadian adventurer Graydon Hazenberg follows the trail of China's most revered traveller along the Silk Road.
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August 11, 2009

In Search of the Eagle Hunters

In the most remote region of Mongolia, semi-nomadic herdsmen train golden eagles to help them hunt. Filmmaker Tony Girardin travels 1600 kilometres over the desert to meet one.
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August 11, 2009

Backgrounder: Tibet

Nestled in the Himalayan Region of Pacific-Asia, the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) is governed as a territory of China.  
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Backgrounder: Laos
August 11, 2009

Backgrounder: Laos

For centuries, Laos and its neighbours were swept over by shifting dynasties, from Mon and Khmer Kingdoms to the Angkor and Siamese Empires.
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The Draw of Downunder: Working in Australia
August 10, 2009

The Draw of Downunder: Working in Australia

From the streets of Sydney to the outback, Susan Griffith discovers that it's easier than ever to pay your way, mate!
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Cool kids love the camera. Kids in the slums of Mumbai.
August 10, 2009

A Slice of Reality: Mumbai Slum Tours

A gap year gig turns into a quest to show travellers a hidden side of urban India.
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Mounting Awareness on Kilimanjaro
August 10, 2009

Mounting Awareness on Kilimanjaro

Perceived to be an accessible climb, summiting Africa's highest peak is still no walk in the park, and most climbing parties rely on porters. Insisting that they are treated fairly is part of the deal.
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13 Highlights To See in Spain
August 7, 2009

13 Highlights To See in Spain

Fantastic architecture, crazy festivals, spectacular landscapes. Here are a few of our favourite regional highlights. But don't just take our word for it—stay for a while and find some of your own.
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Of Men and Bulls: The Spanish Tradition of Bullfighting
August 7, 2009

Of Men and Bulls: The Spanish Tradition of Bullfighting

Long-standing Spanish tradition or nothing more than animal cruelty? Colin Moore checks out a bullfight in Madrid for a taste of the debate.
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Backgrounder: Haiti
June 30, 2009

Backgrounder: Haiti

A nation in the remaking—again.
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June 29, 2009

Backgrounder: Kashmir

Kashmir, located high in the Himalayas where India and Pakistan guard their borders, has been a flash point between the two countries for more than fifty years.
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