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France smoulders with natural beauty, from the spectacular river-carved cliff sides of the Gorges du Verdon to the Dune du Pilat, Europe’s highest sand dune.
19 October 2012
A chunk of unspoilt Taiga forest in Finnish Lapland is home to rushing whitewater rivers, an 80km bear trail and vivid autumn colours that rival New England’s changing leaves.
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18 October 2012
Fearsome and beautiful, the landscapes of northern Scotland are best experienced on a road trip through its mysterious beaches, fresh seafood and isolated wildlife.
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17 October 2012
Get lost in breathtaking vistas, mouth-watering food and mysterious castles on the northwest coast of Scotland.
17 October 2012
Within a bus ride of Machu Picchu is a fissure twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, home to soaring condors, endless trekking routes and little-altered Inca and Pre-Inca traditions.
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15 October 2012
The diving paradise of Apo Reef and the neighbouring town of Sablayan may just be the next big thing in Philippine tourism.
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11 October 2012
The state’s sprawling preserve tells a story of recovery, as the forested region once devastated by logging is now a thriving wilderness.
03 October 2012
With 524 miles of hand-dug waterway to paddle, 234 historic urban centres to explore and more than 100 excellent wineries to tipple at, this little-known region is full of charm.
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02 October 2012
All across the country, spewing volcanoes and forbidding lava fields make for a land of beautiful, barren expanses and infinite possibilities for adventure.
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27 September 2012
Despite increased tourism and rising temperatures, the Arctic’s stunning landscape of crashing glaciers and elusive wildlife is still largely ruled by ice.
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20 September 2012
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