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South Africa: Kirstenbosch Gardens

Considered one of the great botanical gardens of the world, Kistenbosch lies on the eastern slopes at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape … Continue reading

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Guatemala: The Mayan City of Tikal

Deep in the Guatemalan Jungle are the ruins of Tikal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once capital of one of the most powerful kingdoms … Continue reading

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Argentina: Patagonia

En route to the glaciers, we travelled the road between Rio Gallegos and Calafate. This route is often overlooked by travellers because of its … Continue reading

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The Netherlands – Arnhem

Located on a branch of the River Rhine just 25 miles from the German border, Arnhem is another side to Holland, a lively city … Continue reading

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Azores – Portugal: The Volcanic Archipelago

Set in the Atlantic Ocean, midway between North America and Europe, nine islands make up the Azores archipelago with a volcanic connection that makes … Continue reading

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