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Backgrounder: Kashmir

By Verge

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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How to Choose a Travel-Friendly First Aid Kit

By Richard Desrochers

If you're getting ready for a sojourn overseas, chances are you've prepared a list of things to jam into your pack before you head off to the airport. One item that is often overlooked is a first aid kit.

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Bigger and Better: An International Trading Game

By Mike Fuchigami

Toilet rolls, poisoned darts and Dead Sea muck: Humanitarian NGO volunteer, Verge correspondent and veteran traveller Mike Fuchigami on his version of international trade.

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Health and Safety Tips for Female Travellers

By Dr. Mark Wise

A travel doctor's prescription for staying fit as a fiddle on your travels.

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Backgrounder: Uganda

By Verge

Located in the Great Lakes district of East Africa this former British colony has pulled itself from a legacy of brutal military dictatorships, and stands as one of the success stories in the region.

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Staying Safe on the Road Overseas

By Dr. Mark Wise

Why getting all your shots won't protect you from the biggest travel health hazard abroad.

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The No-Travel Guide to Burma

By Erin Grinnell

Tourism in Burma is on the rise and it's not hard to see why—the land is diverse and beautiful and feels undiscovered. But there are serious ethical issues associated with travel to this country.

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What's in a Name? Burma vs. Myanmar

By Verge

There is much confusion regarding the official name of this South-East Asian country: some call it Burma, others Myanmar. So what is the official name of the country? Well, it depends...

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Burma's Vital Statistics

By Verge

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Backgrounder: Burma

By Verge

Drugs, Democracy and Violence: A brief history of Burma

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Backgrounder: Zimbabwe

By Verge

Zimbabwe is a stunning southern African country of sparkling lakes, forested mountains, abundant wildlife and fertile land. Unfortunately, these are not the reasons that the country and its president, Robert Mugabe have been in the news so frequently over the past few years.

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Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations

By Liane Cerminara

Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.

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